World News
Customs report increased illegal HFC seizures
BELGIUM: Customs authorities have reported an increase in illegal refrigerant seizures as it clamps down on shipments which contravene Montreal Protocol and European F-gas regulations….
Over 60 countries sign Global Cooling Pledge
UAE: Sixty-three countries are reported to have signed up to the Global Cooling Pledge which was launched today at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai….
Report plots pathways to near-zero emissions
KENYA: A new report presented at COP28 calls for a faster global phase down of HFCs, higher energy efficiency standards and passive cooling strategies to reduce emissions….
Fan maker busts Chinese counterfeiter
GERMANY: Fans and motors manufacturer EBM‑Papst has successfully pursued and broken up a Chinese company that was selling counterfeit and refurbished versions of its products….
VDKF joins Chillventa advisory board
GERMANY: Past differences have finally been forgotten with news that the German contractors association VDKF has joined the advisory board of the Chillventa exhibition….
Picker elected ARC chair
AUSTRALIA: Dr Greg Picker has been elected chair of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Board at the Australian Refrigeration Council’s AGM yesterday….
Regulations boost switch to CO2 refrigeration
BELGIUM: An estimated 68,500 stores, or nearly 25% of all European food stores, are now using CO2 refrigeration technology, according to a new report….
Daikin opens third factory in India
INDIA: Daikin has now officially opened its new 300,000m2 air conditioner factory in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, southern India….
Daikin launches heat pump installer programme
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe is launching a Europe-wide support programme for its Altherma heat pump installers….
Cooling under the spotlight at COP28
DUBAI: Refrigeration and air conditioning will come under the global spotlight when world leaders at COP28 will be urged to sign a pact to broaden access to sustainable cooling….