World News
Retailers go for low GWP refrigeration
GERMANY: Nearly two-thirds of food retailers in Western and Northern Europe have implemented natural refrigerant technology in store, a new study shows….
SAE challenges 1234yf fire tests
BRUSSELS: The automotive engineers body SAE International has challenged claims by the German environmental group DUH that R1234yf produces dangerous levels of…
Still time to enter for an IIR award
FRANCE: Applications are still sought for the Gustav Lorentzen Medal for outstanding achievement in all fields of refrigeration….
AIRAH to develop hvac rating tool
AUSTRALIA: The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) is behind the development of an online rating tool to designed…
Compressor price-fixers in $48.4m US deal
USA: The refrigeration compressor manufacturers caught up in price-fixing allegations in 2009 have struck a $48.4m deal to settle a class action…
Pakistan plugs HCFC loophole
PAKISTAN: Customs authorities have been instructed to stop clearance/release of imported R22 to avoid breaching Pakistan’s commitment under the Montreal Protocol….
US to Introduce HFC phase-down and bans
USA: One of the leading green groups claims that the USA is set to phase-down and ban certain high GWP HFC refrigerants….
Saudis to expel nearly 1 milllion ac units
SAUDI ARABIA: The crack-down on air conditioners that do not meet new energy efficiency standards continues with more than 850,000 non-compliant units…
Fujitsu partners with AC Milan
ITALY: Fujitsu air conditioning has signed a three-year partnership agreement with top Italian football club AC Milan….
Strong interest in Chillventa 2014
GERMANY: Chillventa 2014, taking place in October in Nuremberg, is already booked to 90% of the 2012 event, the organiser reports….