World News
NASRC petitions for faster code changes
USA: A “natural” refrigerants support group has launched a petition calling for a faster revision of codes and standards to allow for…
IIR seeks award nominations
FRANCE: The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is seeking nominations for its quadrennial scientific prizes, which includes the €8,000 Gustav Lorentzen Medal….
Alfa Laval to sell h-ex business
SWEDEN: Alfa Laval is to sell its heat exchanger systems business, currently part of the Greenhouse division, to the NIBE Group….
Mitsubishi integrates Spanish companies
SPAIN: Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems Spa has acquired the minority shares of the Spanish Climaveneta distribution company Topclima and…
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…