World News
26th September 2015
Burr Oak’s revolutionary coil expander
USA: Production machinery company Burr Oak Tool is to launch the latest in coil expansion technology in a series of global events in November. While…
26th September 2015
Mitsubishi builds new JPY5bn r&d centre
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric has commenced construction of a new JPY5bn (€37m) air conditioning r&d centre adjacent to its main works in Shizuoka. Scheduled to open…
26th September 2015
Unlicensed operators arrested in sting
USA: In a clampdown on unlicensed contractors, authorities in Florida yesterday arrested nine individuals illegally offering plumbing, electrical or air conditioning services. The Florida Department…
26th September 2015
Turbocor compressor wins another award
[caption id="attachment_16052" align="alignright" width="400"] Ricardo Schneider, president of Danfoss Turbocor Compressors (left), receives the Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency award from US Congressman Jerry McNerney…
24th September 2015
AHRI to reveal latest low GWP gas tests
USA: Test results from Phase ll of the Low GWP Alternative Refrigerants Evaluation Programme (AREP) will be presented at a conference prior to the ASHRAE…
24th September 2015
Fujitsu builds new r&d centre
THAILAND: Japanese manufacturer Fujitsu is to step up the development of commercial air conditioners by constructing a new r&d centre at its development subsidiary Fujitsu…
23rd September 2015
Management changes at Trox
[caption id="attachment_16004" align="alignright" width="400"] Udo Jong: new responsibilities[/caption] GERMANY: There are changes at Trox with the sudden departure of chairman Michael Bauer and the appointment…
23rd September 2015
US EPA considers future ban on R134a chillers
[caption id="attachment_16000" align="alignright" width="324"] R134a could in the future be deemed unacceptable for use in chillers[/caption] USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering…
23rd September 2015
Customs seize R22 on Vanuatu
VANUATU: It appears nowhere is free from illegal imports of refrigerant, following a seizure of R22 on the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. At…
22nd September 2015
US faces critical engineer shortages
USA: A critical shortage of hvacr engineers and installers has been reported across the USA, with an estimated 115,000 needing to be trained to meet…
22nd September 2015
Hitachi’s air conditioner that sees all
JAPAN: Hitachi is to introduce an air conditioner that can detect a room’s occupants, room size and layout to provide perfect comfort conditions. Announced for…
21st September 2015
Daikin Emura in limited edition finishes
ITALY: Daikin’s Emura air conditioner is being sold in a faux leather finish in Italy. The limited edition Alcantara for Daikin combines the Japanese manufacturer’s…
21st September 2015
Haier announces launch of R32 ac
[caption id="attachment_15957" align="alignright" width="300"] The R32 unit joins Haier's Super Match range[/caption] CHINA: Haier announced the launch of an air conditioner using the lower GWP…
20th September 2015
Guide charts rise of naturals
BELGIUM: The latest market guide from Shecco charts the rise of natural refrigerants in North America, particularly CO2. North America has always been a large…
19th September 2015
China seizes counterfeit refrigerant
[caption id="attachment_15942" align="alignright" width="400"] Chinese authorities have carried out further counterfeit refrigerant seizures in Zhuhai[/caption] CHINA: Authorities in China report the seizure of 900 cylinders…
18th September 2015
Quality check fails 50% of R134a
[caption id="attachment_15919" align="alignright" width="400"] Guangzhou city, where four out of eight brands of R134a were found to be below standard[/caption] CHINA: A recent quality check…
17th September 2015
Engie acquires Australasian contractors
AUSTRALIA: Engie, parent company of French contractor Cofely Axima, has acquired the Australian TSC Group, which includes hvacr contractors Trilogy Building Services and Cowley Services.…
16th September 2015
Fujitsu seeks huge overseas growth
JAPAN: Fujitsu is looking to greatly increase overseas air conditioning sales by 2020, according to the Nikkei. Fujitsu President Etsuro Saito told the Nikkei that…
16th September 2015
DR-55 is 5% better as drop-in
USA: Chemours R410A replacement DR-55 is reported to have performed well in high ambient drop-in tests on a R410A rooftop air conditioner. DR-55, which Chemours…
16th September 2015
R32 passes high ambient test
[caption id="attachment_15833" align="alignright" width="300"] The Zamil rooftop air conditioner used in the tests[/caption] SAUDI ARABIA: Tests in Saudi Arabia have indicated that, as well as…
16th September 2015
UN repeats calls to phase down HFCs
[caption id="attachment_13539" align="alignright" width="400"] Ban Ki-moon: “ A political commitment to managing HFCs under the Montreal Protocol could be one of the biggest climate change…
13th September 2015
Man dies in ac “explosion” in Mumbai
INDIA: A man has died of “severe burns” following an air conditioning system explosion in Ghatkopar, a suburb in eastern Mumbai. According to newspaper reports,…
13th September 2015
Trane’s R1233zd(E) chiller is enviro award winner
[caption id="attachment_15779" align="alignright" width="400"] Japan's economy, trade and Industry parliamentary secretary Seki Yoshihiro (left) presents the award to Matsumura Kazumi of Trane's development marketing strategy…
11th September 2015
Daikin confirms employee fraud arrest
[caption id="attachment_6646" align="alignright" width="150"] The Daikin hq building in Osaka[/caption] JAPAN: Daikin has confirmed the arrest of a former employee in connection with a €1.5m…
11th September 2015
ATP approval for R452A trailers
BELGIUM: Refrigerated trailer manufacturer Thermo King has achieved ATP certification for its entire range of trailers using the new lower GWP refrigerant R452A. The performance…
10th September 2015
Poster campaign wins more awards
UK: Stephen Gill’s Refrigeration Awareness Poster Campaign has won Silver and Bronze Stevie Awards in the 12th Annual International Business Awards. The poster campaign, extolling…
10th September 2015
Cofely Axima to merge with Nexilis
FRANCE: Engie, the parent company of contractor Cofely Axima, is to acquire Nexilis, a major player in hvac technology in southeastern France. Engie says the…