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Webinar on controversial cooler efficiencies
USA: Emerson Climate Technologies is to host a webinar on the US DOE’s controversial walk-in cooler and freezer energy efficiency ratings….
Tecumseh celebrates down Mexico way
MEXICO: Compressor manufacturer Tecumseh took the opportunity of AHR Expo-Mexico 2014 to honour and recognise its Mexican wholesalers….
Low GWP refrigerant R450A to be SNAP-listed
USA: The EPA is to list refrigerant R450A, a substitute for R134a, under the USA’s SNAP programme. The listing would also see…
Mandatory F-gas log book free to download
EUROPE: The EFCTC refrigerant logbook, updated to comply with the new F-gas regulations, is now available to download….
Mitsi first with aluminium heat exchangers
EUROPE: Mitsubishi Electric has become the first air conditioning manufacturer to adopt super-efficient aluminium heat exchangers in its VRF range….
A linear compressor for larger systems?
USA: Two American entrepreneurs are developing an energy-saving linear refrigeration compressor that, they say, could be scaleable for use in commercial refrigeration…
R1234yf in 7 million cars by 2016
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer DuPont expects to see the low GWP replacement R1234yf in 7 million car air conditioning systems by the end…
Sanden to expand CO2 in Europe
FRANCE: Japanese CO2 refrigeration equipment manufacturer Sanden has expanded its operations in Europe, opening a new branch in Brittany….
Spanish store first to test new R404A “drop-in”
SPAIN: A low GWP refrigerant, originally developed as a replacement for R134a in chillers, is being tested as a “drop-in” replacement for…
Daikin predicts 30,000 R32 sales
MALAYSIA: Daikin expects to sell over 30,000 R32 air conditioning units in Malaysia over the next 12 months….