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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….
Goodman faces $803m class action
USA: Goodman could face estimated damages of $803m in a new class action over the alleged sale of defective air conditioners….
Airedale completes Barkell buy-out
UK: Airedale International’s US parent company, Modine Manufacturing, has announced it has now completed the acquisition of Consett-based manufacturer of custom-built air…
Bitzer set to expand in India
INDIA: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer is expanding its operations in India to support the establishment of a cold food chain in the country….
EPEE calls for green policy enforcement
BELGIUM: EPEE has called on the EU to create a European enforcement authority for laws such as ecodesign and energy labelling….
Airedale opens Dubai office
DUBAI: Airedale International, has now officially opened its gateway to the Middle East following a launch event at its Dubai Airport Freezone…
Singapore issues HC refrigerant warning
SINGAPORE: Air conditioning and refrigeration engineers in Singapore have been instructed to be extra vigilant following injuries and fatalities involving hydrocarbon refrigerants….
CFCs destroyed in pioneering project
USA: A San Francisco based company has completed the destruction of around 8 tons of the CFC R12 from Nepal in a…