World News
6th July 2016
Anti-dumping duties “unfair”
USA: National Refrigerants has warned that the imposition of anti-dumping duties on the import of Chinese refrigerants could jeopardise the future of the company. The…
6th July 2016
Reflok re-opened for business
USA: Mechanical fittings company Reflok has reopened for business following a management and organisational restructuring. Reflok and its UK-based European subsidiary Reflok Europe closed down…
6th July 2016
Guide to “natural” refrigerants in Japan
BELGIUM: Shecco’s latest regional report tackles the current and future use of natural refrigerants in Japan. Guide to Natural Refrigerants in Japan – State of…
6th July 2016
Bluon’s R458A refrigerant is SNAP-listed
USA: The US EPA has SNAP-listed Bluon Energy’s alternative refrigerant TdX 20, aka R458A. TdX 20 is described as a next-generation refrigerant blend for use…
6th July 2016
Judith Evans is president of IIR C2
FRANCE: Judith Evans, director of UK refrigeration test house RD&T, has been appointed president of the International Institute of Refrigeration’s Commission C2. IIR Commission C2…
5th July 2016
Fujitsu opens Dublin training centre
IRELAND: Fujitsu has opened a new air conditioning training centre in Dublin to serve customers in the Republic. Ian Carroll, Fujitsu’s sales and marketing director…
5th July 2016
Helium discovery “a game changer”
[caption id="attachment_7869" align="alignright" width="380"] Helium is critical to the functioning of MRI scanners[/caption] UK: Concerns over dwindling sources of helium – a vital element in…
2nd July 2016
AHRI updates cylinder recycling guidelines
USA: In the wake of the introduction of flammable refrigerants, the AHRI has published an update to its guidelines for refrigerant container recycling. AHRI Guideline…
2nd July 2016
Chinese refrigerants face US import duties
USA: Anti-dumping duties on imports of HFC refrigerant blends moved a step closer last week after clearance by the US Department of Commerce. The Department…
1st July 2016
1234yf team to receive “Heroes” award
USA: The team behind Honeywell’s development of HFO refrigerant R1234yf have been recognised as Heroes of Chemistry by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Since 1996,…
1st July 2016
Ammonia/CO2 conference call for papers
MACEDONIA: Papers describing technological innovations in ammonia and CO2 refrigeration are invited for a major conference in Ohrid next year. Organised by the International Institute…
30th June 2016
Ozone hole is on the mend
USA: Scientists have identified what has been called the “first fingerprints of healing” of the Antarctic ozone layer. The scientific team report that the September…
30th June 2016
Aircon gateway solutions firm bought
SWEDEN: Intesis Software, a Spanish company providing communication gateway solutions to leading air conditioning companies, has been acquired by HMS Industrial Networks AB. The purchase…
30th June 2016
Display cases adopt magnetic refrigeration
USA: Michigan-based display case maker Structural Concepts is to adopt magnetocaloric refrigeration technology under a deal with French magnetic fridge company Cooltech. The partnership will see the…
30th June 2016
ASHRAE updates BACnet standard
USA: ASHRAE has released a new version of BACnet Standard 135, reflecting major steps in advancing BACnet for the future IT landscape. BACnet Standard 135…
30th June 2016
Bitzer renews Beijer distribution deal
[caption id="attachment_23577" align="alignright" width="380"] Close cooperation (l to r): Erik Bucher (Bitzer director sales refrigeration), Robert Schweig (vice president Beijer Ref ARW, procurement), Simon Karlin…
29th June 2016
Grey outlook for US refrigerant cylinders
USA: The AHRI has announced significant changes to US refrigerant paint colour designations in the revised version of its refrigerant container colour guidelines. Revisions now…
29th June 2016
Energy storage project seeks industry input
UK: Cold chain companies are invited to become involved in a ground-breaking pan-European project investigating the potential of large-scale cryogenic energy storage. The CryoHub innovation…
29th June 2016
Phase-down provides certainty – AIRAH
AUSTRALIA: The Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has joined in the applause for its government’s HFC phase-down announcement. On Monday, the…
28th June 2016
Joint venture to deliver modular data centres
[caption id="attachment_23505" align="alignright" width="380"] The TSI premises in Oxford[/caption] UK: German ac manufacturer Stulz, a specialist in data centre cooling, has announced a joint venture…
28th June 2016
Johnson Controls adds $100k to A2L research
[caption id="attachment_23498" align="alignright" width="380"] Laura Wand of Johnson Controls (centre) presents the $100,000 cheque to ASHRAE president David Underwood (left), ASHRAE executive vice president Jeff…
27th June 2016
Eurovent stands by its principles
BELGIUM: Eurovent, the body representing HVACR manufacturers associations from the EMEA region, has produced a Statement of Principles. Sub-titled Joint views on an industry that…
27th June 2016
Aldes buys Danish firm Exhausto
FRANCE: Lyon-based HVAC company Aldes has acquired the Danish heat recovery ventilation company Exhausto. The Aldes group will acquire 100% of the company, which boasts…
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.…