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India set to impose duty on Chinese R134a
INDIA: Sources in India say the government is set to impose anti-dumping duty of US$1.22/kg on import of R134a from China….
Spool compressor passes low GWP test
USA: Tests on a 40-ton spool compressor with low GWP refrigerants are said to have demonstrated improved efficiency and performance compared to…
Emerson develops CO2 info tool
USA: Emerson Climate Technologies is to launch a web-based information tool to assist customers moving to CO2 refrigeration systems….
AREA goes global
BELGIUM: AREA, the European air conditioning and refrigeration contractors’ body, is opening up its membership to non-European contractor groups….
Nualight sells LED drivers business
IRELAND: Refrigerated display case LED lighting manufacturer Nualight has sold its LED drivers business to US company Fulham….
Star demonstrates EcoDesign compliant chiller
UK: Guests from across the industry visited Star Refrigeration’s factory in Renfrew on Wednesday for the unveiling of the company’s brand new…
Caterers’ guide to new EU labelling laws
EUROPE: The UK’s Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA) has produced an explanatory guide to new energy labelling being introduced on refrigeration equipment…
AHRI calls for US energy efficiency reforms
USA: The AHRI has called on the US government to reform current energy efficiency policies to reflect new technologies and economic realities….
AHR Expo calls for award entries
USA: The organiser of AHR Expo, the USA’s annual HVACR exhibition, is calling for entries for its 2017 Innovation Awards Competition….
Germany accused of flouting recycling laws
GERMANY: A leading “green” group has accused Germany of failing to implement European fridge recycling standards, resulting in the release of millions of…