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MP calls for phase-out of ammonia
CANADA: A British Columbia MP has called on the Canadian government to phase out ammonia refrigeration in the wake of the fatalities…
Chemours invests $150m in research centre
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer Chemours is to invest $150m in a new chemical research and innovation facility in partnership with the University of…
40% of retailers unaware of HFC phase down
GERMANY: Just two months before next year’s major cut in HFC refrigerants, a survey of European retailers has revealed that 40% are…
Panasonic buys leading AI firm
JAPAN: Panasonic has acquired a US leader in deep learning and behavioural artificial intelligence (AI)….
Fast food firms ignore HFC switch in India
USA: A leading green group has accused multinational companies of “double standards” in transitioning away from HFC refrigerants in developing countries like…
French honour for Trane chillers
FRANCE: Trane’s Sintesis eXcellent air-cooled chiller range has won a special sustainable development award from the Departmental Council of the Vosges region…
Delfield is EnVisioneer of the Year
USA: Custom stainless steel refrigerated catering equipment manufacturer Delfield is the latest winner of Danfoss’ EnVisioneer of the Year award….
Australia ratifies Kigali agreement
AUSTRALIA: The Australian government is the latest to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, the global agreement to reduce HFC usage….
Canada probes Vietnamese fittings prices
CANADA: Customs authorities have launched an investigation into possible unfair pricing on copper pipe fittings from Vietnam….
AHRI to start A3 refrigerant risk tests
USA: The AHRI is to begin leak and ignition tests on propane in commercial and residential air conditioning and refrigeration applications….