World News
Hussmann faces fine after worker’s death
USA: Refrigeration equipment manufacturer Hussmann faces a fine of $272,250 following the death of a worker in 2014….
Beijer Ref to acquire Patton
SWEDEN: Beijer Ref is to acquire the New Zealand refrigeration wholesaler Patton….
Man charged with releasing refrigerant
USA: A serial air conditioning thief faces up to 15 years in prison after being charged with releasing refrigerant to atmosphere….
Haier shows first 3D-printed air conditioner
CHINA: Haier claims to have produced and sold the world’s first 3D-printed air conditioner….
R449A and R513A included in Bitzer software
SWITZERLAND: German compressor manufacturer Bitzer has now included DuPont’s XP40 (R449A) and XP10 (R513A) in its latest compressor selection software….
Viessmann launches 1234ze heat pump
GERMANY: Viessmann is to introduce a commercial/industrial heat pump using the low GWP HFO 1234ze….
Viessmann coating wins Gulfood award
GERMANY: Viessmann’s SmartProtec anti-microbial powder coating has been highly commended at the Gulfood Awards 2015 in Dubai….
Truckers warned of hydrocarbon safety risks
AUSTRALIA: The Australian Trucking Association has warned of the safety risk associated with the use of cheap, hydrocarbon-based refrigerant gases….
Radermacher is double medal winner
FRANCE: Following his IoR J&E Hall Gold Medal award last month, Dr Reinhard Radermacher has received a further award from the International Institute….
ISH launch for R32 vac pump
GERMANY: Tool manufacturer Rothenberger is to launch an R32 vacuum pump at the ISH exhibition which opens tomorrow in Frankfurt….