World News
Fujitsu in tie-up with Italian group GI
JAPAN/ITALY: Japanese manufacturer Fujitsu and Italian group GI Holding (GIH) have announced a collaboration to develop and sell commercial air conditioners….
Germany reacts to refrigerant shortages
GERMANY: Leading German air conditioning and refrigeration associations are demanding meetings with the government over refrigerant shortages….
TÜV Nord expands test capabilities
GERMANY: Test house TÜV Nord has expanded its facilities to more than double its capacity for testing refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation…
Global HFC phase down becomes reality
CANADA: A flurry of countries ratifying the Kigali amendment this week has ensured that the global HFC phase down will come into…
Pre-charged equipment FAQs
EUROPE: Contractors’ group AREA has produced a document explaining the legal responsibilities of those buying or selling pre-charged equipment under the European…
Panasonic CO2 refrigeration hits Europe
EUROPE: Panasonic looks set to move into the refrigeration market in Europe after launching a range of CO2 condensing units at last…
UK is first EU member to ratify Kigali
UK: The UK has become the first EU member state to fully ratify the Kigali Amendment to reduce HFCs under the Montreal…
Mexichem to sell R407H refrigerant
UK: Refrigerant manufacturer and supplier Mexichem has announced the availability of R407H, a lower GWP alternative to R404A, following a tie-up with…
Modine closes Austria heat exchanger plant
AUSTRIA: US cooling and air conditioning manufacturer Modine is to close its Austrian heat exchanger factory, Modine Gailtal GmbH….
LD outbreak shuts Disney cooling towers
USA: Two cooling towers at Disneyland, California, have been shut down after an outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in the city of Anaheim….