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Tests prove UV effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2
ITALY: An Aermec fan coil unit fitted with a UV-C lamp is said to have been proven effective against SARS-CoV-2 in tests…
EIA demands immediate end to HFC23 emissions
USA: The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has called on Chemours to cease activities that lead to emissions of high GWP refrigerant HFC23…
GEA extends US refrigeration service support
GERMANY/USA: GEA has opened a new industrial refrigeration service location in Patterson, California, to serve western USA….
Chemours plans to reduce HFC23 emissions
USA: Chemours has announced the implementation of an improvement project to significantly reduce emissions of HFC23 at its Louisville, Kentucky manufacturing site….
Study finds cabinet sensors are wrongly placed
SWEDEN: Swedish researchers have found that the incorrect placing of temperature sensors in refrigerated display cabinets with fitted doors is leading to…
World Refrigeration Day to focus on careers
UK: This year’s World Refrigeration Day (WRD) on June 26 will focus on careers in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump…
Carel sales up 1.3% in 2020, despite Covid-19
ITALY: Despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, refrigeration controls manufacturer Carel recorded sales of €331.6m in 2020, a 1.3% increase on 2019….
Danfoss sales down 6% in 2020
DENMARK: Danfoss saw sales drop 6% in 2020 to €5,828m, with net profit down 13% compared to 2019….
Bertland elected to Beijer Ref board
SWEDEN: Per Bertland, currently CEO of Beijer Ref, has been elected to the board of the Swedish refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaling…
GEA Bock becomes Bock GmbH
GERMANY: Compressor manufacturer Bock is celebrating its renewed independence with a new logo and website with the motto “the clever art of…