World News
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….
Chemours to open new 1336mzzE plant
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer Chemours has announced a new plant dedicated to the production of the non-flammable, low GWP HFO 1336mzz(E)….
US EPA calls for global action to combat illegal HFC trade
UK: The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has called for enforceable domestic regulations in all countries to deter and…
Daikin France buys contractor BV Groupe
FRANCE: Daikin Airconditioning France has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of industrial refrigeration and air conditioning contractor Groupe…
Six accept cold climate heat pump challenge
USA: Six leading manufacturers will partner with the US Department of Energy to improve the performance and energy-efficiency of cold climate heat…