World News
AHRI to focus on A2L refrigerant use
USA: The AHRI is looking to help industry understand the comparative risks and develop a set of application requirements for using A2L…
UK and Ireland dominate Panasonic awards
UK: Projects in the UK and Ireland were predominant amongst the winners of the inaugural European Panasonic PRO Awards….
Fridge maker Hisense opts for 1233zd(E)
CHINA: Hisense is the latest Chinese fridge manufacturer to adopt the new low GWP insulation blowing agent 1233zd(E)….
Actrol fined $520,000 over price increases
AUSTRALIA: Refrigerant supplier Actrol has been fined AUS$520,000 (€367,000) for misleading customers over price increases….
Emerson lists R404A and R134a alternatives
USA: Emerson has now announced approval of the full range of low GWP refrigerant alternatives to R404A and R134a in Copeland Discuss…
Guide looks for 50% supermarket energy cuts
USA: A new design guide for convenience stores and supermarkets provides recommendations to achieve 50% energy savings when compared with minimum US…
Armacell opens Tokyo office and training unit
LUXEMBOURG: Flexible insulation foam manufacturer Armacell has established a new sales office and technical application centre in Tokyo….
Dates for NZ’s main event
NEW ZEALAND: The Air Force Museum in Wigram, Christchurch, will be the venue for this years HVAC&R Trade Exhibition & Industry Conference….
Physicists solve magnetic “mystery”
USA: Physicists claim a breakthrough in explaining a rare property of an exotic magnetic material, potentially ease the path to magnetic refrigeration….
Uncoordinated rules could devastate industry
USA: A retail refrigeration equipment manufacturer has told the US government that the failure of the DOE and EPA to coordinate rulemakings…