World News
World heat pump market grows
UK: The global heat pump market continues to grow with sales reaching $5.4bn (€4bn) in 2014, up 1.7% from 2013….
US refrigerant firms to fight Chinese imports
USA: A coalition of US-based manufacturers and other interested parties have filed an anti-dumping petition on Chinese refrigerant imports….
FRISBEE project proves alternatives
BELGIUM: A recently completed project to improve refrigeration technologies throughout the European food cold chain has furthered our understanding of the viability…
Naturals dominate in HCFC replacement list
CHINA: Just one HFC is included in a draft list of refrigerants recommended by the Chinese government for the replacement of HCFCs….
Ahold and Delhaize supermarkets to merge
BELGIUM: Dutch retailer Ahold has entered into an agreement to merge with its Belgian counterpart Delhaize….
Trane chillers earn EPD verification
USA: Trane has earned Type III Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verification and registration for its entire range of CenTraVac chillers….
Pioneering mentoring scheme announced
UK: A soon-to-be-launched mentoring scheme promises a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange between industry professionals at different stages in their careers….
US retailers ignore HFC replacements
USA: Leading US supermarkets have been criticised for doing little to phase out HFC refrigerants….
Grundfos recalls condensate pump
DENMARK: Grundfos has issued a recall on certain older models of its Conlift condensate pump….
Poster campaign is four-times winner
CHINA: The poster campaign promoting the benefits of refrigeration has picked up a host of awards in China….