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EIA slams delay on “vital” HFC bans
UK: Environmental group the EIA has slammed the new European F-gas revision proposals for not going far enough to eliminate the use of…
Industry calls for rethink on F-gas proposals
BELGIUM: Industry groups have been quick to voice concerns that the EC’s F-gas revision proposal contains “worrying” equipment prohibitions and an “unsustainable”…
EC proposes steep HFC cuts and usage bans
EUROPE: The European air conditioning and refrigeration industry could face stringent cuts in HFC refrigerants and bans on common AC refrigerants in…
Rachel McCausland named as Lowe CEO
UK: Rachel McCausland, chief commercial officer at the Lowe Corporation, has been appointed CEO of the refrigeration, commercial catering equipment and kitchen…
PFAS ban proposal delayed
NORWAY: The European REACH restriction proposal to ban PFAS substances, which could include HFC and HFO refrigerants, has been delayed for six…
Danfoss to exit Russia and Belarus
DENMARK: Leading HVACR component manufacturer Danfoss says it is planning a “controlled exit” from activities in Russia and Belarus as a result…
AREA backs help for Ukraine
BELGIUM: AREA, the European refrigeration and air conditioning contractors’ association, has offered its support to the Ukrainian people following an online meeting…
Danfoss to build energy-efficient “smart” supermarket
DENMARK: Danfoss has begun construction of a fully functioning 1,500m2 supermarket to incorporate the latest and most energy-efficient refrigeration and heating technologies….
Retailer to install heat pumps in €336m energy-saving pledge
DENMARK: The Salling Group, Denmark’s largest retailer and owner of Netto stores, is to invest DKK2.5bn (€336m) over the next three years…
Rise in higher GWP refrigerant prices in 2021
EUROPE: Prices of higher GWP refrigerants rose significantly in 2021, with R134a, in particular, up by 15% on average across the supply…