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Panasonic launches 80hp CU in Japan
JAPAN: Panasonic has announced the availability in Japan of a new 80hp CO2 condensing unit. …
Boost for Kigali as India approves ratification
INDIA: The Union Cabinet of India, chaired by Shri Narendra Modi, the prime minister, has given its approval for the ratification of…
Secop to consolidate German sites
GERMANY: Hermetic compressor manufacturer Secop is consolidating its facilities in Germany to a new building in Flensburg….
Promoting a sustainable cold chain
USA: The Global Food Cold Chain Council (GFCCC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction will convene for a virtual World…
Suez blockage impacts refrigerant prices
EUROPE: High prices from Chinese refrigerant producers combined with freight and transport problems created some uncertainty in the market at the beginning…
ASHRAE conference call for papers
USA: Abstracts are now being accepted for the 2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Canada, which will address the changes to buildings created…
Honeywell set to launch “drop-in” coronavirus filter
USA: Honeywell is reported to be developing a coating for air filters that kills as much as 97% of the coronavirus. …
Thermal management system increases electric vehicle range
GERMANY: Automotive component supplier Brose is presenting an integrated thermal management system, which increases the efficiency of electric vehicles, at next month’s…
Efficient cooling projects receive $82.6m funding
USA: A supermarket refrigerated display cabinet, a vibrational defrosting system and isothermal compressor are amongst 44 new energy efficient projects awarded a…
Refrigerant found amongst smuggled tobacco
BULGARIA: Customs officers from Burgas have found HFC refrigerant amongst an illegal shipment of cigarettes concealed in a truck from Turkey….