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Plugging skills gap in low GWP refrigerants
BRUSSELS: A number of European industry bodies are behind a new initiative to address the skills shortage amongst acr technicians working with…
Cold chain conference in Maastricht
NETHERLANDS: The 17th European Cold Chain Logistics Conference & Trade Show will take place at Crowne Plaza, Maastricht, from February 24-26, 2014….
EC calls on France to comply with F-gas
FRANCE: The European Commission has called on France to comply with the F-gas regulations or risk court action….
IIR calls for move to low GWP gases
POLAND: The International Institute of Refrigeration has urged for the adoption of low GWP refrigerants despite no agreement on an HFC phase-down…
Now Fujitsu announces R32 units
JAPAN: Fujitsu is the latest company to announce the introduction in Japan of air conditioners running on the low GWP refrigerant R32….
Green groups fear losing F-gas bans
UK: As European states met today to decide their position on the F-gas regulation revisions, green groups have called on governments to…
GEA begins heat exchanger sale
GERMANY: GEA is reported to have sent tender documents to private equity investors as the first step in the sale its heat…
Mitsubishi Electric faces Australian court
AUSTRALIA: Mitsubishi Electric Australia is to face a Federal court for allegedly engaging in resale price maintenance on its air conditioning units….
Danfoss eases hc product sales
Danfoss has relaxed its rules for sale of compressors and controls for use with flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants….
LG to build $300m hq in New Jersey
USA: LG Electronics has started construction of a new $300m North American headquarters in New Jersey, despite opposition from conservation groups….