World News
EPA proposes approval of hydrocarbons
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency has proposed four hydrocarbon refrigerants be approved for use in six refrigeration and air conditioning applications….
Sabiana bought by Swiss AFG group
SWITZERLAND: Arbonia-Forster-Holding Group (AFG) is buying a majority stake in Italian fan coil manufacturer Sabiana….
Miami firm fined for selling illegal R22 units
USA: A Miami company has been fined $200,000 for selling and distributing air conditioning equipment containing R22 refrigerant….
Airedale expands ME operations
DUBAI: British manufacturer Airedale International has appointed Nissar Rahman as sales & applications engineer for the Middle East, supporting area manager, Andrew…
Daikin invests $9m in Owatonna plant
USA: Daikin is planning a $9m expansion of its Applied Air Systems manufacturing facility in Owatonna, Minnesota….
Trane recalls over 100,000 splits
USA: Trane has recalled over 100,000 split air conditioning units in the USA over fears of a potential shock hazard….
CES claims Fanwall patent infringement
USA: CES Group is taking legal action against two companies for alleged infringements of seven of CES Group’s Fanwall Technology patents….
Fridge manufacturers challenge standards
USA: A manufacturers’ association is the latest group to challenge the US government’s new commercial refrigeration energy efficiency rules….
Copper thief faces jail for releasing R22
USA: An Ohio man who stole air conditioning units for their scrap copper faces 31 months in prison for releasing R22 refrigerant…
Cold storage firm fined for ammonia violations
USA: A cold storage firm will pay fines of $108,000 and complete $345,000 of environmental projects for alleged violations of laws to prevent…