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EPEE calls for more ambitious cooling efficiency targets
EUROPE: EPEE has welcomed the increased headline targets in the European Commission’s “Fit for 55” legislative package published today, but calls for…
Five arrested in Spanish F-gas swoop
SPAIN: Action by Spanish police and the European Fraud Office has led to the arrest of five people and the seizure of…
Appel to take “key role” at Carrier Commercial Refrigeration
USA: David Appel is to step down as president of Carrier Refrigeration, a position he has held since 2010, to take “a…
Beijer Ref sales up 36.6%
SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has reported its strongest quarter to date with net sales increasing by 36.6% to SEK4,561m (€446m)….
US retailer agrees $5.1m fine for refrigerant violations
USA: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has reached a $5.1m settlement agreement with the Albertsons retail chain for violations of the…
Lennox head Bluedorn to step down
USA: Todd Bluedorn, chairman and CEO of Lennox since 2007, has announced he will step down from the roles next year. …
Beijer Ref buys majority stake in Greek AC manufacturer
SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has entered the Greek market with the acquisition of a majority stake in Athens-based air conditioning manufacturer Inventor…
Chinese refrigerant producer Yonghe listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange
CHINA: Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co, manufacturer of the Iceloong brand of refrigerants, has been listed on the main-board market of the Shanghai…
Greek customs seize 17,200kg of illegal HFC refrigerant
GREECE: Customs officers from the port of Elefsina in Greece have seized 17,200kg of smuggled illegal HFC refrigerant….
Heating and cooling can make EU Fit for 55
BELGIUM: EPEE has called for Energy Efficiency Directive and Renewable Energy Directive targets to be increased and the phase out fossil fuels in…