World News
Akama named president and CEO of Goodman Global
USA: Satoru Akama has been appointed president and CEO of Daikin’s US air conditioning subsidiary Goodman Global. He replaces Takeshi Ebisu who…
Fridge study plays down effects of door openings
FRANCE: As the doors/no doors debate continues, new research maintains that a closed display cabinet achieves lower product temperature and better temperature…
Awards for seizures of illegal refrigerants
PARAGUAY: Government officers and organisations of six Latin American countries have received awards for preventing illegal trade in refrigerants….
Australian engineer fined for venting refrigerant
AUSTRALIA: A New South Wales-based refrigeration engineer has been fined $2,520 (€1,530) for venting R410A, while installing an air conditioning system….
York in Dutch deal with Coolmark
NETHERLANDS: Coolmark, the Dutch refrigeration wholesaler and air conditioning distributor, has signed a cooperation agreement with Johnson Controls York to provide ready-made…
Russia and Korea win refrigeration gold
RUSSIA: Korea has shared Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Gold with competition host country Russia at the WorldSkills competition in Kazan….
Gensets and solar panels boost reefer performance
BELGIUM: A refrigerated transport company is using Thermo King generator sets and solar panels to increase reliability and efficiency of their operations….
STEM careers not encouraged
USA: With worldwide shortage of skilled engineers, a new survey reveals a lack of encouragement to pursue STEM careers, especially for women….
Refrigerant Week webinar topics announced
DENMARK: Danfoss has released its timetable of webinars for its forthcoming 3rd Annual Refrigerant Week….
Supermarket group agrees to pay $300,000 penalty for HCFC leaks
USA: Southeastern Grocers (SEG) and its subsidiaries BI-LO LLC and Winn-Dixie Stores has agreed to pay a $300,000 civil penalty for alleged…