World News
5th April 2023
Beijer Ref acquires Indian distributor
SWEDEN/INDIA: Beijer Ref expands its geographical presence in India with the acquisition of Indian refrigeration component and spare parts distributor Shravan Engineering. Swedish wholesaler Beijer…
5th April 2023
Daikin begins construction of Polish factory
BELGIUM/POLAND: Daikin Europe has kicked off the construction of its first domestic heat pump factory in Poland, yesterday, with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site…
4th April 2023
LG planning US heat pump factory
USA: LG Electronics is finalising plans to establish a new manufacturing base in the USA to produce domestic heat pumps. The plans were revealed by…
4th April 2023
Daikin expands in Germany
GERMANY: Daikin has continued to expand its coverage in Germany with a new branch in Leingarten, near Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg. The new building, which replaces the…
4th April 2023
No flammable refrigerants without training
BURKINA FASO: Companies in Africa have called for a halt to the introduction of flammable refrigerants and equipment until its technicians are appropriately trained. In…
2nd April 2023
F-gas vote a “missed opportunity”
FRANCE: The French association representing refrigerant distributors, filling, recovery and reclamation companies has described last week’s F-gas vote as a “missed opportunity” to achieve Europe’s…
2nd April 2023
Romanian police seize illegal refrigerant
ROMANIA: Border police from Suceava have seized 12 cylinders of illegal refrigerant in the Romanian town of Vicovu de Sus on the border with Ukraine.…
31st March 2023
Further expansion at A-Gas Texas plant
USA: Another set of separation towers at the Rhome, Texas plant of refrigerant reclamation company A-Gas is set to double output over the next 18…
31st March 2023
Euro vote puts decarbonisation at risk
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has accused MEPs of putting the EU’s path to decarbonised buildings at risk by supporting stricter F-gas revision…
30th March 2023
F-gas vote sets “unrealistic” goals
BELGIUM: European refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump manufacturers’ group EPEE has expressed dismay at today’s F-gas revision vote, saying it sets unrealistic goals and…
30th March 2023
EIA welcomes ambitious F-gas vote
UK: Climate campaigners at the London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) have welcomed today’s positive vote in the European Parliament on the F-gas revision amendment. Applauding…
30th March 2023
Refrigerant producers disappointed at F-gas vote
BELGIUM: The fluorinated refrigerant producers have expressed disappointment at today’s F-gas revision vote and warned that alternatives may result in safety risks. In a statement,…
30th March 2023
Industry faces tough new HFC phase down
EUROPE: The HVACR industry faces a tough new HFC phase down timetable and earlier product bans in new F-gas regulation revision proposals voted through by…
29th March 2023
Eickhout slams critics for defending US and Japanese interests
EUROPE: EU environment committee rapporteur Bas Eickhout has hit out at critics of the F-gas proposals, accusing them of defending American and Japanese refrigerant interests. …
29th March 2023
Timmermans calls for F-gas backing
EUROPE: European Commission vice-president Frans Timmermans has pleaded with MEPs not to chain themselves to the past and to back the F-gas revision proposals in…
28th March 2023
PFAS consultation opens
FINLAND: The six-month online consultation on the proposed PFAS restriction is now open for anyone with information on the substances to have their say. The…
28th March 2023
F-gas amendments flood in as MEPs prepare to vote
EUROPE: As the European Parliament prepares to vote on revisions to the F-gas regulations, dozens of new last-minute amendments have been tabled by MEPs. The…
27th March 2023
F-gas proposals “disastrous” for Spain
SPAIN: Twelve associations and groups from across the Spanish HVACR industry and end user sectors have written to MEPs expressing concern at the F-gas revision…
27th March 2023
Prices rise for R410A and R134a
EUROPE: Latest figures show the prices of higher GWP refrigerants R410A and R134a rose by 15% and 8%, respectively, in Q4 of 2022 compared to…
26th March 2023
Weakening F-gas proposals will attract imports
EUROPE: Environmental NGOs have warned manufacturers that weakening the F-gas revision proposals will open the door for foreign-subsidised HFC heat pump imports. A position paper,…
26th March 2023
F-gas bans not technically feasible
BELGIUM: Leading European home appliance manufacturers have restated that the proposed F-gas bans would not be technically feasible for all applications. The Brussels-based association APPLiA…
25th March 2023
Swedish contractors back “natural” transition
SWEDEN: Four of the leading Swedish installation and service companies working with heat pumps have written to Swedish MPs in support of the F-gas revision…
23rd March 2023
Nibe ends interest in Fujitsu General
SWEDEN: Swedish heat pump manufacturer Nibe has ended its interest in the Fujitsu General air conditioning business. Nibe Industrier AB recently admitted it was in…
22nd March 2023
Cold storage company fined over $195,000
USA: A cold storage company has paid penalties of over $195,000 for violating federal laws relating to the use of ammonia. The company, Maritime International…
22nd March 2023
Industry offers counter F-gas proposals
EUROPE: Leading groups representing the HVAC, refrigeration and foam insulation sectors are calling on the European Parliament to take a practical approach in the upcoming vote…
21st March 2023
Thailand destroys over 19 tonnes of illegal CFC refrigerants
USA/THAILAND: More than 19 tonnes of ozone-depleting CFC refrigerants seized by Thailand’s customs authority have been collected and destroyed by US company Tradewater. Chicago-based Tradewater…
21st March 2023
Daikin joins sustainability group
JAPAN: Daikin has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) which conducts discussions, research, and advocacy on sustainability issues. Established in 1995 and…