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US EPA SNAP lists refrigerant 1233zd(E)
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency has added the low GWP refrigerant HCFO1233zd(E) to its list of acceptable substitutes under the Significant…
Daikin and Fujifilm develop noise reduction technology
JAPAN: Daikin is set to introduce a new noise reduction technology in Japan which is said to reduce ventilation noise by 20%…
Mostra Convegno postponed again
ITALY: Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE), scheduled to take place in March, has again been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic – this…
Beijer Ref acquires Croatian distributor
SWEDEN/CROATIA: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has acquired 80% of the shares in Croatian HVAC distributor Deltron, with an option to acquire the remaining…
Koura’s new lower GWP option for existing R134a MAC systems
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer Koura has unveiled its new lower GWP refrigerant alternative to R134a in existing automotive air conditioning systems in the…
Daikin faces $200k fines after fatal chemical leaks
USA: Daikin America faces fines of $232,103 following the deaths of two workers and the hospitalisation of another following exposure to toxic chemicals…
R1234ze heat pumps to cool City of London
UK: Carrier AquaForce heat pumps running on ultra-low GWP HFO refrigerant R1234ze have been selected for E.ON’s ground-breaking district heating and cooling…
Carrier reefer in Covid vaccine delivery tests
USA: Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have collaborated with Carrier to keep Covid-19 vaccines ultra-cool for an extended period…
Carrier completes sale of Chubb
USA: Carrier has completed the $3.1bn sale of its Chubb fire and security business to APi Group Corporation. …
Europe sees price rises for R134a
BELGIUM: European refrigerant gas producer prices continued to rise in Q3 of 2021, with R134a particularly affected….