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UK leads in online training
EUROPE: A new survey amongst European hvac installers reveals large differences in the types and levels of training being undertaken….
Bosch enters VRF joint venture with Midea
GERMANY: Bosch has announced plans to establish a joint venture with Chinese manufacturer Midea to manufacture VRF air conditioners….
Paraquay seizes 2000 illegal R22 units
PARAGUAY: Authorities in Puerto Fénix have seized over 2000 illegal R22 air conditioning units….
Cofely to add air-cooled R1234ze chiller
GERMANY: Cofely has announced plans to introduce an air-cooled version of its Quantum G R1234ze chiller….
$20m funding for variable speed drives
USA: The US Energy Department is offering up to $20m in funding to spur the development of variable speed drives….
CCR opens dedicated CO2 training facility
GERMANY: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration has opened a dedicated CO2 refrigeration training facility for its service engineers….
Russians seize 20t of R22
RUSSIA: Customs officers in Vyborg have intercepted 20 tonnes of R22 disguised as R134a in a shipment from China….
Daikin VRV is Eurovent certified
BELGIUM: Daikin’s range of air-cooled VRV systems is now certified by Eurovent….
Midea to develop ac for US market
USA: Chinese air-conditioning manufacturer Midea is planning to build its first US r&d facility in Louisville….
CSB publishes ammonia leak safety video
USA: The US Chemical Safety Board has released a video detailing key lessons from the release of 32,000lbs of anhydrous ammonia at…