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Cooling drives Danfoss to record profits
DENMARK: The demand for energy efficiency and climate-friendly solutions are said to be behind Danfoss’ 11% growth and record profits in 2015….
Europe braced for R32
ITALY: Mostra Convegno, which ended today in Milan, has provided a glimpse of a European future with “mildly flammable” R32 refrigerant….
Danfoss celebrates 50 millionth “golden egg”
DENMARK: Double celebrations at Danfoss today as the 50 millionth T2 thermostatic expansion valve rolled down the production line, 50 years after…
Spain to receive award for R22 seizures
SPAIN: Authorities in Spain are to receive a special award from UNEP for its efforts to stem the flow of illegal R22…
Bitzer approves low GWP R134a alternatives
GERMANY: Bitzer has announced the approval of the HFO refrigerants R1234yf and R1234ze(E) and blends R513A and R450A for use in its…
Ageing ammonia system falls foul of EPA
USA: A cheese manufacturer has replaced its ageing ammonia refrigeration system and agreed to pay part of a $100,000 settlement for breaching…
Bertland proposed for Lindab board
SWEDEN: Per Bertland, president and CEO of refrigeration wholesaling group Beijer Ref, has been proposed for election to the board of Swedish…
Diversitech appoints chief operations officer
USA: HVACR parts and accessories manufacturer and supplier DiversiTech has appointed Jon Evans as chief operations officer. …
Standard being developed for industrial IoT
USA: With the internet increasingly being used as a controls vehicle, a new control-networking standard is being developed for the Industrial Internet of…
R32 takes centre stage at Mostra
ITALY: The low GWP refrigerant R32 is making most of the air conditioning headlines at this weeks’ Mostra Convegno Expocomfort exhibition in…