World News
11th April 2018
New sorbent boosts efficiency
GERMANY: Scientists in Germany claim to have developed a new more efficient sorbent for use in adsorption chillers. A research team at the Institute of…
11th April 2018
Germany faces fine in R134a dispute
LUXEMBOURG: The advocate general of the European Court of Justice has declared that Germany violated European law by allowing Daimler to continue using R134a in…
10th April 2018
Hydrocarbon barriers is webinar topic
BELGIUM: The barriers to the uptake of flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants will be the subject of a free webinar on April 25. Organised by the EU-funded…
9th April 2018
Holy order for 50,000 evaporative coolers
[caption id="attachment_46483" align="aligncenter" width="630"] The tented city is home to three million pilgrims during the Hajj[/caption] AUSTRALIA/SAUDI ARABIA: Seeley International has supplied around 50,000 Breezair…
9th April 2018
Engie’s Quantum chillers now on R513A
GERMANY: Engie Refrigeration’s Quantum R134a chillers can now also be used with lower GWP refrigerant R513A, the company has announced. All of Engie Refrigeration’s Quantum…
8th April 2018
Dorin updates selection software
ITALY: Compressor manufacturer Dorin has released an update of its selection software. Dorin, which celebrates its centenary this year, has made the latest version (18.03)…
8th April 2018
Arkema a sponsor of Women’s World Cup
FRANCE: Refrigerant manufacturer Arkema has been named as the first national supporter of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, due to be held from 7 June…
4th April 2018
Elta expands Asian operations
UK: Fan manufacturer Elta has announced an expansion of its Asian operation with the creation of Elta Fans India alongside the recently rebranded Elta Fans…
4th April 2018
Bitzer buys Alfa Laval’s shell-and-tube
ITALY/GERMANY: German compressor manufacturer Bitzer has acquired the shell-and-tube heat exchanger segment of Alfa Laval SpA based in Alonte, Northern Italy. The deal, signed yesterday…
3rd April 2018
Chemours buys refrigerant supplier ICOR
USA: Leading refrigerant manufacturer Chemours has acquired ICOR International, a privately-owned US supplier of branded refrigerants. ICOR supplies a range of HFC refrigerants – R134a,…
3rd April 2018
UNEP to raise awareness of women in RAC
FRANCE: OzonAction, in cooperation with UN Women, is launching a global initiative to raise awareness of the opportunities available to women in the refrigeration and…
3rd April 2018
LG awarded for sustained excellence
USA: LG Electronics has been recognised by the US EPA with the 2018 Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. The award,…
2nd April 2018
Frascold updates selection software
ITALY: Air conditioning and refrigeration compressor manufacturer Frascold has released an updated version of its selection software. The new Frascold selection software v1.9 adds a…
2nd April 2018
Webinar on York R1233zd chiller
USA: The reasons behind Johnson Controls’ selection of HFO refrigerant R1233zd in its latest York YZ chiller will be discussed in a free-to-access webinar this week.…
30th March 2018
Panasonic to launch larger CO2 CU
EUROPE: Panasonic is set to follow up the European launch of a 2hp CO2 refrigeration condensing unit last year with a 10hp unit in medium…
29th March 2018
US claims magnetic refrigeration advance
USA: Researchers in the US claim to have made a breakthrough in achieving refrigeration-level cooling by using very small quantities of magnetocaloric materials. Staff at…
28th March 2018
NASRC petitions for faster code changes
USA: A “natural” refrigerants support group has launched a petition calling for a faster revision of codes and standards to allow for greater use of…
28th March 2018
IIR seeks award nominations
FRANCE: The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is seeking nominations for its quadrennial scientific prizes, which includes the €8,000 Gustav Lorentzen Medal. The awards are…
28th March 2018
Alfa Laval to sell h-ex business
SWEDEN: Alfa Laval is to sell its heat exchanger systems business, currently part of the Greenhouse division, to the NIBE Group. The closing of the…
27th March 2018
Mitsubishi integrates Spanish companies
SPAIN: Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems Spa has acquired the minority shares of the Spanish Climaveneta distribution company Topclima and service company Sater.…
24th March 2018
California approves original SNAP rules
USA: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) yesterday adopted the EPA’s proposed SNAP rules to reduce emissions of HFC refrigerants despite the US Court of…
23rd March 2018
Split sales reach 113 million units
ITALY: Split system air conditioners continue to dominate the global market with around 113 million outdoor units sold last year. According to figures presented by…
22nd March 2018
Scientists find rapid test for legionella
GERMANY: Researchers at the Technical University of Munich claim to have developed a rapid test for legionnaires’ disease. In the event of an outbreak of…
21st March 2018
Phase down sparks rise in illegal sales
EUROPE: With the F-gas regulations beginning to bite and higher GWP refrigerants becoming expensive and scarce, evidence of illegal imports and sales is increasing. Despite…
21st March 2018
Mostra Convegno hosts 162,000 visitors
ITALY: The organiser of Mostra Convegno Expocomfort is claiming 162,000 trade visitors at last week’s event in Milan. These unaudited figures indicate a rise of…
21st March 2018
Midea propane ac wins Blue Angel award
CHINA: Midea’s new All Easy Series residential split system air conditioner using propane refrigerant has been awarded a Blue Angel certificate for its environmentally friendly…
20th March 2018
Survey studies barriers to hydrocarbons
BELGIUM: A new online survey is seeking to gauge the future for flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants and the barriers to their uptake in the EU. Organised…