World News
Group to speed change to low GWP gases
USA: A group of manufacturers and end-users that rely on refrigerants is to form a new group to to accelerate the transition…
Alfa Laval distributor in Qatar
QATAR: Leminar Air Conditioning Company has become exclusive distributor for Alfa Laval plate heat exchangers and pressurisation units in Qatar….
Sabadell LD outbreak cases rise to 34
SPAIN: A further six confirmed cases in the last few days has brought the total number of people affected in the Sabadell…
RDM acquires Malaysian operation
UK: Control and monitoring company Resource Data Management (RDM) has acquired RDM Asia as part of its global growth strategy….
Haier offers lifetime compressor warranty
FRANCE: Chinese domestic appliance manufacturer Haier has introduced a lifetime warranty on the compressors in its new high capacity refrigerators. Thought to be…
Hussmann forms CO2 alliance
USA: Refrigeration equipment manufacturers Hussmann and Systemes LMP of Quebec, Canada, have created an alliance to provide customised solutions for CO2 transcritical…
EPA extends HFC ban comment deadline
USA: The opportunity to comment on the US EPA’s controversial plan to delist a number of commonly-used refrigerants has been extended….
US proposes new rooftop efficiencies
USA: The US Department of Energy has proposed new efficiency standards for commercial rooftop air conditioners that could slash energy use by…
Haier to insulate with 1233zd(E)
USA: Chinese company Haier is the latest refrigerator manufacturer to adopt the new insulation blowing agent 1233zd(E)….
Trane opens first parts shop
FRANCE: The first Trane Store in Europe, offering original parts and direct support service, opened today in Bordeaux, France. …