World News
27th June 2016
Australia announces HFC phase-down
AUSTRALIA: The Federal Government of Australia has announced it is to implement an 85% phase-down of HFC refrigerants. By making the announcement, Australia joins Europe,…
25th June 2016
Conference to address marine R22 phase out
USA: ASHRAE is helping to address the replacement of R22 refrigerant in the mobile marine sector at a special conference in January. The conference, entitled…
24th June 2016
Midea buys majority stake in Clivet
[caption id="attachment_23455" align="alignright" width="400"] Bruno Bellò (left) and Stefano Bellò (right) agree the deal with Midea's Eric Tian[/caption] CHINA: Midea has entered into a definitive…
24th June 2016
Brexit brings no change to F-gas
UK: Despite the UK’s decision to quit the EU, the UK air conditioning and refrigeration industry will not see any changes to the F-gas regulations.…
24th June 2016
Foster/Gamko video explains eco directive
UK: Foster Refrigerator and its sister brand Gamko has created an animated video to explain the commercial refrigeration Ecodesign Directive and associated energy labelling. The…
23rd June 2016
De Bruyn steps down at Bitzer Asia
SINGAPORE: Luca Bernini and Ang Chin Leong are to take over management of Bitzer Refrigeration Asia from July 1. Current md of both Bitzer Asia…
22nd June 2016
Systems focus of new ASHRAE handbook
USA: Updates on thermal storage and district heating and cooling are included in the new 2016 ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Systems and Equipment. The volume…
21st June 2016
$500,000 fine for failing to plug R22 leaks
USA: A US supermarket chain is to pay a fine of $500,000 for failing to promptly repair R22 refrigerant leaks. In addition, the retailer, California-based…
21st June 2016
Kelvion’s owner buys Fläkt Woods
[caption id="attachment_23314" align="alignright" width="370"] The Fläkt Woods factory in Colchester, UK[/caption] GERMANY: Investment group Triton, owner of heat exchanger company Kelvion, has signed an agreement…
20th June 2016
Panasonic takes to the air
VIETNAM: Panasonic air conditioning is taking to the air this month following a branding deal with the Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air. The first first aircraft to…
18th June 2016
Flammables study focus on A2L refrigerants
USA: The main focus of the $5.2m flammable refrigerants study, announced on June 2, will focus on the A2L “mildly flammables”, the Cooling Post has…
17th June 2016
Glen Dimplex recalls portable ACs
AUSTRALIA: Glen Dimplex Australia has issued a recall on a number of its portable air conditioners after fears of overheating. The units affected are GDC18RWA…
17th June 2016
Chemours welcomes Trane’s R514A pledge
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer Chemours has welcomed Trane’s announcement that it is to offer R514A as an alternative to R123 on its CenTraVac centrifugal chillers. Sold…
16th June 2016
Juergen Goeller re-elected as EPEE chair
BELGIUM: Juergen Goeller of UTC Carrier was re-elected as chair of the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) at the group’s AGM today.…
15th June 2016
Trane adopts new low GWP refrigerant R514A
USA: Trane is expanding its range of CenTraVac centrifugal chillers in the US and Canada with models running on the lower GWP refrigerants R514A and…
15th June 2016
EU plans sweeping changes to eco labelling
EUROPE: Euro MPs are proposing to sweep away the proliferating pluses in today’s top class (A+, A++, A+++) energy efficiency labels with a clearer A…
15th June 2016
Magnetic commercial fridge system launches
FRANCE: A leading magnetic refrigeration company has launched what is said to be the first commercial magnetic cooling system. The developer Cooltech Applications, a company based in…
14th June 2016
India set to impose duty on Chinese R134a
INDIA: Sources in India say the government is set to impose anti-dumping duty of US$1.22/kg on import of R134a from China. The move to protect…
14th June 2016
Spool compressor passes low GWP test
USA: Tests on a 40-ton spool compressor with low GWP refrigerants are said to have demonstrated improved efficiency and performance compared to current compressor designs.…
13th June 2016
Emerson develops CO2 info tool
USA: Emerson Climate Technologies is to launch a web-based information tool to assist customers moving to CO2 refrigeration systems. The new tool, which allows customers…
13th June 2016
AREA goes global
BELGIUM: AREA, the European air conditioning and refrigeration contractors’ body, is opening up its membership to non-European contractor groups. The introduction of an International Observer…
13th June 2016
Nualight sells LED drivers business
IRELAND: Refrigerated display case LED lighting manufacturer Nualight has sold its LED drivers business to US company Fulham. The Cork-based company has reached an agreement…
12th June 2016
Star demonstrates EcoDesign compliant chiller
UK: Guests from across the industry visited Star Refrigeration’s factory in Renfrew on Wednesday for the unveiling of the company’s brand new Azanechiller 2.0. The…
12th June 2016
Caterers’ guide to new EU labelling laws
EUROPE: The UK’s Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA) has produced an explanatory guide to new energy labelling being introduced on refrigeration equipment from next month.…
11th June 2016
AHRI calls for US energy efficiency reforms
[caption id="attachment_14318" align="alignright" width="400"] Stephen Yurek: "calls to reform current energy efficiency policies"[/caption] USA: The AHRI has called on the US government to reform current…
9th June 2016
AHR Expo calls for award entries
USA: The organiser of AHR Expo, the USA’s annual HVACR exhibition, is calling for entries for its 2017 Innovation Awards Competition. The annual awards are run annually amongst…
6th June 2016
Germany accused of flouting recycling laws
GERMANY: A leading "green" group has accused Germany of failing to implement European fridge recycling standards, resulting in the release of millions of tonnes of CFCs.…