World News
MHI ATES system for automotive parts maker
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems has received an order for a large-scale Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) system for an automotive parts manufacturer….
ECHA to consider impact of PFAS ban on seals
EUROPE: The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is to consider the impact of PFAS bans on the use of fluoropolymers in the manufacture of vital RACHP components like seals and gaskets….
F-gas guide for the heat pump sector
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has published a guide to the new European F-gas regulation (2024/573) and its specific implications for the heat pump sector….
Vaillant electronics plant supports heat pump demand
GERMANY: Heating company Vaillant has commenced production at a new electronic components factory in Remscheid to support the demand for heat pumps….
Swegon acquires German AHU manufacturer
SWEDEN/GERMANY: Swedish HVAC manufacturer Swegon has extended its modular air handling unit interests with the acquisition of family-owned German company Howatherm Klimatechnik….
Poland seizes 115 tonnes of F-gas
POLAND: At least 115 tonnes of F-gas are said to have been seized in Poland as part of a European crackdown on the illegal F-gas trade….
EU crackdown disrupts illegal HFC trade
BELGIUM: A six-month operation to disrupt the illegal trade in refrigerant gases has intercepted more than 400,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent material. …
EIA survey finds leaks at 50% of stores
USA: An undercover investigation claims to have detected HFC refrigerant leaks at 50% of supermarkets visited in Northern California….
Police bust scrap AC network
SPAIN: The Civil Guard says it has uncovered a network dedicated to illegal handling of refrigerant and waste electrical and electronic equipment….
Lordan establishes Spanish JV
SPAIN: Coil manufacturer Lordan ACS has established a new Spanish company in partnership with Serpentines y Evaporadores SA (SEREVA), a well-known heat exchanger manufacturer near Barcelona….