World News
Koura announces R1234yf car AC replacement
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer Koura is to introduce a refrigerant it developed more than 10 years ago as a new, direct replacement for R1234yf in the US automotive aftermarket….
US probes imports of R410B
USA: The US Department of Commerce has initiated an inquiry into whether US imports of a refrigerant blend from Mexico are circumventing antidumping duty orders….
Munters wins $137m US data centre order
SWEDEN/USA: Stockholm-based air treatment and climate solutions company Munters has received an order worth $137m from a leading US data centre colocation operator. …
Heat Pump Summit an international success
GERMANY: Last week’s European Heat Pump Summit in Nuremberg attracted a record attendance of some 570 participants, including 150 online. …
New rules to tackle “refillable” cylinder loophole
EUROPE: The new F-gas regulations will force refrigerant importers/suppliers to keep and provide documented evidence that binding arrangements are in place for the return of “refillable” cylinders for refilling….
Lennox posts record Q3 results
USA: Lennox has reported record results in the third quarter, with revenue up 10% to $1.37bn. …
Lennox acquires contractor AES
USA: Lennox has completed the acquisition of AES, an HVAC and refrigeration company based in Tallassee, Alabama, dedicated to service and sustainability in the light commercial market….
Danfoss USA announces EnVisioneer awards
USA: Danfoss USA has announced the winners of its 2023 EnVisioneer of the Year competition for North American companies using Danfoss products….
F-gas revision passes ENVI vote
EUROPE: As expected, the European Parliament’s environment committee rubber-stamped the European F-gas revision proposals, yesterday, voting 68 to 11 in support of the document….
Deal secures first CO2 training centre in East Africa
KENYA: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is collaborating with Germany’s development agency GIZ to establish the first CO2 transcitical regional supermarket training centre in East Africa….