World News
14th October 2014
F-gas phase-down is huge challenge – DuPont
GERMANY: The enormity of the challenge facing the European acr industry in reducing the use of HFCs was highlighted by DuPont at yesterday’s Chillventa exhibition…
14th October 2014
AREA produces free guide to F-gas changes
BELGIUM: The European contractors association AREA has produced a timely guide to the F-gas regulations which clarifies the new rules, their impact and their practical…
14th October 2014
Honeywell and Trane in 1233zd commitment
GERMANY: Trane has revealed how it's commitment to increase efficiency and reduce GWP led to the introduction of the first chiller using R1233zd(E). First revealed…
14th October 2014
Get out of R404A now!
[caption id="attachment_8767" align="alignright" width="250"] Ray Gluckman: “2018 and 2019 could be tough years if the big users, the industrial and supermarket users, don’t start moving…
13th October 2014
Webinar on controversial cooler efficiencies
USA: Emerson Climate Technologies is to host a webinar on the US DOE's controversial walk-in cooler and freezer energy efficiency ratings. Entitled “Staying Ahead of…
13th October 2014
Tecumseh celebrates down Mexico way
MEXICO: Compressor manufacturer Tecumseh took the opportunity of AHR Expo-Mexico 2014 to honour and recognise its Mexican wholesalers. Tecumseh made awards to more than 20…
12th October 2014
Low GWP refrigerant R450A to be SNAP-listed
[caption id="attachment_8865" align="alignright" width="400"] Honeywell's Solstice N13, aka R450A, is already being trialled in CO2 cascade systems[/caption] USA: The EPA is to list refrigerant R450A,…
8th October 2014
Mandatory F-gas log book free to download
EUROPE: The EFCTC refrigerant logbook, updated to comply with the new F-gas regulations, is now available to download. The revised European F-Gas Regulation 517/2014 includes…
7th October 2014
Mitsi first with aluminium heat exchangers
EUROPE: Mitsubishi Electric has become the first air conditioning manufacturer to adopt super-efficient aluminium heat exchangers in its VRF range. The new City Multi YLM…
6th October 2014
A linear compressor for larger systems?
USA: Two American entrepreneurs are developing an energy-saving linear refrigeration compressor that, they say, could be scaleable for use in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning.…
6th October 2014
R1234yf in 7 million cars by 2016
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer DuPont expects to see the low GWP replacement R1234yf in 7 million car air conditioning systems by the end of next year.…
5th October 2014
Sanden to expand CO2 in Europe
FRANCE: Japanese CO2 refrigeration equipment manufacturer Sanden has expanded its operations in Europe, opening a new branch in Brittany. The office in Rennes will build on the success…
5th October 2014
Spanish store first to test new R404A “drop-in”
SPAIN: A low GWP refrigerant, originally developed as a replacement for R134a in chillers, is being tested as a “drop-in” replacement for R404A in a…
3rd October 2014
Daikin predicts 30,000 R32 sales
[caption id="attachment_8667" align="alignright" width="300"] The Daikin hq in Selangor[/caption] MALAYSIA: Daikin expects to sell over 30,000 R32 air conditioning units in Malaysia over the next…
3rd October 2014
Illegal R22 seized in Sri Lanka
[caption id="attachment_8661" align="alignright" width="384"] Colombo is Sri Lanka's largest city[/caption] SRI LANKA: An illegal consignment of around 200kg of R22 have been seized by authorities…
3rd October 2014
Philippines customs seize R12 shipment
[caption id="attachment_8654" align="alignright" width="346"] Cebu is the Philippines second city and main domestic shipping port[/caption] PHILIPPINES: Customs officers in the Philippines port of Cebu are…
1st October 2014
Johnson Controls to sell facilities business
[caption id="attachment_8638" align="alignright" width="250"] Alex Molinaroli: "tremendous potential to grow"[/caption] USA: Johnson Controls is to sell its facilities management business, Global Workplace Solutions, to concentrate…
30th September 2014
DOE posts new efficiencies for commercial ac
USA: The DOE has published a Federal Register notice of proposed new energy conservation standards for packaged air conditioners. The proposed new standards for "small, large,…
30th September 2014
Comments sought on legionellosis standard
USA: A fourth version of ASHRAE’s proposed legionellosis standard is open for public comment until November 10, 2014. Standard 188P, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building…
30th September 2014
Hunt is on for oldest R22 system
SWITZERLAND: UK-based DuPont Refrigerant distributor IDS is leading the hunt to find the oldest R22 system in Europe. While EU legislation prohibits the sale of…
30th September 2014
HFC refrigerant use sees further decline
EUROPE: The net supply of F-gases in Europe, the majority of which are used in refrigeration and air conditioning, declined again in 2013. The latest…
28th September 2014
DOE rejects AHRI standards challenge
USA: The Department of Energy is to reject a petition from the AHRI for a reconsideration of the new energy conservation standards for commercial walk-in…
28th September 2014
Workers strike over R32 plant closure
[caption id="attachment_8106" align="alignright" width="400"] Arkema's plant in Zamarillo, Spain, is due to close by the end of the year[/caption] SPAIN: Workers at the Arkema refrigerant…
28th September 2014
Daikin launches R32 in Sweden
SWEDEN: Daikin Sweden is the latest Daikin subsidiary to officially launch the Ururu Sarara air conditioner running on the low GWP refrigerant R32. Already available…
27th September 2014
European ac market set for growth
EUROPE: The European air conditioning market is predicted to grow by around 7% in 2015, following a contraction of 3% this year. The figures, revealed…
27th September 2014
Source identified as LD death toll rises to 5
SPAIN: The cooling tower of a heat treatment plant is suspected as being responsible for the legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Sabedell which has now killed five.…
26th September 2014
EPEE takes low emissions pledge
BRUSSELS: Industry body EPEE says it will set up a low emissions task force as one of a number of new measures to support Europe’s…