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ASERCOM warns of “severe consequences” of PTC ban
BELGIUM: ASERCOM has warned of “severe consequences” for heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning if exemptions to the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment are removed….
$1.55m fine settles refrigerant emission allegations
USA: A US scrap metal recycling company has agreed a proposed settlement of $1.55m for allegedly failing to recover refrigerant from small appliances and motor vehicle air conditioners….
Italy limits air conditioning to 25ºC
ITALY: The Italian government is limiting the operation of air conditioners to 25ºC in all public buildings as a result of the…
Carel increases stake in sensor company Arion
ITALY: Controls and humidification company Carel has acquired a further 30% stake in the sensor technology joint venture company Arion Srl, bringing…
Mitsubishi uses CFD for uniform airflow and room temperature
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric has developed a new airflow control technology that is said to achieve optimised room-wide comfort by both visualising and…
Sustainability investments bounce back
IRELAND: The UK, France, Japan and USA are said to be leading the world in plans to increase investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy or…
Carrier R&D centre marks return to Villasanta
ITALY: Eight years after closing its factory in Villasanta, Carrier has announced a return to the municipality with the construction of a…
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…