World News
California approves original SNAP rules
USA: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) yesterday adopted the EPA’s proposed SNAP rules to reduce emissions of HFC refrigerants despite the…
Split sales reach 113 million units
ITALY: Split system air conditioners continue to dominate the global market with around 113 million outdoor units sold last year….
Scientists find rapid test for legionella
GERMANY: Researchers at the Technical University of Munich claim to have developed a rapid test for legionnaires’ disease….
Phase down sparks rise in illegal sales
EUROPE: With the F-gas regulations beginning to bite and higher GWP refrigerants becoming expensive and scarce, evidence of illegal imports and sales…
Mostra Convegno hosts 162,000 visitors
ITALY: The organiser of Mostra Convegno Expocomfort is claiming 162,000 trade visitors at last week’s event in Milan….
Midea propane ac wins Blue Angel award
CHINA: Midea’s new All Easy Series residential split system air conditioner using propane refrigerant has been awarded a Blue Angel certificate for…
Survey studies barriers to hydrocarbons
BELGIUM: A new online survey is seeking to gauge the future for flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants and the barriers to their uptake in…
Electrolux develops bioplastic fridge
SWEDEN: Electrolux has developed a prototype refrigerator where all the visible plastic parts are made of recyclable bioplastics from renewable sources….
Italians could face jail for R32 retrofits
ITALY: The Italian refrigeration association, Assofrigoristi, has warned installers who retrofit R410A air conditioners with flammable R32 that they could face jail…
Tecumseh opens Dubai office
USA/DUBAI: Compressor manufacturer Tecumseh has opened a new office in Dubai to serve Middle East customers with local sales and technical support….