World News
Leaders meet for HFC phase-down talks
RWANDA: World leaders, including EU commissioner Arias Cañete and US Secretary of State John Kerry, arrive in Kigali today for talks to…
AREA updates F-gas guide
BELGIUM: European contractors’ body AREA has updated its guide to the F-gas regulations and produced a separate flyer explaining suppliers’ obligations….
R454C brings a chill to R404A cabinet
GERMANY: Although designed only for use in new equipment, Chemours new low GWP Opteon XL20 (R454C) does feature in a R404A chilled drinks…
Chemours offers new low GWP blends
GERMANY: Chemours has announced the availability of its new range of low GWP HFO-based “mildly flammable” refrigerants….
Honeywell releases low GWP R404A option
BELGIUM: Honeywell has announced the availability of Solstice L40X, aka R455A, its low GWP replacement for R404A….
Panasonic and Schneider sign “smart” deal
GERMANY: Air conditioning manufacturer Panasonic and controls firm Schneider Electric have formed a partnership marrying VRF with building management….
Sauermann buys Kimo distributors
FRANCE: Sauermann has followed up its acquisition of instrument maker Kimo, last year, by buying two of its Southern European distributors….
Date change for Mostra Convegno 2018
ITALY: The dates of the next Mostra Convegno in 2018 have been changed to 13-16 March….
Charities benefit from Chillventa visit
BELGIUM: Visitors to this week’s Chillventa exhibition could win a prize and, at the same time, raise money for charity while trudging…
Thieves steal $576,000 of R22
USA: Thieves are reported to have got away with over $500,000 worth of R22 from a Hudson Technologies warehouse in Champaign, Illinois….