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Chemours to build HFO-1336mzz plant
USA: Chemours, along with its partner Changshu 3F Zhonghao, has broken ground on the world’s first full-scale production facility for HFO-1336mzz….
Maersk opens reefer factory in Chile
DENMARK: For the first time, South America has its own reefer production facility after Maersk Container Industry (MCI) began production at its…
US ac shipments down
USA: Shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps in the US totalled 488,464 units in September, down 9.5% on September…
Chemours boss backs HFC controls
USA: The boss of refrigerant manufacturer Chemours has backed the UN decision to bring an HFC phase-down within the framework of the…
LG opens new aircon hq
USA: LG Electronics officially opened its new US air conditioning hq outside of Atlanta yesterday….
Alan Duttine 1945-2015
UK: Alan Duttine, founder of Airedale and a hugely influential figure in the development of the European air conditioning industry, passed away…
System operators face higher fines
USA: Companies that operate ammonia refrigeration systems and fail to ensure safe working conditions for their workers will face higher penalties from…
Panasonic launches more R32 units
NEW ZEALAND: The adoption of low GWP refrigerant R32 in air conditioners grows with news of the launch of Panasonic Econavi units…
Man dies in cylinder “explosion”
RUSSIA: One person was killed yesterday as a result of what is reported to have been a refrigerant cylinder explosion….
Kelvion is name for former GEA businesses
GERMANY: Kelvion is the new name for a broad portfolio of companies, including Searle, Goedhart and Kuba, formed from the former GEA…