World News
Embraco to sell Dorin compressors
BRAZIL: Officine Mario Dorin has signed a distribution deal with Embraco which will see the Italian firm’s semi-hermetic refrigeration compressors being made available…
HFC phase-down key to CO2 reductions
AUSTRALIA: A reduction in HFC emissions is key to Australian government proposals to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 80 million tonnes…
R410A subs perform well at high ambients
USA: Further tests of low GWP alternatives to R410A in air conditioners have again shown good results at high ambients….
HFO1233zd wins innovation award
USA: Honeywell’s Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent (LBA), the HFO 1233zd(E), has won a top chemical award….
Carrier Transicold views a CO2 future
USA: Carrier Transicold is looking to build on its work with CO2 by targeting the adoption of this natural refrigerant across its…
Ebm-Papst begins €66m investment
GERMANY: Ebm-Papst has broken ground on a new 38,000m² distribution centre to be built adjacent to its factory in Hollenbacher….
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…