World News
Hoshizaki to expand Griffin plant
USA: Hoshizaki America is to expand its refrigeration product manufacturing plant and main distribution centre in Griffin, Georgia….
Johnson-Hitachi complete ac deal
USA/JAPAN: Johnson Controls and Hitachi have completed their global joint venture deal and will commence operations as Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning….
ASHRAE updates commissioning guide
USA: ASHRAE has produced new guidelines for commissioning providers to ensure optimised operation of their facilities and systems….
University patents CO2/HC blend
AUSTRALIA: An Australian university has filed a patent for a CO2/hydrocarbon refrigerant blend which lowers CO2’s freezing point to -78.5°C….
F-gas standards are popular outside EU
ITALY: The standards of training and knowledge set by the European F-gas regulations are proving attractive to non-EU-member states….
Hanbell to develop oil-free compressor
SWEDEN: Chinese manufacturer Hanbell has joined forces with leading Swedish bearings company SKF to develop a magnetic centrifugal compressor….
Koxka/Kobol plants to reopen next month
SPAIN: The K Refrigeration Group plans to restart production at both the Koxka refrigeration factory and the Kobol heat exchanger plant next…
Heat pump summit returns to Nuremberg
GERMANY: The very latest developments and technology in the world of heat pumps will be discussed next month when the European Heat…
R404A replacement in line for R&D award
USA: Honeywell’s lower GWP replacement for R404A has been named a finalist for the R&D 100 Awards, sponsored by the US publication…
A-Gas buys US reclaim business
USA: A-Gas Americas has increased its refrigerant reclamation capabilities in the USA with the acquisition of Refri-Claim….