World News
Emerson joins rush to lower GWPs
USA: Following hot on the heels of Bitzer, Emerson has announced the approval of new low GWP refrigerants R448A and R449A in…
Bitzer approves new low GWP refrigerants
GERMANY: Bitzer has become the first compressor manufacturer to approve a full range of new low GWP refrigerants….
Low GWP gas to be added to safety standard
USA: The new foam blowing agent 1336mzz(Z), a low GWP HFO, is to be added to the ANSI/ASHRAE designation and safety standard…
Report compares CO2 refrigeration costs
USA: Commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer Hillphoenix has produced a report looking at the real-life costs of CO2 refrigeration systems….
Hussmann faces fine after worker’s death
USA: Refrigeration equipment manufacturer Hussmann faces a fine of $272,250 following the death of a worker in 2014….
Beijer Ref to acquire Patton
SWEDEN: Beijer Ref is to acquire the New Zealand refrigeration wholesaler Patton….
Man charged with releasing refrigerant
USA: A serial air conditioning thief faces up to 15 years in prison after being charged with releasing refrigerant to atmosphere….
Haier shows first 3D-printed air conditioner
CHINA: Haier claims to have produced and sold the world’s first 3D-printed air conditioner….
R449A and R513A included in Bitzer software
SWITZERLAND: German compressor manufacturer Bitzer has now included DuPont’s XP40 (R449A) and XP10 (R513A) in its latest compressor selection software….
Viessmann launches 1234ze heat pump
GERMANY: Viessmann is to introduce a commercial/industrial heat pump using the low GWP HFO 1234ze….