en-gb The latest news and products from ACR News.com - essential reading for all those involved in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. http://www.acr-news.com Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:01 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2863 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2863 UK: Italian commercial air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturer Climaveneta is to acquire a majority stake in its England and Wales distributor Powermaster Products, together with the majority of its service organisation Powermaster Service. The move follows the acquisition of the chiller distribution and service activities of Climate Equipment from the Walter Meier Group in 2011.... Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2862 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2862 USA: Bitzer is expanding its operations in the USA, moving its scroll compressor factory in Syracuse to larger premises and building a new plant adjacent to its existing facility in Oakwood, Ga.... Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2861 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2861 AUSTRALIA: THE Australian government has been warned that the impending imposition of a carbon tax, pushing refrigerant prices up by around 300-500%, will have a substantial impact on small businesses, jeopardises safety and risks creating a black market. ... Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2860 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2860 REFRIGERANT producer Honeywell has appealed against a European Patent Office (EPO) decision to revoke one its patents on HFO-1234yf. The patent covered the use of certain compounds, including 1234yf, as refrigerants in automotive air conditioning systems. ... Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2859 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2859 TOSHIBA Air Conditioning has expanding its UK distributor network with the appointment of Harpenden-based Dysk Air Conditioning.... Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2857 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2857 WHILE overall UK air conditioning sales remain flat or only slightly up, nationwide wholesaler Climate Center claims growth of some 30% compared with last year.... Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2856 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2856 Fridge Rentals understands the demands of owning equipment and offers flexible rental solutions. ... Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2852 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2852 AREA, the European air conditioning and refrigeration contractors association, has re-elected Graeme Fox as president for the next two years. Other board members saw their mandate renewed for another two years, except Gerhard Neuhauser, past president of AREA, who has had to step down due to professional reasons. ... Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2851 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2851 KLIMA-THERM, the South-London-based company which has pioneered trials of the new HFO refrigerants in chillers, is set to claim another first with a chiller using Danfoss's super-efficient oil-less Turbocor compressor and HFO1234ze.... Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2848 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2848 OVER 60% of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration businesses in Australia's Northern Territories are reported to be breaching transportation of flammable gas regulations.... Thu, 3 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2847 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2847 A DEFECTIVE refrigerator has been blamed for putting a group of Swiss firefighters in the embarrassing position of having to tackle a massive fire at their own fire station.... Wed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2844 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2844 DAIKIN is set to launch its fourth generation VRV offering variable refrigerant temperature, continuous heating on heat pump and simplified commissioning.... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2843 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2843 CRITICISED by the European Commission for its failure to comply with the F-gas regulations, Italy is now being taken to court for failure to fully comply with another piece of environmental legislation - the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive. ... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2842 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2842 THE European Commission has warned Italy and Malta that they could face legal action if they fail to comply with the F-gas regulations.... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2841 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=2841 THE vast majority of respondents to the EC's consultation on the review of the F-gas regulations have agreed the existing law is not sufficient but are divided on the appropriate action to take.... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1322&cid=397 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1322&cid=397 Airedale International Air Conditioning has further strengthened its chiller portfolio with the launch of the new EcoChill 6-46kW R410A compact air cooled chiller with heat pump.... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1321&cid=573 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1321&cid=573 For 2 years, Danfoss has been developing a training platform - Danfoss Learning - which aims to suit professional training requirements with focus on Refrigeration & Air Conditioning techniques, products, applications and services.... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1320&cid=740 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1320&cid=740 Marstair have launched a cassette to be used in conjunction with existing CO2 refrigeration packs ... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1319&cid=397 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1319&cid=397 Global air conditioning manufacturer Airedale International Air Conditioning strengthens its management team with the appointment of Adam Yarrington as engineering manager at their Leeds based UK headquarters.... Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1318&cid=13739 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1318&cid=13739 The Caresaver Universal is designed specifically for handling hydrocarbon refrigerants including R600a, R290, R32 and the newly adopted automotive HC R1234yf. The unit was originally developed for Calor (now BOC) back in 1995 for recovering CARE refrigerants. The Caresaver Universal is a simple to use, portable unit suitable for use in all refrigerant transfer applications in the workshop or on site. ... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1317&cid=1184 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1317&cid=1184 Lokring is a simple to use reliable pipe jointing system that enables pipes of similar or disimilar metals to be jointed without the need for any heat. This connection has been used in the refrigeration industry for over 30 Years, with more than 1,000,000,000 having been used sucessfully. ... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1316&cid=128576 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1316&cid=128576 The NEW Hitachi IVX and IVX+ changes the way we think about both VRF and twin, triple, and quad split configurations (up to ten systems on the IVX+) and is the perfect choice for installations requiring individual unit control but have no need for the more complex piping configurations available with more expensive VRF systems. It also provides a viable alternative to using multiple split systems, reducing pipework and installation costs, but still providing individual control for each indoor unit.... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1313&cid=138149 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1313&cid=138149 Test... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1312&cid=138143 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1312&cid=138143 To coincide with the launch of the Powrmatic range of air conditioning / heat pump units, Powrmatic are expanding the famous Find an Installer section of their website to include Air Con installers/suppliers. Companies are eligible to join after their first purchase of the new a/c units. For more information, contact our head office.... Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1311&cid=13946 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1311&cid=13946 COOLFLOW DTX has been especially formulated to exploit the advantages Ethylene Glycol has over Propylene Glycol. Specifically: More efficient heat transfer Easier to pump, especially at low temperatures Less volume for the same freeze protection Cheaper per litre ... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1309&cid=1153 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1309&cid=1153 Trumetic Ltd are highly experienced with repair and remanufacture of Screw compressors and Semi Hermetic Compressors, also we can offer a Lift and Shift service.... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1306&cid=13081 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1306&cid=13081 From Thursday 1 March the HVCA will become B&ES - the Building & Engineering Services Association.... Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1305&cid=13830 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1305&cid=13830 Emerson are pleased to announce the extension of Copeland EazyCool ZX outdoor condensing unit range by four new models featuring Copeland Scroll DigitalTM compressor technology. ... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1304&cid=1085 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1304&cid=1085 SRW's New Buyers guide is now out Call now to get you FREE copy of our latest buyers guide Issue 20 . Packed with new products and special deals can you afford not to have a copy. ... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1303&cid=137936 http://www.acr-news.com/products/product.asp?id=1303&cid=137936 Huba Controls extensive range of transmitters has recently been extended with the introduction of ATEX Approved transmitters. ... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT