World News
EU groups call for recognition of cooling as critical service
EUROPE: Organisations representing all sectors of the cooling and heating industry have called on EU member states to consider their services and…
ASHRAE support for WRD celebrates vital role of refrigeration
USA: ASHRAE has joined with associations and societies around the world in pledging support for the second World Refrigeration Day on June…
AEFYT welcomes essential service recognition
SPAIN: The Spanish refrigeration association AEFYT has welcomed the recognition of refrigeration as an essential service in yesterday’s Royal Decree to shut…
Daikin signs JPY1bn CO2 capture research deal
JAPAN: Leading air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has entered into a co-operation agreement with Kyoto’s Doshisha University with the aim of practical research…
Australian Institute celebrates 100 years
AUSTRALIA: Congratulations to the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) which today marks its official 100-year anniversary….
Worthington accuses China of refrigerant cylinder dumping
USA: Refrigerant cylinder manufacturer Worthington Industries has filed petitions alleging that Chinese manufacturers are dumping non-refillable steel cylinders on the US market….
Romania sets €6k maximum fine for F-gas violations
ROMANIA: Fines to a maximum of just over €6,000 have been set by the Romanian government for contraventions of the European F-gas…
Carel to close Italian factories tomorrow
ITALY: In line with Italian government measures to combat the coronavirus, refrigeration controls manufacturer Carel will stop production at its plants in…
Epta closes four Italian factories
ITALY: Commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer Epta has suspended activities in its four Italian factories in line with government orders to cease all…
Lu-Ve closes plants in Italy and India
ITALY: Leading refrigeration and air conditioning component manufacturer Lu-Ve has announced the temporary closure of plants in Italy and India, in line…