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Weakening F-gas proposals will attract imports
EUROPE: Environmental NGOs have warned manufacturers that weakening the F-gas revision proposals will open the door for foreign-subsidised HFC heat pump imports.
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F-gas bans not technically feasible
BELGIUM: Leading European home appliance manufacturers that the proposed F-gas bans would not be technically feasible for all applications.
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Swedish contractors back “natural” transition
SWEDEN: Four of the leading Swedish installation and service companies working with heat pumps have written to Swedish MPs in support of the F-gas revision proposals.
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Nibe ends interest in Fujitsu General
SWEDEN: Swedish heat pump manufacturer Nibe has ended its interest in the Fujitsu General air conditioning business.
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Cold storage company fined over $195,000
USA: A cold storage company has paid penalties of over $195,000 for violating federal laws relating to the use of ammonia.
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Industry offers counter F-gas proposals
EUROPE: Leading groups representing the HVAC, refrigeration and foam insulation sectors are calling on the European Parliament to take a practical approach in the upcoming vote on the F-gas revision.
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Thailand destroys over 19 tonnes of illegal CFC refrigerants
USA/THAILAND: More than 19 tonnes of ozone-depleting CFC refrigerants seized by Thailand’s customs authority have been collected and destroyed by US company Tradewater.
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Daikin joins sustainability group
JAPAN: Daikin has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) which conducts discussions, research, and advocacy on sustainability issues.
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F-gas revision to ensure cylinder return
EUROPE: Refrigerant sellers will need to provide evidence of their arrangements for the return of cylinders for refilling under the F-gas revision proposals.
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ISH welcomed back but visitors drop 18%
GERMANY: The return of the ISH sanitary, heating and air conditioning technology exhibition to Frankfurt last week attracted 153,734 visitors, according to the organiser’s closing report.
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Scientists back propane in heat pumps
SWEDEN: More than 40 scientists from across Europe have signed a position statement backing what they say is the proven superior efficiencies of hydrocarbon refrigerants in heat pumps.
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Swegon presents first “green” Gold AHU
SWEDEN: Swegon has displayed its first concept air handling unit made from “green” steel at this week’s ISH trade fair in Frankfurt.
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Kapur named as next Honeywell CEO
USA: Honeywell president and COO Vimal Kapur is to succeed Darius Adamczyk as CEO on June 1.
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