World News
Robert Heap RIP
UK: Robert Heap MBE, one of the most respected, influential and well-known members of the refrigeration industry, sadly passed away last week…
Oil-less linear compressor launched
BRAZIL: Hermetic refrigeration compressor manufacturer Embraco has announced the worldwide launch of its oil-free linear compressor for domestic fridges….
Top speakers at cold chain conference
UK: Leaders from the supermarket sector and food manufacturing will speak at the 3rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold…
ASHRAE’s new MOT for BACnet conformance
USA: New tests and test improvements are included in the newly published ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135.1-2013, Method of Test for Conformance to BACnet….
Four bidders for GEA HX business?
GERMANY: GEA is said to have picked four final bidders for its heat exchanger division, Reuters has reported….
Companies cited for ammonia safety failures
USA: A leading frozen food manufacturer and its refrigeration maintenance supplier face health and safety charges, including failing to provide adequate ammonia…
Carrier ensures CFCs are destroyed
USA: Air conditioning manufacturer Carrier reports that it has prevented 111,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions thanks to its end-of-life refrigerant management programme….
The future’s in Sydney
AUSTRALIA: The future of the hvac industry is to be discussed at a special conference in Sydney in July….
Industry and greens applaud positive vote
Strasbourg: For possibly the first time, environmental groups and the air conditioning and refrigeration industry are in accord in welcoming the new…
EC votes through F-gas revisions
Strasbourg: The European Parliament has today voted to accept the proposed revisions to the F-gas regulations….