World News
MTL Cool launches R441A fridge
CANADA: MTL Cool has now launched a new series of energy-saving commercial refrigeration units that run on the new hydrocarbon blend refrigerant…
R32 air conditioner sales pass 3 million
JAPAN: Although global availability is still limited, as of March this year sales of air conditioners using the “mildly flammable” refrigerant R32…
Burr Oak’s revolutionary coil expander
USA: Production machinery company Burr Oak Tool is to launch the latest in coil expansion technology in a series of global events…
Mitsubishi builds new JPY5bn r&d centre
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric has commenced construction of a new JPY5bn (€37m) air conditioning r&d centre adjacent to its main works in Shizuoka….
Unlicensed operators arrested in sting
USA: In a clampdown on unlicensed contractors, authorities in Florida yesterday arrested nine individuals illegally offering plumbing, electrical or air conditioning services….
Turbocor compressor wins another award
USA: The Danfoss oil-less Turbocor compressor has been presented with a further award, this time from the influential Alliance to Save Energy….
AHRI to reveal latest low GWP gas tests
USA: Test results from Phase ll of the Low GWP Alternative Refrigerants Evaluation Programme (AREP) will be presented at a conference prior…
Fujitsu builds new r&d centre
THAILAND: Japanese manufacturer Fujitsu is to step up the development of commercial air conditioners by constructing a new r&d centre at its…
Management changes at Trox
GERMANY: There are changes at Trox with the sudden departure of chairman Michael Bauer and the appointment of Udo Jung as general…
US EPA considers future ban on R134a chillers
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering declaring refrigerant R134a as being unsuitable for use in chillers….