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China a source of refrigerant R10 emissions
UK: Researchers at the University of Bristol have pinpointed eastern Asia as the source of a large proportion of emissions of an…
End this illegal F-gas trade
BELGIUM: Europe’s leading air conditioning and refrigeration associations have called on the authorities to properly enforce the F-gas regulations and stop the…
Daikin buys Norwegian distributor
BELGIUM/NORWAY: Daikin Europe’s distributor purchases continue with news that it has acquired 100% of the shares of its Norwegian distributor, Friganor AS….
Thermo King/Frigoblock are quiet winners
BELGIUM: The quiet sustainability of Ingersoll Rand’s transport refrigeration brands Thermo King and Frigoblock have been recognised by the UK’s Noise Abatement…
Emerson set to approve more alternatives
USA: Emerson says it is in the process of qualifying lower GWP refrigerants R407A, R448A and R449A as approved alternatives for use…
ACCA steps in over 608 card “confusion”
USA: The air conditioning contractors’ group ACCA has sought to allay what it sees as confusion over stories that the EPA is…
Sauermann/Gel-clear in bio tie-up
BELGIUM/UK: Condensate pump manufacturer Sauermann has partnered with UK company Gel-clear to offer improved bio-film protection on its Si-93 pump….
ASHRAE supports World Refrigeration Day
USA: ASHRAE has joined with associations and societies around the world in pledging support for a World Refrigeration Day on June 26….
Tecumseh builds Delhi technology centre
INDIA: The Indian subsidiary of US compressor and condensing unit manufacturer Tecumseh is to establish a state of art global technology centre…
ASHRAE members invited to join IoR
UK/USA: As part of last year’s agreement for close links, ASHRAE members have been invited to join the UK’s Institute of…