World News
IKEA project is a PRO winner
EUROPE: The application of gas-fired heat pumps and VRF air conditioning to an IKEA store in Birmingham, UK, is one of the…
Book now for major Euro conference
ITALY: Places are still available at one of the most significant refrigeration and air conditioning conferences of the year….
Fluorspar price to impact refrigerants
CHINA: Huge increases in the price of a vital component in the production of HFCs could place further pressure on global refrigerant…
Guide to “natural” refrigerants training
BELGIUM: Natural refrigerants body Shecco has produced a definitive guide for those seeking training providers, knowledge sources and partners in the use…
Firm fined for ammonia safety violations
USA: The operators of a food distribution facility in Springfield, Mass, has agreed to pay $184,717 and to comply with federal requirements…
Carrier/Bryant heat pumps recalled
USA/CANADA: Over 25,000 Carrier and Bryant heat pumps have been recalled over concerns of a potential fire risk….
Metal recycler on refrigerant charges
USA: Criminal charges have been levelled against a metal recycler for allegedly releasing hazardous chemicals including refrigerants….
AHRI updates refrigerant spec standard
USA: The latest 2017 edition of the AHRI Standard 700, Specifications for Refrigerants, is now available to download from the AHRI website….
Electrolux welcomes US hydrocarbon move
SWEDEN: Moves to revise US safety standards and allow the use of hydrocarbon refrigerants in US domestic refrigerators have been welcomed by…
Danfoss records 13% sales increase
DENMARK: Danfoss recorded a sales increase of 13% in the first quarter of this year….