World News
LG expands US training
USA: LG Electronics USA has expanded its North Texas air conditioning training facility to include training and call support for contractors and…
Daikin announces heat pump collaboration
JAPAN: Daikin is to collaborate with another Japanese manufacturer in the development of heat pump air conditioners and the sale of heat…
Honeywell starts US production of R1234yf
USA: Honeywell has today started commercial production of the refrigerant R1234yf at its new manufacturing plant in Geismar, Louisiana….
Dorin approves more refrigerants
ITALY: Compressor manufacturer Dorin has added the blends R448A, R450A and R513A to its list of approved refrigerants….
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….