World News
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…
US lab to research caloric cooling materials
USA: Research into the development of caloric materials for more environmentally-friendly refrigeration is to receive a share of $40m of annual US…
Mitsubishi completes DeLclima purchase
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric has acquired all the remaining shares in chiller manufacturer DeLclima….
IIR backs Euro fridge projects
FRANCE: The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is providing backing for Cryohub and SuperSmart, two new EU-funded refrigeration projects….