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RectorSeal buys ac condensate firm MSD
USA: RectorSeal, the Houston-based manufacturer of specialty sealants and related HVACR products, has acquired MSD Research and its All-Access air conditioning condensate management products. …
Smartcool establishes German operation
CANADA/GERMANY: Compressor optimisation technology company Smartcool Systems has established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Germany….
Carel appoints sales and marketing directors
ITALY: Carel is continuing the reorganisation of its sales and marketing department, following January’s promotion of group sales and marketing director Giandomenico Lombello to group MD. …
Lack of enforcement encourages refrigerant black market
UK: Despite some enforcement success, EU member states are failing to apply penalties to those breaching the European F-gas regulations and the…
EIA calls for end to illegal HFC trade
UK: The EIA has called for stronger enforcement by member states and the introduction of a shipment licensing system to counter the…
Cooling Coalition seeks path to sustainable cooling
DENMARK: Refrigeration and air conditioning equipment companies Danfoss and Engie are backing a new coalition to accelerate action on the transition to…
Fridges contained 585kg of ice
AUSTRALIA: Authorities have seized methamphetamine worth more than AUS$400m found hidden in commercial refrigerators at a Sydney container examination facility….
Armacell signs Russian distribution deal with Thermaflex
RUSSIA: Insulation manufacturer Armacell is to cease production at its Russian facility after signing a distribution deal with Dutch high-end PE and…
Bulgarian customs seize over a tonne of illegal HFCs
BULGARIA: Customs officers in the southern Bulgarian town of Kapitan Andreevo have foiled an attempt to smuggle HFC refrigerant into the country…
Valencia company investigated over illegal R22 exports
SPAIN: The Guardia Civil has uncovered an alleged illegal trade in refrigerant R22 being carried out by a Valencia-based company which is…