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EIA calls for probe into Romania’s HFC inaction
UK: The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has called on the European Public Prosecutor’s Office to investigate Romania’s illegal trade in HFC refrigerants….
Poultry firm faces $110k fines for ammonia leak
USA: A poultry processing company faces fines of $110,000 after an ammonia leak hospitalised two workers. …
Lennox signs refrigerant reclaim deal with Hudson
USA: Refrigerant company Hudson Technologies has signed an exclusive agreement to supply certified reclaimed refrigerants to US HVAC manufacturer Lennox. …
Carrier completes Toshiba JV acquisition
USA: Carrier has completed the $900m acquisition of Toshiba’s 60% stake in the Toshiba Carrier air conditioning joint venture that the two…
Beijer Ref buys French company EID
SWEDEN/FRANCE: Beijer Ref has signed an agreement to acquire 85% of French company EID, a manufacturer of insulated copper pipes and wholesaler…
Lu-Ve completes Italia Wanbao-ACC purchase
ITALY: Lu-Ve has announced the completion of the acquisition of Italia Wanbao-ACC Srl by its heat exchanger subsidiary SEST SpA….
Mongolia ratifies Kigali Amendment
MONGOLIA: The number of countries to have ratified the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants has grown to 137 with the…
Bill Gates joins $20m investment in efficient AC concept
USA: Blue Frontier, the developer of an air conditioning system combining sensible cooling with liquid desiccant dehumidification, has received a $20m investment co-led by…
Chemours invests $80m in 1234yf production boost
USA: Chemours is to invest $80m in the expansion of its HFO1234yf refrigerant manufacturing facility in Ingleside, near Corpus Christi, Texas….
Kälte Eckert acquired by investment firm Triton
GERMANY: The German investment firm Triton has acquired a majority stake in Kälte Eckert Group, one of the leading suppliers of environmentally friendly…