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NCG continues Danish expansion
SWEDEN: Nordic Climate Group has continued its grow in Denmark with the acquisition of air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump contractor PVN Køleteknik.
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Ice plant pays $169,400 ammonia penalty
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with a California-based ice processing company following safety issues with its ammonia refrigeration system.
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Danfoss half-year sales up 13%
DENMARK: Danfoss has reported robust growth in half-year sales, up 13% to €5,528m.
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Dr Yosr Allouche named IIR director general
FRANCE: Dr Yosr Allouche has become the first woman, and the first person born outside of France, to hold the role of director general of the International Institute of Refrigeration.
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Gree recalls 1.56 million dehumidifiers
USA: Chinese manufacturer Gree has recalled 1.56 million portable dehumidifiers in the USA after reports of at least 23 fires, 688 incidents of overheating, and $168,000 in property damage.
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EPA to prioritise HFC law enforcement
USA: Enforcement of the US AIM Act regulations controlling the use, importation and production of HFCs has been identified as a priority by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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$373,490 settles ammonia violations
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached settlements totalling $373,490 with two Maine-based companies for ammonia refrigeration system safety violations.
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TPG Rise Climate buys majority stake in A-Gas
UK: US investment company TPG Rise Climate has acquired a majority stake in refrigerant management company A-Gas from current majority shareholders KKR and its other owners.
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German groups call for PFAS exemption
GERMANY: Industry groups in Germany have called for exemptions for F-gases and spare parts for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps in any future European PFAS bans.
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Seasonal efficiency index for polyvalent units
BELGIUM: Eurovent has released its first ever recommendation on the STER seasonal efficiency index for polyvalent units.
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Industry calls for clarity on heat pump policies
GERMANY: Industry groups in Germany are calling for clear heat pump policies at both national and European level in order to shift to clean energy.
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French retailers issue portable AC recalls
FRANCE: French retail stores Boulanger and Auchan have issued recalls for two portable air conditioners due to safety concerns.
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Scientists claim solid-state heat pump breakthrough
GERMANY: Scientists in Germany are said to have achieved an important milestone in the development of solid-state electrocaloric heat pumps.
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