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Emerson calls for US phase-out delay
USA: Emerson Climate Technologies has called for an extension to the proposed US HFC phase-out schedule to give the supply chain time…
Daikin leads Thailand’s switch to R32
JAPAN: Daikin is to provide technical assistance to 12 Thai air conditioning equipment manufacturers to convert production from R22 to R32….
HFC progress despite Saudi concerns
THAILAND: Strong opposition from a few remaining countries suggest that there remains serious obstacles to a global HFC phase-down agreement under the…
Poster campaign picks up more awards
CHINA: The social media poster campaign extolling the virtues of the refrigeration industry continues to pick up awards around the world….
Carrier buys stake in Midea commercial ac
CHINA: Carrier Air Conditioning subsidiary Carrier Asia is acquiring a minority stake in Chongqing Midea General Refrigeration Equipment Co Ltd….
Bitzer takes stand against counterfeits
GERMANY: Bitzer has restated its intention to crackdown on counterfeiters after forcing the removal of fake compressors from a stand at the AHR Expo…
$8m funding for green cooling technologies
USA: Research and development of next generation air conditioning technology is to receive nearly $8m in funding from the US Department of…
Emerson software could limit emissions
USA: Emerson has produced an online life cycle climate performance (LCCP) calculator for supermarket designers and engineers….
Bitzer sees sales rise 5.8%
GERMANY: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer reports a sales increase of 5.8% in its 2014 financial figures just released….
Beijer Ref reports 16.7% sales increase
SWEDEN: Leading European refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref has reported a first quarter sales increase of 16.7%….