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ASHRAE takes annual conference online
USA: ASHRAE’s 2020 Annual Conference scheduled to take place in June in Austin, Texas, will now take place online….
EPA faces court over refrigerant leaks issue
USA: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has filed a suit against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for eliminating leak prevention…
UL webinar on flammable refrigerants
EUROPE: Safety certification company UL is to host a webinar on the regulatory impacts and considerations when introducing HVACR products with flammable…
Lockdown knocks €6m-€7m off Carel sales
ITALY: The early impact of the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact of around €6m-€7m on Italian manufacturer Carel’s global sales in the…
AREA document gives COVID-19 advice
BELGIUM: The European contractors’ group AREA is the latest to publish advice on measures to be taken with the operation and maintenance of…
Dedicated website highlights illegal HFC trade
BELGIUM: Leading the fight against the illegal trade in HFCs, the refrigerant manufacturers’ group EFCTC has launched a dedicated microsite to tackle…
Carrier sales down 10%
USA: Carrier Global Corporation has reported first quarter sales of $3.9bn, down 10% compared to last year….
German decision boosts Chillventa prospects
GERMANY: Prospects for this year’s Chillventa show improved this week when the German government decreed that exhibitions will no longer be regarded…
Shecco plans virtual natural refrigerant trade show
BELGIUM: With uncertainty surrounding the future of trade shows and conferences due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, “natural” refrigerant group Shecco is to…
ASHRAE task force issues building reopening guide
USA: ASHRAE has issued guidance on mitigating potential health risks during reopening of buildings closed during the COVID-19 pandemic….