World News
Honeywell and Chemours announce R1234yf auto retrofits
USA: Leading refrigerant manufacturers Chemours and Honeywell have separately announced a means to retrofit older vehicles using R134a to the latest vehicle AC refrigerant R1234yf….
Africa calls for a ban on non-inverter AC splits
AFRICA: A leading figure in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry is calling for an end to the importation and sale of inefficient non-inverter air conditioners in Africa….
Sanhua expands Vietnamese plant
VIETNAM: Chinese air conditioning and refrigeration component manufacturer Sanhua has completed phase 2 of a US$60.8m investment in its factory in Vietnam….
Suniso lubricants under new management
USA: Suniso refrigerant lubricants are now being marketed and distributed exclusively by Petro-Canada Lubricants and strategic partners globally….
Penalties totalling over $115,000 for illegal HFC imports
USA: The US Environmental protection Agency has completed settlements totalling over $115,000 against five companies who allegedly imported HFCs without allowances in violation of the US AIM Act. …
Copeland to close Welkenraedt plant
BELGIUM: Copeland has announced the closure of its Welkenraedt commercial air conditioning and refrigeration compressor factory….
Rheem set to acquire Nortek Global HVAC
USA: Atlanta-based HVACR equipment manufacturer Rheem has announced its intention to acquire fellow US manufacturer Nortek Global HVAC (NGH) from Madison Industries….
LG extends heat pump research to China
SOUTH KOREA: LG Electronics has expanded its global heat pump R&D network with the establishment of the Chinese Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (CCAHR) in Harbin….
Panasonic and Yanmar to form gas heat pump JV
JAPAN: Panasonic and Yanmar Energy Systems are to establish a joint venture to develop and manufacture gas engine heat pump (GHP) air conditioners….
Carrier appoints Viridus as exclusive distributor
IRELAND: Carrier Solutions UK has appointed Viridus Energy as exclusive distributor in the Republic of Ireland for its residential and light commercial heating and cooling product range….