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EIA and Chemours face off over NHL deal
USA: Green group the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and refrigerant manufacturer Chemours have clashed sticks over the latter’s partnership deal with the…
DiversiTech changes owners in $2.2bn deal
USA: Partners Group, a Swiss-based global private equity firm, has acquired US HVAC parts manufacturer and supplier DiversiTech in a $2.2bn deal….
Clivet expands test facilities
ITALY: HVAC equipment manufacturer Clivet has officially opened its new €4m innovation centre at its plant in Feltre, northern Italy….
Biden submits Kigali Amendment to US Senate
USA: The Biden administration has officially submitted the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs to the US Senate for ratification….
Chemours “disappointed” at R1234yf patent failure
USA/JAPAN: The recent R1234yf patent infringement lawsuit brought by Chemours against Japanese refrigerant manufacturer AGC was filed after a previous action failed…
Signorini is Modine global refrigeration GM
USA: US manufacturer Modine has appointed Mario Signorini as general manager, for global refrigeration and industrial coolers. …
Turkey latest to ratify Kigali
TURKEY: The Republic of Turkey has become the 129th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs….
Novum takes Leap forward
IRELAND: Supermarket freezer specialist Novum has doubled its manufacturing capacity at its plant in Clonshaugh, Dublin, to meet growing demand across Europe and North America….
Chemours files second lawsuit over R1234yf
USA: Chemours has filed a second R1234yf patent infringement lawsuit in Japan against Japanese refrigerant manufacturer AGC Inc. …
NewCold focuses on 100% electric TRUs
NETHERLANDS: Temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution company NewCold has commissioned several 100% electric refrigerated trailers from Dutch manufacturer THT New Cool….