World News
23rd March 2014
Energy saving defrost on cleantech stage
[caption id="attachment_4368" align="alignright" width="450"] The Frigesco technology is being presented at Sporting d'Hiver in the heart of Monaco on Friday[/caption] UK: A new technology which…
20th March 2014
Robert Heap RIP
UK: Robert Heap MBE, one of the most respected, influential and well-known members of the refrigeration industry, sadly passed away last week aged 72. A…
20th March 2014
Oil-less linear compressor launched
BRAZIL: Hermetic refrigeration compressor manufacturer Embraco has announced the worldwide launch of its oil-free linear compressor for domestic fridges. Embraco's Wisemotion compressor is built on…
18th March 2014
Top speakers at cold chain conference
UK: Leaders from the supermarket sector and food manufacturing will speak at the 3rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain in June.…
17th March 2014
ASHRAE’s new MOT for BACnet conformance
USA: New tests and test improvements are included in the newly published ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135.1-2013, Method of Test for Conformance to BACnet. The standard, published…
17th March 2014
Four bidders for GEA HX business?
[caption id="attachment_1787" align="alignright" width="400"] GEA heat exchangers hq in Bochum[/caption] GERMANY: GEA is said to have picked four final bidders for its heat exchanger division,…
17th March 2014
Companies cited for ammonia safety failures
USA: A leading frozen food manufacturer and its refrigeration maintenance supplier face health and safety charges, including failing to provide adequate ammonia safety training. The…
14th March 2014
Carrier ensures CFCs are destroyed
USA: Air conditioning manufacturer Carrier reports that it has prevented 111,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions thanks to its end-of-life refrigerant management programme. Two years ago Carrier…
13th March 2014
The future’s in Sydney
AUSTRALIA: The future of the hvac industry is to be discussed at a special conference in Sydney in July. Organised by the Australian Institute of…
12th March 2014
Industry and greens applaud positive vote
Strasbourg: For possibly the first time, environmental groups and the air conditioning and refrigeration industry are in accord in welcoming the new F-gas revisions. Although…
12th March 2014
EC votes through F-gas revisions
Strasbourg: The European Parliament has today voted to accept the proposed revisions to the F-gas regulations. While the proposals had already been informally agreed with…
11th March 2014
$10m for energy efficient projects
USA: Advanced energy efficient refrigeration systems could benefit from $10 million of US government funding. The US Energy Department has announced the funding opportunity to…
11th March 2014
LG updates the Artcool
KOREA: LG Electronics has unveiled a new version of its Artcool residential air conditioner. The striking new Artcool Stylist Inverter V is a unique square…
11th March 2014
Daikin introduces R32 air conditioners
AUSTRALIA: Daikin is the latest company to launch air conditioners running on the “mildly flammable” refrigerant R32. The Japanese manufacturer’s Ururu Sarara 7 range of…
9th March 2014
Scientists discover four new ODS gases
UK: Mystery surrounds the source of four new ozone depleting substances detected in the atmosphere and said to be rising fast. A team led by…
7th March 2014
Daikin to assemble VRV lV in US
[caption id="attachment_3995" align="alignright" width="400"] David Swift, (left) the CEO and president of Goodman and the head of Daikin's North American operations, and Takeshi Ebisu, a…
7th March 2014
EC backs safety of R1234yf
BRUSSELS: The European Commission has concluded that the refrigerant R1234yf poses no serious risk in MAC systems. The conclusions of the scientific review of the…
5th March 2014
EC poised to rule on R1234yf?
BRUSSELS: Honeywell and DuPont could face statement of objections from the EC’s antitrust arm over sales of R1234yf as early as next month. According the…
5th March 2014
Prison for Chinese counterfeiter
CHINA: The owner of a Chinese company has been jailed for three years after a second conviction for producing counterfeit refrigerants. The sentence follows a co-ordinated…
4th March 2014
VRF the key in Johnson/Hitachi deal
USA: The head of Johnson Controls has revealed that Hitachi’s VRF was a major reason behind its 60% stake in the company's global air conditioning…
4th March 2014
Flammables being sold in illegal cylinders
AUSTRALIA: Air conditioning and refrigeration engineers have been warned of flammable refrigerants being sold in illegal and potentially dangerous refillable cylinders. The Western Australia Department…
4th March 2014
Goodman faces $803m class action
USA: Goodman could face estimated damages of $803m in a new class action over the alleged sale of defective air conditioners. The case filed last…
3rd March 2014
Airedale completes Barkell buy-out
[caption id="attachment_3913" align="alignright" width="400"] Matt McBurney (left), vice president commercial products group, Modine Manufacturing, seals the deal with Barry Phillips, Barkell co-founder and director[/caption] UK:…
3rd March 2014
Bitzer set to expand in India
INDIA: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer is expanding its operations in India to support the establishment of a cold food chain in the country. According to estimates,…
28th February 2014
EPEE calls for green policy enforcement
BELGIUM: EPEE has called on the EU to create a European enforcement authority for laws such as ecodesign and energy labelling. Speaking at a debate…
28th February 2014
Airedale opens Dubai office
[caption id="attachment_3794" align="alignright" width="439"] At the official launch: (l to r) Asim Ansari (export sales manager, Airedale), Clive Parkman (Airedale md), Sanaullah Abdul Rahman, (md,…
27th February 2014
Singapore issues HC refrigerant warning
SINGAPORE: Air conditioning and refrigeration engineers in Singapore have been instructed to be extra vigilant following injuries and fatalities involving hydrocarbon refrigerants. In a joint…