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Daikin test houses in coldest city
JAPAN: With heating products of increasing importance to Daikin, the Japanese air conditioning manufacturer is to officially open a new heating equipment…
Carel is a top Electrolux supplier
ITALY: Refrigeration controls manufacturer Carel has been named as one of the winners in Electrolux’s Supplier Awards 2013….
No agreement puts F-gas in limbo
BRUSSELS: The third trialogue on revisions to the F-gas regulations broke up without agreement yesterday evening, leaving the possibility that the new…
LG Electronics USA chooses Cho
USA: William Cho, a 26-year veteran of LG Electronics, has been named president of LG Electronics USA….
F-gas revision on verge of collapse
BRUSSELS: The F-gas revision negotiations could be on the verge of collapse unless compromises can be found between the opposing demands of…
Comments sought on data centre standard
USA: A proposed standard from ASHRAE that specifically addresses the unique energy requirements of data centres is open for advisory public review….
Plugging skills gap in low GWP refrigerants
BRUSSELS: A number of European industry bodies are behind a new initiative to address the skills shortage amongst acr technicians working with…
Cold chain conference in Maastricht
NETHERLANDS: The 17th European Cold Chain Logistics Conference & Trade Show will take place at Crowne Plaza, Maastricht, from February 24-26, 2014….
EC calls on France to comply with F-gas
FRANCE: The European Commission has called on France to comply with the F-gas regulations or risk court action….
IIR calls for move to low GWP gases
POLAND: The International Institute of Refrigeration has urged for the adoption of low GWP refrigerants despite no agreement on an HFC phase-down…