World News
Singapore approves R32 in multi-splits
SINGAPORE: Authorities in Singapore have approved the use of the lower GWP “mildly flammable” refrigerant R32 in multi-split air conditioning systems….
Low GWP refrigerants win at high ambients
USA: The viability of new lower GWP alternative refrigerants in high ambients are said to have been proven in new tests….
Engie Axima buys AM Froid
FRANCE: Engie Axima has acquired fellow French commercial refrigeration contractor AM Froid….
Honeywell hq is LEED Gold certified
USA: Honeywell’s corporate headquarters in Morris Plains, New Jersey, has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC)….
100 countries back HFC phase down
USA: More than 100 countries yesterday backed an “early freeze date” on an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to phase down HFC refrigerants….
Wilkinson wins sustainability award
AUSTRALIA: Phil Wilkinson of the Australian ac and refrigeration institute AIRAH has won an award for contributions to environmental sustainability….
Trainee consultants gain chiller insights
UK: Apprentices at consultants Arup are gaining gaining valuable knowledge of chillers and air handling units through a placement scheme with Daikin…
Lu-Ve buys Indian coil firm Spirotech
ITALY: Heat exchanger manufacturer Lu-Ve has acquired the leading Indian coil producer Spirotech….
Glastonbury heads JLL engineering services
UK: Bryan Glastonbury, md of Integral UK, has been appointed head of engineering services, EMEA, following the group’s acquisition by JLL….
Call for majors to reduce HFCs in India
USA: Environmental group the EIA has called on major global fast food chains to reducing their refrigeration footprint in India….