World News
Zamil to supply 80 MHI chillers in record deal
SAUDI ARABIA: Zamil Central Air Conditioners has won a contract worth €88m to supply 80 MHI chillers to a district cooling project…
ASHRAE funds refrigerant flammability tests
USA: ASHRAE has awarded a $195,000 grant to the University of Maryland to more accurately determine refrigerant flammability….
Millard agrees to $3m fine
USA: The owners of an Alabama cold store, which suffered three ammonia releases in three years, has agreed to pay a fine…
Fluorocarbon producers launch website
BELGIUM: The Global Fluorocarbon Producers Forum (GFPF) has launched a website to communicate its objectives to key stakeholders….
Carel opens Dubai office
DUBAI: Italian controls manufacturer Carel has now officially opened its new subsidiary office in Dubai….
UNEP produces HCFC phase-out guides
KENYA: UNEP has produced two guides to assist article 5 countries in their phase-out of HCFC refrigerants….
AHRI to focus on A2L refrigerant use
USA: The AHRI is looking to help industry understand the comparative risks and develop a set of application requirements for using A2L…
UK and Ireland dominate Panasonic awards
UK: Projects in the UK and Ireland were predominant amongst the winners of the inaugural European Panasonic PRO Awards….
Fridge maker Hisense opts for 1233zd(E)
CHINA: Hisense is the latest Chinese fridge manufacturer to adopt the new low GWP insulation blowing agent 1233zd(E)….
Actrol fined $520,000 over price increases
AUSTRALIA: Refrigerant supplier Actrol has been fined AUS$520,000 (€367,000) for misleading customers over price increases….