World News
Debut for magnetic refrigeration wine cooler
USA: A prototype wine cooler using magnetocaloric technology is being presented this week at a consumer electronics show in Las Vegas….
UTC completes CIAT purchase
FRANCE: UTC has completed the acquisition of French air conditioning manufacturer CIAT….
More users given R22 ban exemptions
EUROPE: The European Commission has exempted two more petrochemical facilities from the European HCFC refrigerant ban which came into force on January…
Improving prospects in 2015
USA: There is increasing worldwide optimism amongst hvacr manufacturers for improving economic prospects this year….
Danfoss and Sporlan are AHR highlights
USA: Products from international suppliers including Danfoss, Mitsubishi Electric and Sporlan are amongst a number of products to be honoured at this…
DuPont sells 134a pharma business
INDIA: SRF, a leading Indian manufacture of refrigerants, has bought DuPont’s Dymel HFC134a pharmaceutical propellants business….
It’s now law! Welcome to the F-gas regulations
UK: The new F-gas regulations are now in force and the UK government, through DEFRA, has published full guidance documents for anyone unsure…
Former Daikin president dies
JAPAN: According to reports from Japan, Hiroyuki Kitai, a former president and COO of Daikin Industries has passed away….
Compressor control tests show 25% savings
CANADA: Tests using compressor optimisation technology on a refrigerated trailer is said to have achieved savings of up to 25%….
DeLclima to concentrate on acr interests
ITALY: DeLclima is to sell its radiator business to concentrate on its air conditioning and refrigeration interests….