World News
Waste handler jailed for CFC release
SPAIN: UNEP has repeated warnings to waste handlers after the owner of a Spanish recycling company received two years’ jail for releasing refrigerants to atmosphere….
Sharp to executive president
USA: Robert T (Bob) Sharp has been appointed executive president of Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions….
Australia adopts ISO fridge standards
AUSTRALIA: In addition to being part of the global agreement to phase down HFCs, Australia has also now adopted international refrigeration safety…
Lennox reveals alleged Russian bribe
USA: HVAC manufacturer Lennox International has reported an alleged bribe of $475 to a Russian customs broker or official to release a…
HFCs flood Europe despite phase down
EUROPE: Refrigerant manufacturer Honeywell has repeated claims that European HFC imports are increasing despite the F-gas phase down….
Armacell buys Brazilian insulation firm
LUXEMBOURG: Insulation manufacturer Armacell has acquired Polipex, a leading Brazilian manufacturer of extruded PE insulation foams….
Beijer Ref sales up, profits down
SWEDEN: Beijer Ref’s acquisition of UK refrigeration wholesaler HRP contributed to a 5.4% increase in third quarter sales, the company reports….
Beijer Ref plans Benelux logistics centre
NETHERLANDS: Beijer Ref is to build a new centralised logistics and support centre near Eindhoven to serve the Benelux area….
US EPA SNAP-lists Arkema’s R449B
USA: Arkema’s lower GWP R404A replacement refrigerant R449B has been SNAP-listed as suitable for use in a number of specific refrigeration applications….
Industry backing for HFC phase down
USA/EUROPE: Leading manufacturers groups on both sides of the Atlantic have welcomed the Kigali amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants….