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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…
Refrigerant Solutions appoints new director
UK: Refrigerant Solutions (RefSols) has appointed former Mexichem technical sales manager John Kirkpatrick as commercial director….
Congressman challenges refrigerant ban
USA: A member of the powerful Committee on Energy and Commerce has written to the EPA expressing serious concern over plans to…
Saito is Mitsubishi Electric president
GERMANY: Mitsubishi Electric has appointed Yoji Saito as president and CEO of the company’s European operations….
Daikin looks to HFOs and R32 in reefers
JAPAN: With an increasing worldwide drive to lower GWP refrigerants, Daikin is investigating the potential for R32 and HFOs in its refrigerated containers….
UK leads in online training
EUROPE: A new survey amongst European hvac installers reveals large differences in the types and levels of training being undertaken….
Bosch enters VRF joint venture with Midea
GERMANY: Bosch has announced plans to establish a joint venture with Chinese manufacturer Midea to manufacture VRF air conditioners….
Paraquay seizes 2000 illegal R22 units
PARAGUAY: Authorities in Puerto Fénix have seized over 2000 illegal R22 air conditioning units….
Cofely to add air-cooled R1234ze chiller
GERMANY: Cofely has announced plans to introduce an air-cooled version of its Quantum G R1234ze chiller….