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Industry offers counter F-gas proposals
EUROPE: Leading groups representing the HVAC, refrigeration and foam insulation sectors are calling on the European Parliament to take a practical approach in…
Thailand destroys over 19 tonnes of illegal CFC refrigerants
USA/THAILAND: More than 19 tonnes of ozone-depleting CFC refrigerants seized by Thailand’s customs authority have been collected and destroyed by US company…
Daikin joins sustainability group
JAPAN: Daikin has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) which conducts discussions, research, and advocacy on sustainability issues….
F-gas revision to ensure cylinder return
EUROPE: Refrigerant sellers will need to provide evidence of their arrangements for the return of cylinders for refilling under the F-gas revision…
ISH welcomed back but visitors drop 18%
GERMANY: The return of the ISH sanitary, heating and air conditioning technology exhibition to Frankfurt last week attracted 153,734 visitors, according to…
Scientists back propane in heat pumps
SWEDEN: More than 40 scientists from across Europe have signed a position statement backing what they say is the proven superior efficiencies…
Swegon presents first “green” Gold AHU
SWEDEN: Swegon has displayed its first concept air handling unit made from “green” steel at this week’s ISH trade fair in Frankfurt….
Kapur named as next Honeywell CEO
USA: Honeywell president and COO Vimal Kapur is to succeed Darius Adamczyk as CEO on June 1. …
All-Electric refrigeration unit debuts in Holland
BELGIUM: The first trailer featuring Thermo King’s new Advancer-e engineless and electric trailer refrigeration unit has started operations in the Netherlands. …
EPBD aims for climate neutral buildings by 2050
EUROPE: Industry groups have applauded the European parliament’s approval today of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)….