World News
Anti-dumping duties “unfair”
USA: National Refrigerants has warned that the imposition of anti-dumping duties on the import of Chinese refrigerants could jeopardise the future of…
Reflok re-opened for business
USA: Mechanical fittings company Reflok has reopened for business following a management and organisational restructuring….
Guide to “natural” refrigerants in Japan
BELGIUM: Shecco’s latest regional report tackles the current and future use of natural refrigerants in Japan….
Bluon’s R458A refrigerant is SNAP-listed
USA: The US EPA has SNAP-listed Bluon Energy’s alternative refrigerant TdX 20, aka R458A….
Judith Evans is president of IIR C2
FRANCE: Judith Evans, director of UK refrigeration test house RD&T, has been appointed president of the International Institute of Refrigeration’s Commission C2….
Fujitsu opens Dublin training centre
IRELAND: Fujitsu has opened a new air conditioning training centre in Dublin to serve customers in the Republic….
Helium discovery “a game changer”
UK: Concerns over dwindling sources of helium – a vital element in cryogenic refrigeration – have been allayed following the discovery of…
AHRI updates cylinder recycling guidelines
USA: In the wake of the introduction of flammable refrigerants, the AHRI has published an update to its guidelines for refrigerant container…
Chinese refrigerants face US import duties
USA: Anti-dumping duties on imports of HFC refrigerant blends moved a step closer last week after clearance by the US Department of…
1234yf team to receive “Heroes” award
USA: The team behind Honeywell’s development of HFO refrigerant R1234yf have been recognised as Heroes of Chemistry by the American Chemical Society…