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AHRI appoints COO
USA: The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has appointed John Lanier as chief operating officer….
AIRAH seeks new CEO
AUSTRALIA: AIRAH, the Australian refrigeration and air conditioning institute, is looking for a new CEO after the resignation of current incumbent Phil…
Bubble control at the flick of a switch
USA: A way of controlling the the boiling process, independent of temperature, could produce significant improvements in cooling and heating system efficiencies….
Purdue conference call for papers
USA: Those looking to present papers at next year’s Purdue Conferences on compressors, refrigeration and air conditioning and high performance buildings have…
EIA calls for ambitious MP proposals
UK: Prior to next week’s Montreal Protocol meeting in Dubai, the EIA has called for more ambition from the developed countries in…
Beijer Ref to move Stuttgart branch
GERMANY: Beijer Ref Deutschland is to move its Stuttgart branch facility to a new location with over 1,000m² of warehouse and offices….
HFCs do effect ozone depletion
USA: Although HFCs are promoted as being zero ODP refrigerants, they do have a small but measurable effect on ozone depletion, according…
California considers low GWP incentives
USA: The State of California is considering offering financial incentives for those moving to new, low-GWP commercial refrigeration systems….
Natural refrigerants business in China
BELGIUM: More than 200 companies working with “natural” refrigerants in China are listed in a new business directory from Shecco….
Oxyacetylene explosion trial to begin
AUSTRALIA: The employers of a young refrigeration engineer who died when a leaking oxy acetylene cylinder exploded in 2011 are expected to…