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US retailers ignore HFC replacements
USA: Leading US supermarkets have been criticised for doing little to phase out HFC refrigerants….
Grundfos recalls condensate pump
DENMARK: Grundfos has issued a recall on certain older models of its Conlift condensate pump….
Poster campaign is four-times winner
CHINA: The poster campaign promoting the benefits of refrigeration has picked up a host of awards in China….
Quebec LD victims seek CA$6m
CANADA: Victims of a legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Quebec in 2013 have launched a class action seeking up to CA$6m (€4.34m) against…
Panasonic to launch commercial R32 units
JAPAN: Panasonic has announced a range of small commercial ceiling cassette air conditioners running on R32 refrigerant in Japan….
Industry negotiates new energy standards
USA: The AHRI has applauded stakeholder involvement in soon to be published new standards for commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps….
Seeley buys US manufacturer Coolerado
AUSTRALIA: Seeley International has acquired US air conditioning manufacturer Coolerado Corporation….
Partnership will boost coil optimisation
USA: Burr Oak Tool has partnered with Optimized Thermal Systems, a company providing specialised consulting and software development in the energy conversion…
Emerson hosts free CO2 webinar
USA: Recognising the increasing interest in CO2, Emerson Climate Technologies is to host a webinar to explore the implications of a CO2-based…
Hong Kong advises trade to avoid flammables
HONG KONG: Following a fatal air conditioning explosion and fire in 2013, the Government in Hong Kong is advising the trade not…