World News
AEFYT complains to EC over F-gas tax
SPAIN: The Spanish refrigeration association AEFYT has lodged a complaint with the European Commission claiming that its Government’s tax on HFCs infringes…
Daikin releases R404A replacement in US
USA: Daikin America has announced the availability of test samples of new refrigerant blend R407H for OEMs and R404A and R22 retrofits…
Emerson plans $100m extension
USA: Emerson has announced plans for a $100m renovation and expansion of the labs and offices at its existing 1million ft² cooling…
Beijer Ref reports strongest ever quarter
SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has recorded its strongest ever performance with a 10% increase in sales and a 20% increase in operating…
Hillphoenix installs first CO2 ejector
USA: Hillphoenix has installed the first CO2 booster system with ejector technology in North America at a Sprouts Farmers Market in Woodstock,…
Carel acquires Polish distributor
ITALY: Controls and humification equipment manufacturer Carel has strengthened its position in eastern Europe with the acquisition of its Polish distributor….
Solid-state fridge earns EPA award
USA: A compressor-free laboratory refrigerator is the first solid-state refrigerator to earn Energy Star energy efficiency certification from the US EPA….
Tecumseh continues trademark legal action
USA: Compressor manufacturer Tecumseh is to proceed with its trademark infringement action after a US court rejected an appeal by Kulthorn Kirby…
Hillphoenix backs energy storage solution
USA: Leading retail refrigeration equipment manufacturer Hillphoenix is to work with Axiom Exergy to provide energy efficient thermal storage systems to US…
US industry supporting HFC phase down
THAILAND: An influential group representing US businesses maintains it is working closely with the Trump administration to continue support for the Montreal…