World News
Firefighters call R1234yf “dangerous”
GERMANY: Germany’s professional firefighters’ association is calling for a clearly visible warning on all cars that are filled with the new air…
Petra builds factory in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA: Jordanian air conditioning manufacturer Petra Engineering has established a factory in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia….
Being cool is tops
USA: Refrigerators and air conditioners are in the top 10 most essential appliances according to a new list on the US website…
Green party welcomes new F-gas rules
BRUSSELS: The European green parties have welcomed the outcome of yesterday evening’s agreement on revisions to the F-gas regulations….
The beginning of the end for HFCs?
BRUSSELS: The parties to the F-gas revisions stepped back from the brink today by agreeing a phase down of HFCs and equipment…
Mitsubishi Electric buys rail business
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has acquired a controlling interest in railcar air conditioning systems manufacturer Klimat-Fer SpA….
Customs officers suspended in R22 scam
INDIA: Previously a centre for CFC smuggling, India has now become a focus for the illegal imports of HCFCs….
Chinese R134a faces US sanctions
USA: The US International Trade Commission has sided with Mexichem in agreeing that Chinese R134a is allegedly being subsidised and sold at…
EC clears Secop takeover of ACC Austria
GERMANY: The Secop Group’s takeover of hermetic compressor manufacturer ACC Austria has passed EC regulatory controls and is expected to be completed…
Copeland approval for R22 retrofit
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer Arkema says that its R22 retrofit blend R427A has been approved by Emerson for use with Copeland Discus compressors….