World News
7th June 2015
Mitsubishi Electric expansion in Thailand
THAILAND: Mitsubishi Electric is to build a new JPY10bn (€70m) distribution centre to increase output from its residential air conditioning plant in Thailand. According to…
5th June 2015
Tecumseh backs R452A as R404A alternative
USA: Compressor manufacturer Tecumseh is backing refrigerant R452A as a mid-term alternative to R404A in medium and low temperature commercial refrigeration. Tecumseh says it sees the…
5th June 2015
ISH China is record breaker
CHINA: Last month’s hvac trade fair ISH China & CIHE in Beijing attracted a record number of visitors and exhibitors, according to the organiser. Organised…
4th June 2015
MTL Cool develops R441A fridge
CANADA: MTL Cool will be demonstrating a refrigerated display unit operating with hydrocarbon refrigerant blend R441A at the forthcoming FMI Connect 2015 show in Chicago.…
4th June 2015
McCann is new A-Gas Australia md
AUSTRALIA: Louise McCann has been appointed md of A-Gas Australia with effect from July 1. Louise (right) has been with A-Gas for over 10 years,…
3rd June 2015
Methyl chloride found in more fake R22
[caption id="attachment_13746" align="alignright" width="300"] The real thing but counterfeiters are now targeting Zhejiang Yonghe's R22 with a dangerous cocktail using methyl chloride[/caption] CHINA: Another Chinese…
3rd June 2015
Tegut supermarket is “green” winner
[caption id="attachment_13732" align="alignright" width="400"] The Tegut store in Marburg-Cappel is the first supermarket to receive a Blue Angel award[/caption] GERMANY: A Tegut store employing CO2…
2nd June 2015
Refrigeration Council has new leadership
USA: Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has named new leaders to its Refrigeration Council. The new co-chairs, effective immediately, are Larry Brown of…
2nd June 2015
Emerson’s Helix will be home to home
[caption id="attachment_9024" align="alignright" width="400"] Emerson's Helix innovation centre is expected to be finished late this year[/caption] USA: Emerson Climate Technologies is to include a 2,000ft²,…
1st June 2015
Zehnder to close UK and Italy facilities
[caption id="attachment_13688" align="alignright" width="200"] Dominik Berchtold: "This initiative is the continuation of the optimisation drive launched in recent years.”[/caption] SWITZERLAND: Indoor climate solutions company Zehnder…
1st June 2015
AC unit falls 28 storeys, injures 10
USA: An air conditioning unit being craned onto the roof of a building in New York City has fallen 28 storeys, injuring 10 people. According…
31st May 2015
Bitzer eyes 14 companies in piracy crackdown
GERMANY: In its bid to crack down on counterfeit products, compressor manufacturer Bitzer says it is currently monitoring 14 Chinese companies suspected of producing fakes.…
29th May 2015
It’s back! Methyl chloride found in fake R22
[caption id="attachment_13648" align="alignright" width="251"] Giant R22 – a target for counterfeiters[/caption] CHINA: A leading Chinese manufacturer is offering a reward for help in stopping sales…
28th May 2015
Action demanded after hydrocarbon explosion
[caption id="attachment_13612" align="alignright" width="400"] According to reports hydrocarbon refrigerants are being promoted door-to-door in Hong Kong[/caption] HONG KONG: The Government of Hong Kong has been…
28th May 2015
Refrigeration conference at EXPO2015
ITALY: The United Nations, Food and Agriculture Organisation and Centro Studi Galileo are behind a conference at the EXPO2015 Milan focused on refrigeration for food…
27th May 2015
Danfoss OK for R404A replacements
[caption id="attachment_13584" align="alignright" width="300"] The MLZ (left) and MTZ are both cleared for use with R407A and R407F[/caption] DENMARK: The lower GWP refrigerants R407A/F have…
27th May 2015
India and Tonga receive R22 seizure awards
[caption id="attachment_13572" align="alignright" width="400"] Tonga deputy prime minister and minister for environment, Siaosi Sovaleni (left) receives the ozone award from UNEP executive director Achim Steiner[/caption]…
27th May 2015
Contractor group VDKF joins ASERCOM
GERMANY: The German refrigeration and air conditioning contractors’ association VDKF has become an associate member of ASERCOM, the European acr component manufacturers’ body. Wolfgang Zaremski,…
27th May 2015
Top distributors see sales increase 8.9%
USA: The top US hvacr distributors saw average growth of 8.9% in the last financial year according to a new survey. The new study by…
26th May 2015
Ban Ki-moon backs HFC reductions
[caption id="attachment_13539" align="alignright" width="400"] Ban Ki-moon: “Steps to address short-lived climate pollutants are now seen as an essential complement of the aggressive mitigation actions needed…
25th May 2015
The market for “naturals” in China
BELGIUM: Market development company Shecco has published the first in-depth report on the "natural" refrigerants market in China. The report, Guide to Natural Refrigerants in…
25th May 2015
Beijer Ref expands OEM division
FRANCE: SCM Ref France is the latest manufacturing operation to join wholesaler Beijer Ref’s OEM division. SCM Ref France, based in Lyon, will focus on…
25th May 2015
Mitsubishi Electric opens South Africa office
SOUTH AFRICA: Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV is to open an office in Johannesburg. Starting operations in June, the Japanese manufacturer says the new branch will…
24th May 2015
Alfa Laval faces $477,900 safety fine
USA: Alfa Laval faces penalties of $477,900 for workplace safety violations at its air-cooled heat exchanger plant in Oklahoma. The proposed penalties were made after…
24th May 2015
Wieland takes copper CO2 tube to US
GERMANY: Copper tube manufacturer Wieland is using its participation in Atmosphere America 2015 to introduce its CO2 pipe to the US market. Already being sold…
23rd May 2015
Vangeenberghe is Daikin France VP
FRANCE: Wim Vangeenberghe, director and general manager sales of Daikin Europe, is reported to have been named vice president of Daikin France. The move was…
20th May 2015
Carrier adds low-front multidecks
[caption id="attachment_13441" align="alignright" width="300"] Top to bottom: E6 Monaxis remote refrigerated multideck, MonaxEco remote refrigerated multideck with glass doors and E6 Monaxis remote refrigerated multideck…