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K-CEP extends funding deadline
USA: The Kigali Cooling Efficiency Programme (K-CEP) has extended the application deadline for funding from its NDC Support Facility for Efficient, Climate-Friendly…
Deal seeks zero-emission transport refrigeration
BELGIUM: Thermo King has announced a collaboration with German transport solutions company BPW in a move to achieve zero-emission trailer transport refrigeration….
Bitzer moves seminars online
GERMANY: The Schaufler Academy – compressor manufacturer Bitzer’s training centre in in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen – has taken its courses online this month. …
Daikin to offer air conditioners in Africa on daily rental
TANZANIA: In a bid to crack the African market, Daikin is to offer air conditioners in Tanzania for a daily rental of…
Climate change and its effect on ac sales
ITALY: A new study explores how households respond to climate change by adopting and using air conditioning claims and how this can…
ASHRAE releases conference programme
USA: The technical programme for ASHRAE’s recently announced Virtual Conference is now available….
New group represents 25 African associations
AFRICA: A new umbrella organisation has been created to represent 25 refrigeration and air conditioning associations from 24 African countries….
Zagreb customs stop car crammed with R134a
CROATIA: Customs officers in Zagreb intercepted a car carrying 22 cylinders of R134a refrigerant in illegal disposable cylinders….
Midea air conditioners attain IoT security rating
USA: Chinese air conditioning manufacturer, Midea, is the first company in China to achieve an IoT security rating from global safety certification…
Arkema signs vital HF supply deal
FRANCE: Arkema will invest $150m in a deal with Canadian fertiliser company Nutrien for the supply of hydrogen fluoride, a major component…