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Dr Yosr Allouche named IIR director general
FRANCE: Dr Yosr Allouche has become the first woman, and the first person born outside of France, to hold the role of director general of the International Institute of Refrigeration….
Gree recalls 1.56 million dehumidifiers
USA: Chinese manufacturer Gree has recalled 1.56 million portable dehumidifiers in the USA after reports of at least 23 fires, 688 incidents of overheating, and $168,000 in property damage….
EPA to prioritise HFC law enforcement
USA: Enforcement of the US AIM Act regulations controlling the use, importation and production of HFCs has been identified as a priority by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). …
$373,490 settles ammonia violations
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached settlements totalling $373,490 with two Maine-based companies for ammonia refrigeration system safety violations….
TPG Rise Climate buys majority stake in A-Gas
UK: US investment company TPG Rise Climate has acquired a majority stake in refrigerant management company A-Gas from current majority shareholders KKR and its other owners….
German groups call for PFAS exemption
GERMANY: Industry groups in Germany have called for exemptions for F-gases and spare parts for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps in any future European PFAS bans….
Seasonal efficiency index for polyvalent units
BELGIUM: Eurovent has released its first ever recommendation on the STER seasonal efficiency index for polyvalent units….
Industry calls for clarity on heat pump policies
GERMANY: Industry groups in Germany are calling for clear heat pump policies at both national and European level in order to shift to clean energy….
French retailers issue portable AC recalls
FRANCE: French retail stores Boulanger and Auchan have issued recalls for two portable air conditioners due to safety concerns. …
Scientists claim solid-state heat pump breakthrough
GERMANY: Scientists in Germany are said to have achieved an important milestone in the development of solid-state electrocaloric heat pumps….