World News
IoR support for compressor conference
UK: The IoR is supporting the 9th International conference on compressors and their systems in London in September….
Lab explosion due to domestic fridge
USA: A fridge explosion at Michigan State University (MSU) may have been due to the use of a domestic fridge in a laboratory…
Texas cold store faces $76,500 fine
USA: Texas-based Valley International Cold Storage faces potential fines of $76,500 for failing to protect workers from possible exposure to ammonia….
Poor install makes ac biggest fire risk
SINGAPORE: Air conditioning units are reported to pose a greater fire risk than any other common household appliance in Singapore….
A-Gas launches new analytical products
AUSTRALIA: Two new refrigerant analytical services from A-Gas could lead to safer refrigerant re-use and prevent system damage….
SIRACH workshop at IIR Congress
UK: The UK’s SIRACH network is to host a workshop on differing global approaches to innovation at the forthcoming IIR International Congress…
Emerson to discuss HFC delisting
USA: Emerson is to make the EPA’s recent delisting of certain commonly used refrigerants the subject of its next E360 forum….
Sauermann buys leading instrument maker
BELGIUM: Condensate pump manufacturer Sauermann has acquired KGF, a French group which includes well-known instrument maker KIMO….
Australia to adopt ISO standards
AUSTRALIA: Changes based on international standards have been proposed to Australian/New Zealand standards for refrigeration systems and refrigerants….
500 R452A units sold in just 3 months
BELGIUM: Thermo King says it has sold 500 SLXe trailer units using the new lower GWP refrigerant R452A within the first three…