World News
25 Jul 2013
Daikin buys its Indonesian distributor
JAPAN: Daikin has acquired its distributor in Indonesia, PT Tata Solusi Pratama (TSP). The Japanese air conditioning manufacturer says the acquisition will…
24 Jul 2013
DuPont considers selling its refrigerants business
USA: DuPont is considering selling all or part of its Performance Chemicals division, a sector of the company which includes its refrigerants…
New blend could offer alternative to 1234yf
USA: A new refrigerant blend based around HFO1234ze could be a viable, less flammable alternative to 1234yf in car air conditioning systems….
22 Jul 2013
Russian customs uncover hidden R22
RUSSIA: Customs officers at the port of Taganrog have intercepted over 4,000kg of R22 disguised as R134a. During routine inspections earlier…
21 Jul 2013
Bitzer officially opens new US factory
USA: German refrigeration compressor manufacturer Bitzer has now officially opened its new 9,000m2 factory in Atlanta, Georgia….