World News
HFCs do effect ozone depletion
USA: Although HFCs are promoted as being zero ODP refrigerants, they do have a small but measurable effect on ozone depletion, according…
California considers low GWP incentives
USA: The State of California is considering offering financial incentives for those moving to new, low-GWP commercial refrigeration systems….
Natural refrigerants business in China
BELGIUM: More than 200 companies working with “natural” refrigerants in China are listed in a new business directory from Shecco….
Oxyacetylene explosion trial to begin
AUSTRALIA: The employers of a young refrigeration engineer who died when a leaking oxy acetylene cylinder exploded in 2011 are expected to…
Maersk orders 12,900 PrimeLINEs
USA: In one of the largest ever orders of its type, Carrier Transicold has received an order for 12,900 PrimeLINE container refrigeration…
Beijer Ref reports 19.9% sales increase
SWEDEN: Refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref has reported increased sales of 19.9% in Q3 with increased sales of air conditioning in southern Europe…
Carel opens factory in Croatia
CROATIA: Italian controls and humidifier manufacturer Carel has commenced production at a new plant in Labin, Croatia….
Danfoss buys Dutch software business
DENMARK: Danfoss has acquired the Dutch software company Advitronic Engineering BV, a specialist in internet-based control and monitoring systems for cooling systems….
EPA to strengthen HFC laws
USA: New proposals by the US EPA will see a tightening of HFC refrigerant emission, venting and sales laws….
Daimler u-turn on 1234yf
GERMANY: While still committed to the use of CO2, Daimler has announced that it will now be using the refrigerant R1234yf in…