World News
9th October 2015
HFC phase-down key to CO2 reductions
AUSTRALIA: A reduction in HFC emissions is key to Australian government proposals to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 80 million tonnes by 2030. While…
8th October 2015
R410A subs perform well at high ambients
[caption id="attachment_16330" align="alignright" width="400"] Tests were carried out on a 14kW Trane Precedent rooftop unit[/caption] USA: Further tests of low GWP alternatives to R410A in…
8th October 2015
HFO1233zd wins innovation award
USA: Honeywell’s Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent (LBA), the HFO 1233zd(E), has won a top chemical award. The low GWP gas, which is also being used…
8th October 2015
Carrier Transicold views a CO2 future
USA: Carrier Transicold is looking to build on its work with CO2 by targeting the adoption of this natural refrigerant across its transport refrigeration portfolio.…
7th October 2015
Ebm-Papst begins €66m investment
GERMANY: Ebm-Papst has broken ground on a new 38,000m² distribution centre to be built adjacent to its factory in Hollenbacher. The new building is expected…
7th October 2015
Scientists suspect large R134a plant leak
USA: Scientists suspect refrigerant manufacturing plants may have cleaned up their act after seeing a sudden drop in atmospheric concentrations of HCFC133a, a precursor of R134a.…
7th October 2015
Beijer Ref cleared to acquire Realcold
NEW ZEALAND: Beijer Ref’s subsidiary B100 Ltd has been given clearance to acquire the business and assets of New Zealand refrigeration wholesaler Realcold. The deal,…
6th October 2015
R404A replacement blends HFCs with CO2
USA: ASHRAE is proposing to list a new low GWP R404A refrigerant replacement blend comprising an HFC, an HFO and CO2. The refrigerant, R455A, is…
4th October 2015
Repairing small leaks may be harmful
FRANCE: A new refrigerant containment study questions current leakage thresholds, suggesting that repairing small leaks may actually be more detrimental to the environment. According to…
4th October 2015
Hillphoenix wins fifth GreenChill award
[caption id="attachment_16228" align="alignright" width="400"] Scott Martin (left) of Hillphoenix receives the Store Certification Excellence award from Tom Land of the EPA GreenChill Programme.[/caption] USA: Hillphoenix…
4th October 2015
Güntner to open factory in Romania
ROMANIA: German heat exchanger manufacturer Güntner has commenced test production at a new commercial refrigeration plant in Romania. The new 18,000m2 facility in Sibiu, Transylvania,…
3rd October 2015
Siam Daikin recognised for R32 support
[caption id="attachment_16217" align="alignright" width="399"] Nakorn Silpa-archa (right), permanent secretary at the Ministry of Labour presents Bundit Srivallapanondh (left), managing director of Siam Daikin Sales Co…
3rd October 2015
AHR Expo returns to Orlando
USA: More than 35,000 visitors are expected to make their way to Orlando in January for the 68th AHR Expo. The organiser of the show,…
3rd October 2015
“Dishonest” contractor fined $1.3m and shut down
USA: An air conditioning contractor has been fined over $1.3m and its business in Georgia shut down after being accused of dishonesty, deception and intimidation.…
2nd October 2015
Daikin approves cold jointing systems
[caption id="attachment_4247" align="alignright" width="400"] Mechanical jointing companies like Reflok have welcomed the Daikin announcement[/caption] EUROPE: Daikin has approved the use of “alternative materials for jointing…
1st October 2015
Hoshizaki to expand Griffin plant
USA: Hoshizaki America is to expand its refrigeration product manufacturing plant and main distribution centre in Griffin, Georgia. Originally opened in 2001, the Griffin plant…
1st October 2015
Johnson-Hitachi complete ac deal
USA/JAPAN: Johnson Controls and Hitachi have completed their global joint venture deal and will commence operations as Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning. Johnson Controls has acquired a…
30th September 2015
ASHRAE updates commissioning guide
USA: ASHRAE has produced new guidelines for commissioning providers to ensure optimised operation of their facilities and systems. ASHRAE Guideline 0.2-2015, Commissioning Process for Existing…
30th September 2015
University patents CO2/HC blend
AUSTRALIA: An Australian university has filed a patent for a CO2/hydrocarbon refrigerant blend which lowers CO2’s freezing point to -78.5°C. Curtin University in Western Australia…
30th September 2015
F-gas standards are popular outside EU
ITALY: The standards of training and knowledge set by the European F-gas regulations are proving attractive to non-EU-member states. Centro Studi Galileo (CSG), the Italian…
30th September 2015
Hanbell to develop oil-free compressor
SWEDEN: Chinese manufacturer Hanbell has joined forces with leading Swedish bearings company SKF to develop a magnetic centrifugal compressor. Combining the centrifugal compressor with oil-free…
29th September 2015
Koxka/Kobol plants to reopen next month
SPAIN: The K Refrigeration Group plans to restart production at both the Koxka refrigeration factory and the Kobol heat exchanger plant next month. Production will…
29th September 2015
Heat pump summit returns to Nuremberg
GERMANY: The very latest developments and technology in the world of heat pumps will be discussed next month when the European Heat Pump Summit returns…
29th September 2015
R404A replacement in line for R&D award
USA: Honeywell’s lower GWP replacement for R404A has been named a finalist for the R&D 100 Awards, sponsored by the US publication R&D Magazine. Solstice…
29th September 2015
A-Gas buys US reclaim business
USA: A-Gas Americas has increased its refrigerant reclamation capabilities in the USA with the acquisition of Refri-Claim. Formed in 2007, Refri-Claim is a division of…
28th September 2015
MTL Cool launches R441A fridge
CANADA: MTL Cool has now launched a new series of energy-saving commercial refrigeration units that run on the new hydrocarbon blend refrigerant R441A. A prototype…
27th September 2015
R32 air conditioner sales pass 3 million
JAPAN: Although global availability is still limited, as of March this year sales of air conditioners using the “mildly flammable” refrigerant R32 had already passed…