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SPX acquires SGS Refrigeration
USA: SPX Corporation has completed the acquisition of Illinois-based SGS Refrigeration Inc, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial refrigeration products in the…
Fridge man opens fire on refrigerant thieves
ITALY: The owner of a refrigeration business is under investigation after shooting at thieves trying to steal refrigerant from his premises….
EIA calls on Montreal Protocol to check illegal trade
THAILAND: The Environmental Investigation Agency has called for a “comprehensive fitness check” of the Montreal Protocol to ensure the phase out of…
More refrigerant seizures in Romania
ROMANIA: With illegal refrigerant continuing to flow across European borders, Romanian customs authorities reported further seizures last week….
Bookings open for Heat Pump Summit
GERMANY: Bookings are now open for the sixth European Heat Pump Summit to be held in Nuremberg in October. …
AC heat pumps outsell condensing boilers
FRANCE: UK-based market intelligence company BSRIA has revealed that air-air air-conditioning/heat pump units outsold condensing boilers in France last year….
Danfoss prepares for Refrigerant Week
DENMARK: Danfoss is gearing up for its 3rd annual Refrigerant Week with a planned programme of webinars, podcasts, and local training events. …
Estonia warns on illegal refrigerant
ESTONIA: Warnings regarding the proliferation of refrigerant in illegal disposable cylinders have been issued by the Estonia’s Ministry of the Environment….
Electrolux to invest €130m in Italian refrigeration plant
SWEDEN/ITALY: Electrolux is to invest €130m in its refrigeration manufacturing facility in Susegana, Italy….
Lennox to launch R32 chiller
GERMANY: A press release issued by Lennox Germany has announced the launch of an R32 version of its eComfort air-cooled chiller in…