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Lack of training threatens phase down
EUROPE: The European Commission has warned that the uptake of training in alternative refrigerants is too low to match the requirements of…
R12 seized in the South Pacific
SOLOMON ISLANDS: Customs authorities in the Solomon Islands have reported their second seizure of the illegal CFC refrigerant R12 this year. …
Bitzer opens subsidiary in Iran
IRAN: German compressor manufacturer Bitzer has established a subsidiary company in Iran….
Honeywell faces action over leak
USA: Seven local residents are reported to be suing Honeywell after a chemical leak at its Geismar, Louisiana, plant in August….
Daikin Plzen plant is BES 6001 certified
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe’s factory in the Czech Republic has joined the group’s factory in Ostend by becoming certified to the BRE’s responsible…
AHRI rises to chairman’s challenge
USA: Parker Hannifin and Daikin were the big winners in a unique competition designed to raise the level of awareness of the…
Beijer Ref merges Danish businesses
DENMARK: Refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref has merged two of its Danish companies to form Aircon Teknik A/S….
Luvata HTS merged into Modine coil division
USA: The Luvata Heat Transfer Solutions business is to be amalgamated with Modine Coils into a new Modine Commercial and Industrial Solutions…
US confirms R134a chiller ban in 2024
USA: A number of common refrigerants, including R134a, R410A and R407C, will be banned from use in new chillers in the USA…
Watsco ups stake in US joint venture
USA: Watsco, the world’s largest air conditioning and refrigeration distributor, has acquired an additional $43m majority stake in a US joint venture with…