World News
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…
Daimler takes delivery of CO2 compressors
JAPAN: Sanden, one of Japan’s leading automotive component manufacturers, has confirmed that it is now supplying compressors for use in Daimler’s promised…
Ammonia blast under investigation
USA: Authorities are investigating an ammonia explosion and leak at a food manufacturing plant on Friday morning in Illinois, near Chicago’s O’Hare…
France to impose tax on HFCs
FRANCE: The French government looks set to follow fellow European member Spain in imposing taxes on HFC refrigerants….
HFO conference call for papers
UK: The organiser of a major international conference on the application of HFO refrigerants has announced a call for papers….
EPEE demands swift action after EU Kigali nod
BELGIUM: EPEE has called for a swift ratification of the Kigali amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants after the European Parliament gave…