World News
EBM-Papst drives change in Formula 1
GERMANY: EBM-Papst, the German manufacturer of fans and motors widely used in air conditioning and refrigeration, has teamed up with the Mercedes…
Chinese selling R12 as R134a
CHINA: Television reports in China have again highlighted the problems of fake refrigerant flooding the Chinese vehicle air conditioning market. …
Daikin ceo to step down
JAPAN: Unconfirmed reports from Japan that Daikin Industries chairman and ceo Noriyuki Inoue will step down as CEO next week….
Alternative refrigerant training on course
BRUSSELS: Feedback from the air conditioning and refrigeration industry is being used to develop free e-learning modules and booklets to assist in…
Daikin recalls Japanese cassettes
JAPAN: Daikin has issued a recall in Japan after fears that three models of ceiling cassette air conditioning units could short circuit…
France clears Daimler and R134a
FRANCE: The French Supreme Court has upheld last August’s decision to overturn the MAC regulations and allow Daimler to continue to use…
Conference discount extended
UK: The organisers of the 3rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain have extended the early bird booking discount…
Faulty dehumidifier recalled
USA: A GE brand dehumidifier has been recalled after it was found that the compressor could short-circuit and create a fire hazard….
Actrol faces action over refrigerant pricing
AUSTRALIA: Refrigeration wholesaler Actrol Parts Pty is to face court over allegations that it made false or misleading representations related to refrigerant…
Star establishes US subsidiary
USA: UK company Star Refrigeration has established a subsidiary in the US to manufacture and supply the company’s “low-charge ammonia” Azane technology….