World News
8th July 2017
Daimler takes delivery of CO2 compressors
JAPAN: Sanden, one of Japan’s leading automotive component manufacturers, has confirmed that it is now supplying compressors for use in Daimler’s promised CO2 car air…
8th July 2017
Ammonia blast under investigation
USA: Authorities are investigating an ammonia explosion and leak at a food manufacturing plant on Friday morning in Illinois, near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. A…
7th July 2017
France to impose tax on HFCs
FRANCE: The French government looks set to follow fellow European member Spain in imposing taxes on HFC refrigerants. French environment minister Nicolas Hulot announced the…
6th July 2017
HFO conference call for papers
UK: The organiser of a major international conference on the application of HFO refrigerants has announced a call for papers. The UK’s Institute of Refrigeration…
6th July 2017
EPEE demands swift action after EU Kigali nod
BELGIUM: EPEE has called for a swift ratification of the Kigali amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants after the European Parliament gave its consent on…
5th July 2017
Engie backs liquid nitrogen refrigeration
FRANCE: GNVert, part of French energy provider Engie, has partnered with German gas manufacturer Messer to promote liquid nitrogen transport refrigeration. With the establishment of…
4th July 2017
Trane expands VRF training in Brazil
BRAZIL: Trane has opened a second training centre for its TVR VRF air conditioning systems in Curitiba. The new 100m² facility complements the existing facility…
4th July 2017
Heat Pump Summit returns to Nuremberg
GERMANY: The European Heat Pump Summit returns to Nuremberg in October with a fresh look at all aspects of industrial and commercial heat pump applications.…
4th July 2017
New process could cut price of HFOs
CHINA: A new manufacturing process being trialled in China could lead to reductions in the price of HFO refrigerants. Fourth generation hydrofluoroolefin refrigerants are seen…
3rd July 2017
Fausing takes over as Danfoss CEO
DENMARK: Kim Fausing officially takes over as the new CEO of Danfoss this morning, following the departure of Niels B Christiansen. Christiansen bowed out of…
2nd July 2017
BTGA forms refrigeration section
[caption id="attachment_38339" align="aligncenter" width="627"] Steering the new refrigeration technology section (l to r): chief executive Günther Mertz, the designated chairman of the Kältetechnik department, Jörn…
1st July 2017
Epta buys Philippines distributor
[caption id="attachment_38324" align="aligncenter" width="627"] Agreeing the deal: Epta Asia general manager Gennaro Gentile and Nancy O Rañola, president/chief executive officer King Richard Shop System[/caption] ITALY:…
1st July 2017
Fake refrigerant warning as prices soar
SOUTH AFRICA: Refrigerant purchasers in South Africa are being urged not to opt for cheaper, inferior substitutes as global refrigerant prices continue to rise. Refrigerant…
1st July 2017
$150k to switch to natural refrigerants
USA: Businesses in Sacramento, California, are being offered up to $150,000 to move to “natural” refrigerants. The Pilot Natural Refrigerant Incentive Program being offered by…
30th June 2017
CFCs found in Swiss groundwater
SWITZERLAND: Mystery surrounds the source of traces of CFCs found in groundwater samples in the Fraubrunnen area of Bern. The Bern Office for Water and…
30th June 2017
AHR Expo invites awards entries
USA: The organiser of the 2018 AHR Expo in Chicago is inviting entries for its Innovation Awards competition. The competition is open to all exhibitors…
29th June 2017
ASHRAE extends global reach
USA: As part of its commitment to extend the Society's global reach, ASHRAE has announced the formation of a new ASHRAE Region in Europe and…
28th June 2017
Olesen is ASHRAE president
USA: Bjarne W Olesen, a professor at the Technical University of Denmark, has been appointed president of ASHRAE for 2017-2018. Head of the University’s Department…
28th June 2017
Cocaine, cigarettes and R22 refrigerant
BELGIUM: Cocaine, cigarettes and R22 refrigerant were amongst a haul of illegal items caught up in a large-scale operation targeting counterfeit goods by the European…
28th June 2017
Güntner opens CO2/NH3 test lab
GERMANY: Güntner has completed a new test chamber capable of performing capacity and air volume measurements on CO2 and ammonia coolers, condensers and evaporators. Located…
27th June 2017
Bosch buys Italian chiller firm MTA
GERMANY: Bosch Thermotechnology is to acquire Italian chiller manufacturer MTA SpA, following agreements signed in Milan last week. Best known for its extensive range of…
27th June 2017
Haier R290 ac line is Euro safety certified
CHINA: Haier’s propane air conditioner production line at its factory in Jiaozhou has received safety certification from German assessment company TUV Rheinland. During the certification…
26th June 2017
Seville venue for 2018 Eurovent Summit
SPAIN: The Eurovent Association is to jointly organise its 2018 conference with the Spanish associations AEFYT and AFEC. This next edition of the Eurovent Summit,…
25th June 2017
US man charged over illegal R22 import
USA: The owner of a California car parts business has been charged with illegally importing refrigerant R22 in cylinders marked as R134a. Mahmoud Alkabbani, 63,…
25th June 2017
Man sold hydrocarbon as drop-in refrigerant
USA: A man arrested for selling a highly flammable propane/isobutane mixture as a drop-in refrigerant has been given a suspended sentence and ordered to pay…
25th June 2017
Halton buys French contractor
FINLAND: Indoor climate company Halton Group has agreed to acquire the French air conditioning contractor Diffus’Air. Established in 1996, Diffus’Air is a privately-owned company located…
22nd June 2017
Daikin plans service expansion
JAPAN: Daikin’s purchase of Airmaster for AUS$100m (JPY8m) through its subsidiary Daikin Australia Pty heralds an expansion of the Japanese manufacturer’s service network. Following yesterdays…