World News
Scientists suspect large R134a plant leak
USA: Scientists suspect refrigerant manufacturing plants may have cleaned up their act after seeing a sudden drop in atmospheric concentrations of HCFC133a, a…
Beijer Ref cleared to acquire Realcold
NEW ZEALAND: Beijer Ref’s subsidiary B100 Ltd has been given clearance to acquire the business and assets of New Zealand refrigeration wholesaler…
R404A replacement blends HFCs with CO2
USA: ASHRAE is proposing to list a new low GWP R404A refrigerant replacement blend comprising an HFC, an HFO and CO2….
Repairing small leaks may be harmful
FRANCE: A new refrigerant containment study questions current leakage thresholds, suggesting that repairing small leaks may actually be more detrimental to the…
Hillphoenix wins fifth GreenChill award
USA: Hillphoenix has won a GreenChill award for achieving the highest number of installations of advanced refrigeration systems in the past year….
Güntner to open factory in Romania
ROMANIA: German heat exchanger manufacturer Güntner has commenced test production at a new commercial refrigeration plant in Romania….
Siam Daikin recognised for R32 support
THAILAND: Daikin’s Thai distributor Siam Daikin Sales has received recognition from Thailand’s Ministry of Labour for its support of the government’s R32…
AHR Expo returns to Orlando
USA: More than 35,000 visitors are expected to make their way to Orlando in January for the 68th AHR Expo….
“Dishonest” contractor fined $1.3m and shut down
USA: An air conditioning contractor has been fined over $1.3m and its business in Georgia shut down after being accused of dishonesty,…
Daikin approves cold jointing systems
EUROPE: Daikin has approved the use of “alternative materials for jointing and piping” on its air conditioning and heating systems….