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Mitsubishi Electric expansion in Thailand
THAILAND: Mitsubishi Electric is to build a new JPY10bn (€70m) distribution centre to increase output from its residential air conditioning plant in…
Tecumseh backs R452A as R404A alternative
USA: Compressor manufacturer Tecumseh is backing refrigerant R452A as a mid-term alternative to R404A in medium and low temperature commercial refrigeration….
ISH China is record breaker
CHINA: Last month’s hvac trade fair ISH China & CIHE in Beijing attracted a record number of visitors and exhibitors, according to…
MTL Cool develops R441A fridge
CANADA: MTL Cool will be demonstrating a refrigerated display unit operating with hydrocarbon refrigerant blend R441A at the forthcoming FMI Connect 2015…
McCann is new A-Gas Australia md
AUSTRALIA: Louise McCann has been appointed md of A-Gas Australia with effect from July 1. …
Methyl chloride found in more fake R22
CHINA: Another Chinese refrigerant manufacturer has notified the market of the discovery of more counterfeit R22 containing dangerous methyl chloride….
Tegut supermarket is “green” winner
GERMANY: A Tegut store employing CO2 refrigeration, cabinet doors and LED lighting is the first supermarket to be recognised with an environmental…
Refrigeration Council has new leadership
USA: Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has named new leaders to its Refrigeration Council….
Emerson’s Helix will be home to home
USA: Emerson Climate Technologies is to include a 2,000ft², two-storey home within its Helix research centre being built at the University of…
Zehnder to close UK and Italy facilities
SWITZERLAND: Indoor climate solutions company Zehnder is to cut staff by 10% and close its facilities in Rustington (UK) and Vedelago (Italy)….