World News
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…
19th March 2023
F-gas revision to ensure cylinder return
EUROPE: Refrigerant sellers will need to provide evidence of their arrangements for the return of cylinders for refilling under the F-gas revision proposals. The latest…
18th March 2023
ISH welcomed back but visitors drop 18%
GERMANY: The return of the ISH sanitary, heating and air conditioning technology exhibition to Frankfurt last week attracted 153,734 visitors, according to the organiser’s closing…
18th March 2023
Scientists back propane in heat pumps
SWEDEN: More than 40 scientists from across Europe have signed a position statement backing what they say is the proven superior efficiencies of hydrocarbon refrigerants…
16th March 2023
Swegon presents first “green” Gold AHU
SWEDEN: Swegon has displayed its first concept air handling unit made from “green” steel at this week's ISH trade fair in Frankfurt. The AHU is…
15th March 2023
Kapur named as next Honeywell CEO
USA: Honeywell president and COO Vimal Kapur is to succeed Darius Adamczyk as CEO on June 1. Kapur served as president and CEO of Honeywell’s Performance Materials and…
15th March 2023
All-Electric refrigeration unit debuts in Holland
BELGIUM: The first trailer featuring Thermo King’s new Advancer-e engineless and electric trailer refrigeration unit has started operations in the Netherlands. The trailer is part of Refrigerated…
14th March 2023
EPBD aims for climate neutral buildings by 2050
EUROPE: Industry groups have applauded the European parliament’s approval today of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Europe has adopted measures to increase the…
14th March 2023
Daikin signals move to new HQ in Adelaide
AUSTRALIA: Daikin is to consolidate its business in Adelaide into a 7,580m2 office, warehouse and showroom space in the city’s Royal Park Distribution Centre. The…
14th March 2023
Eurovent publishes guide to rooftop units
BELGIUM: Eurovent has published a guidebook on rooftop units, giving an insight into types, design, applications, operation, selection and maintenance. The guidebook, compiled by Eurovent’s rooftop…
13th March 2023
Panasonic focuses on European growth
JAPAN: Panasonic is to invest an additional JPY15bn (€105m) in its Czech factory as part of plans to accelerate growth of its European air-to-water heat pump and hydronic systems business.
12th March 2023
Italian group urges “no” vote on F-gas proposals
ITALY: A leading Italian refrigeration association has called for the rejection of the F-gas revision amendments proposed by the ENVI committee and for a greater…