World News
Daikin CO2 VRV unveiled at ISH
GERMANY: Daikin’s CO2 VRV will be available from next month as a single 10hp unit with the choice of round flow cassette and ceiling concealed indoor units….
EU urged to back natural refrigerants in heat pump roll-out
UK: A group of environment-focused European NGOs have written to the European Commission to urge support for the roll-out of best-in-class “natural” refrigerant heat pumps….
Copeland opens technology centre in India
INDIA: Copeland has inaugurated a new 15,000m2 state-of-the-art engineering and technology centre in Pune, India….
Honeywell releases A2L blends for US market
USA: Honeywell has announced the commercial availability of its lower GWP A2L refrigerant blends for the North American market….
Propane AC a success on German trains
GERMANY: In a world first, a passenger train with a propane air conditioning system has completed successful trials in Germany. …
Italian authorities seize 14 tonnes of illegal HFC
ITALY: Italian customs and law enforcement agencies have seized over a thousand cylinders of refrigerant, containing around 14 tonnes of illegal HFC gas….
Panasonic to invest €30m in Tado
JAPAN/GERMANY: Panasonic is to investment €30m in Tado, the Munich-based manufacturer of domestic thermostats and air conditioning controls….
Danish anger at lack of action over F-gas breaches
DENMARK: The Danish authorities have been criticised by the air conditioning and refrigeration industry for failing in its responsibilities to police the F-gas regulations….
Greece imposes €2.9m fine on illegal HFC shipment
GREECE: Greek customs authorities claim to have imposed a fine of €2.9m following the seizure of 8.2 tonnes of illegal HFC refrigerant at the port of Thessaloniki….
Empower to supply district cooling to Palm Gateway
UAE: Empower has signed an agreement to supply 9,470RT of district cooling to the Palm Gateway project in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. …