World News
US seeks sanctions on Chinese R134a
USA: US refrigerant manufacturers and suppliers have filed anti-dumping petitions on Chinese R134a imports….
Refrigerant sales see revenues rise 43%
USA: Increased refrigerant sales combined with higher selling prices saw Hudson Technologies revenues increase 43% last year….
Honeywell scraps $90bn UTC bid
USA: Honeywell says it is no longer pursuing a strategic combination with United Technologies after scrapping its most recent bid of a…
Henry opens new German sales office
GERMANY: Henry Technologies has appointed Sergius Stovba, as international sales manager to its new office in Germany….
Chemours R410A replacement to be R452B
USA: The Chemours low GWP refrigerant touted as a competitor to R32 in air conditioners has been provisionally assigned the ASHRAE number…
Panasonic debuts gas/electric hybrid ac
JAPAN: Panasonic has debuted Japan’s first hybrid air conditioner, integrating gas and electric air conditioning systems into one refrigerant system….
Dorin recommends R449A
ITALY: Dorin has added R449A to the list of refrigerants accepted for use with its compressors….
Counterfeits in Nigeria cost Danfoss $2m
NIGERIA: Counterfeit Danfoss compressors in Nigeria are reported to be costing the Danish manufacturer as much as US$2m per year….
Carrier sees future in R1234ze
FRANCE: Carrier has announced that it sees the low GWP HFO refrigerant R1234ze(E) as the best long-term sustainable solution for screw chillers….
ASHRAE offers VRF design course
USA: An increasing US interest in VRF air conditioning technology has prompted ASHRAE to offer an online course on the technology’s design…