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EU receives 2017 Ozone Award
EUROPE: The European Union has received the 2017 Ozone Award for political leadership for its role in the adoption of the Kigali…
US on path to ratify Kigali
USA: The USA seems likely to eventually back a global HFC phase down by ratifying the Kigali Amendment….
Seeley buys US evaporative cooler firm
AUSTRALIA/USA: Seeley International, Australia’s largest air conditioning manufacturer, has acquired US evaporative cooling company Integrated Comfort Inc (ICI)….
Daikin produces R32 charge size app
GERMANY: Daikin Deutschland has produced a tool to determine the refrigerant charge for R32….
US approves hydrocarbon fridges
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has cleared the way for hydrocarbon refrigerants to be used in new household refrigerators and…
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…