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Honeywell partners with Sporlan on R466A refrigerant
USA: The Sporlan Division of controls and components manufacturer Parker Hannifin has given the thumbs up to R466A, Honeywell’s yet to be introduced low GWP, non-flammable replacement for R410A.
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Hillphoenix lands eighth GreenChill award
USA: Hillphoenix has earned another GreenChill award, this time for installing more advanced refrigeration systems in GreenChill-certified stores than any other partnering manufacturer in the past year.
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Honeywell reports second R1234yf seizure
BELGIUM: Refrigerant manufacturer Honeywell has announced a further seizure of patent-busting R1234yf in Poland, the second seizure in that country in just three months.
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Carrier appoints new CFO prior to spin off
USA: Carrier has appointed Tim McLevish as chief financial officer as it prepares to become a public company after completing its separation from United Technologies Corp (UTC).
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EFCTC steps up action against illegal refrigerants
BELGIUM: EFCTC, the refrigerant producers group, reports over 150 leads received by the confidential Action Line set up to combat the illegal trade in HFCs.
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Bitzer commences shell and tube production
GERMANY: The first shell and tube products from the acquisition of the Alfa Laval business last year have begun rolling off the production line at Bitzer’s Rottenburg-Hailfingen factory.
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UN secretary-general calls for greater action on cooling
USA: UN secretary-general António Guterres has called for all nations to develop National Cooling Action Plans to deliver efficient and sustainable cooling.
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Danfoss begins Refrigerant Week
DENMARK: Danfoss begins its third Refrigerant Week today, September 16, promising an extensive programme of webinars and events to the solutions for refrigerant change.
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Suspended sentence for illegally importing R22
BULGARIA: A Macedonian national has received a suspended six month prison sentence and a fine of around €500.00 for attempting to import the banned ozone-depleting refrigerant R22 into Bulgaria.
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Julio Ferradal Mora RIP
SPAIN: Julio Ferradal Mora, a deeply respected member of the Spanish and Portuguese refrigeration industry, passed away on Thursday (Sept 12).
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