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US supermarkets lag behind Europe
USA: The US supermarket sector continues to lag behind its European counterparts in moving away from the use of HFCs in its…
Berlin’s high temperature heat pump ready to roll
GERMANY: A high-temperature heat pump using low GWP refrigerant 1233zd is set to begin full-time operation at the district heating, power and cooling centre in Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz….
Hudson CEO to ring Nasdaq bell
USA: Brian F Coleman, president and CEO of US refrigerant services provider Hudson Technologies, is to ring the Nasdaq closing bell on…
Carrefour takes CO2 refrigeration to Cameroon
CAMEROON: The first hypermarket opened by French multinational retailer Carrefour in Cameroon is also the first to feature CO2 refrigeration….
Mostra Convegno visitors down 44%
ITALY: After a four-year hiatus, Europe celebrated the return of the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort show last week but the attendance was 44%…
Danfoss reorganises sales after Russian exit
DENMARK: Danfoss has reorganised its Central Asia sales unit following the Danish manufacturer’s announcement of a controlled exit from the Russian market….
EIA and EFCTC seek action on illegal HFC trade
UK: Green group the EIA and refrigerant producers body EFCTC have both called for similar measures to thwart the illegal trade in…
Thermo King adds R&D centre in Galway
IRELAND: Transport refrigeration company Thermo King has opened a new R&D centre adjacent to its factory in Galway, adding to the company’s electrification design and engineering capabilities in Europe. …
Turbocor inventor wins Order of Australia medal
AUSTRALIA: Ron Conry, the inventor of the oil-less Turbocor compressor, has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia medal for his contributions to HVAC….
Daikin Europe lifts patents on R32 in VRF systems
JAPAN/BELGIUM: Daikin Industries has waived its rights to a further 120 R32 patents, including 30 jointly held with Daikin Europe relating to…