World News
Fischer is Bitzer Distributor of the Year
GERMANY: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer has named German wholesaler Fischer Kälte Klima as its Distributor of the Year 2015….
ASHRAE to modify A2L safety standard
USA: With the US facing restrictions on higher GWP refrigerants, ASHRAE is looking to modify its safety standard to incorporate “mildly flammable”…
$462,000 fine for ammonia safety violations
USA: A leading supplier of fast food and supermarket chicken has been fined $462,000 for deficiencies in its ammonia refrigeration systems….
R449A in 1,000 supermarkets next year
USA: Chemours is predicting that R449A, the lower GWP alternative refrigerant for R404A, will be adopted in more than 1,000 supermarket systems…
Merger creates $200m walk-ins business
USA: A new $200m walk-in cooler and freezer company has been formed from the merger of Hill Phoenix’s walk-ins business and Kysor…
Daikin wins enviro award for R32
JAPAN: Daikin has won an award from Japan’s Ministry of the Environment for its work in developing the use of refrigerant R32….
US HFC plans spring DIY leak
USA: President Obama’s plans to control HFCs have sprung a leak with news that the EPA is proposing to allow refrigerant sales…
Maker liable for 10-year-old fridge fire
KOREA: A Korean refrigerator manufacturer has been ordered to pay compensation for a fire caused by a 10-year-old fridge….
Energy efficiency should be top priority
DENMARK: With the potential to deliver a 38% emissions reduction, Danfoss has called for energy efficiency to be given top priority at…
Epta boss elected association president
ITALY: Marco Nocivelli, CEO of commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer Epta, has been elected president of the Italian manufacturers’ association Assofoodtec….