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System operators face higher fines
USA: Companies that operate ammonia refrigeration systems and fail to ensure safe working conditions for their workers will face higher penalties from…
Panasonic launches more R32 units
NEW ZEALAND: The adoption of low GWP refrigerant R32 in air conditioners grows with news of the launch of Panasonic Econavi units…
Man dies in cylinder “explosion”
RUSSIA: One person was killed yesterday as a result of what is reported to have been a refrigerant cylinder explosion….
Kelvion is name for former GEA businesses
GERMANY: Kelvion is the new name for a broad portfolio of companies, including Searle, Goedhart and Kuba, formed from the former GEA…
AHRI grant for flammability study
USA: The AHRI has awarded a $150,000 grant to the University of Maryland to support the AHRI’s research on refrigerant flammability….
Fins fashion smart, cool clothing
FINLAND: Researchers in Finland have developed a technology which could lead to the introduction of a temperature-controllable “smart” fabric….
Rare-earth alternative has attractions
USA: A new metal alloy which does not use rare-earth elements could lead to commercially viable magnetic refrigeration….
Daikin aims for record year
JAPAN: Daikin is aiming for a record year after sales grew by 11% to JPY1,078.7bn (€8.15bn) in the six months to the…
Systemair merges Holland Heating
NETHERLANDS: Air handling unit manufacturer Holland Heating has been merged into its parent company Systemair….
World could agree HFC phase-down in 2016
DUBAI: With HFCs now to be included within the Montreal Protocol, this week’s meeting in Dubai ended with real prospects of a global…