World News
Carrier China facility begins operation
CHINA: The first phase of Carrier China’s new manufacturing facility in Shanghai is now in operation….
F-gas reference manual gets an update
UK: An essential reference guide to the European F-gas regulations has now received an update. …
Honeywell offers “use it or lose it” scheme
BELGIUM: As the supply of refrigerants tightens under the EU F-gas regulations, Honeywell is offering to purchase any excess import quota or assist…
Refrigerant thief receives 30 months jail
GERMANY: A 22-year-old Dutchman involved in the theft of refrigerant from refrigeration wholesaler Westfalen AG in July has been sentenced to two…
Carel buys humidifier company HygroMatik
ITALY: Controls and humidifier company Carel has completed its second acquisition in 10 days with the purchase of German humidifier manufacturer HygroMatik…
F-gas prices stabilise as industry copes
BELGIUM: The huge price increases in HFC refrigerants appear to have ended, at least in the short term, with some refrigerants even…
Epta wins Anglo-Italian business award
UK/ITALY: Commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer Epta is among the winners of a competition to recognise outstanding examples of Italian and British excellence….
Scientists devise simple passive cooling
USA: Researchers at MIT claim to have devised a new way of providing cooling on a hot sunny day, using inexpensive materials…
Study looks at low GWP alternatives
FRANCE: A new French study provides the latest information on the availability of lower GWP refrigerant options and their impact on the…
EC investigates Embraco acquisition
EUROPE: The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Nidec’s proposed acquisition of refrigeration compressor manufacturer Embraco under the EU merger…