World News
Lu-Ve to expand US manufacturing site
USA: Heat exchanger product manufacturer Lu-Ve has broken ground on the 19,000m2 extension of its factory in Jacksonville, Texas….
Customs stop more LPG tank smuggling attempts
POLAND: Polish customs officers have intercepted further attempts to smuggle refrigerant across the border from Ukraine in vehicle LPG tanks….
GIA acquisition boosts Beijer Ref sales
SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has reported a sales increase of 12% to SEK9,493m (€832m) in Q3, compared to the same period in 2023….
Lab equipment wins F-gas exemption
EUROPE: Manufacturers of certain specialist low temperature laboratory equipment have won a temporary exemption from the F-gas regulations, allowing them to continue using refrigerants with a GWP of over 150….
Dutch seize 4,800 cylinders of illegal F-gas
NETHERLANDS: Four shipping containers carrying around 4,800 cylinders of illegal F-gas refrigerants have been seized in the latest crackdown by Dutch customs authorities….
Electricity costs drive heat pump sales
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has insisted that cost-effective electricity is key to heat pump uptake in Europe, on a day it has designated as Heat Pump Day….
Qvantum establishes French subsidiary
SWEDEN/FRANCE: Swedish heat pump and energy system company Qvantum has established a subsidiary in France. …
“Natural” refrigerants groups join forces
GERMANY: The “natural” refrigerants groups Eurammon and Refrigerants, Naturally have joined forces to amplify their impact in promoting “natural” refrigerants in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump technologies….
Bitzer appoints marine service partner
UK: Bitzer has appointed Kent-based Ernest West & Beynon as an authorised marine service partner, with a particular focus on the specialist cooling requirements of the marine and offshore industries….
BASF to build world’s most powerful heat pump
GERMANY: Chemical manufacturer BASF has received €310m from the German government for the construction of what is described as the world’s most powerful industrial heat pump….