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US tests increase RTU efficiency by 25%
USA: System improvements and a switch to a lower GWP refrigerant are said to have brought 25% efficiency gains to a standard…
Will Daikin and Panasonic renew alliance?
JAPAN: In an apparent u-turn, reports from Japan suggest that Daikin and Panasonic are to form a development and parts procurement alliance….
AHRI focus on acr controls
USA: The AHRI has provided a greater focus on air conditioning and refrigeration controls following changes to its Controls Product Section….
Chemours prepares new R404A replacement
USA: Chemours is preparing to launch a new A2L refrigerant replacement for R404A in commercial hermetic refrigeration units….
Logistics firm faces £42,000 fines
USA: One of America’s largest logistics companies could face fines of $42,000 for violating safety procedures over its ammonia refrigeration systems….
Heating company buys ClimateMaster
SWEDEN: The Climate Control Group and its subsidiaries ClimateMaster, IEC, ClimateCraft and ClimaCool has been bought by Swedish heating company NIBE for…
Webinar to present advanced CO2 systems
USA: Danfoss is to present a webinar on advanced CO2 systems next week to kick-off a series of webinars by “natural” refrigerant…
Book now for Gustav Lorentzen conference
UK: Those looking to attend this year’s Gustav Lorentzen Natural Working Fluid Conference are reminded that they have until May 19 to…
Aspen Pumps buys German distributor
UK: Sussex-based condensate pump manufacturer Aspen Pumps has acquired its German distributor Malessa & Schüller GbR for an undisclosed sum….
ATMOsphere America to be biggest yet
USA: ATMOsphere America 2016, the “natural” refrigerants conference taking place in Chicago in June, is expected to be the largest to date….