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$10m for energy efficient projects
USA: Advanced energy efficient refrigeration systems could benefit from $10 million of US government funding. …
LG updates the Artcool
KOREA: LG Electronics has unveiled a new version of its Artcool residential air conditioner….
Daikin introduces R32 air conditioners
AUSTRALIA: Daikin is the latest company to launch air conditioners running on the “mildly flammable” refrigerant R32….
Scientists discover four new ODS gases
UK: Mystery surrounds the source of four new ozone depleting substances detected in the atmosphere and said to be rising fast….
Daikin to assemble VRV lV in US
USA: Daikin is to assemble VRV air conditioners for the first time in North America….
EC backs safety of R1234yf
BRUSSELS: The European Commission has concluded that the refrigerant R1234yf poses no serious risk in MAC systems….
EC poised to rule on R1234yf?
BRUSSELS: Honeywell and DuPont could face statement of objections from the EC’s antitrust arm over sales of R1234yf as early as next…
Prison for Chinese counterfeiter
CHINA: The owner of a Chinese company has been jailed for three years after a second conviction for producing counterfeit refrigerants. …
VRF the key in Johnson/Hitachi deal
USA: The head of Johnson Controls has revealed that Hitachi’s VRF was a major reason behind its 60% stake in the company’s…
Flammables being sold in illegal cylinders
AUSTRALIA: Air conditioning and refrigeration engineers have been warned of flammable refrigerants being sold in illegal and potentially dangerous refillable cylinders….