THE US AHR Expo show continues to grow. The latest event in Chicago from January 23-25 attracted nearly 40,000 visitors. Based on preliminary registration numbers, the 2012 Show will easily surpass the previous record of 38,534 visitors at the 2008 Show in New York City.

THE Institute of Refrigeration is facing a presidential election battle for possibly the first time in its history. Graeme Maidment, nominated by the IoR council for the role of president elect to succeed current president Andy Pearson, is being challenged for the role by fellow members John Bowater and Steve Gill.

IT IS now just six weeks before the doors open on the first ACR Show at the NEC - the only event of its kind in the UK.

THE British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called for stronger economic incentives for supermarkets to adopt natural refrigeration systems in their battle to reduce carbon emissions.

THE Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust, the group fighting to preserve the historic Grimsby Ice Factory and its unique refrigeration equipment, is to become a company limited by guarantee and seek registered charity status. Among other benefits, the move will allow the organisation to take up a £3,500 offer of help from Lincolnshire Heritage and the Architectural Heritage Fund.

The Testo 570 manifold is ideal for the service, maintenance and commissioning of refrigeration systems and heat pumps. It is a versatile and uncomplicated instrument that enables you to take multiple measurements within the one instrument, helping you to save time and increase your efficiency.

HCP, a division of SAS International, specialises in Radiant Heating solutions; a water-based energy-efficient space-heating alternative to traditional wall-mounted radiators and air-conditioning systems.

United Refrigeration's medium temperature range of Trenton condensing units have been added to the Energy Technology List, making them eligible for the government's Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme (ECA). This provides a tax relief for companies investing in the Trenton range of condensing units due to them meeting energy saving criteria.

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.

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Huba Control’s extensive range of transmitters has recently been extended with the introduction of ATEX Approved transmitters.

Lordan Manufacture and Repair Heat Exchanger Coils in South Wales

Emerson Climate Technologies has started the production of a family of semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors: Stream. Stream provides the industry with a portfolio of technologies: a range of 4 and 6 cylinder compressors for today’s most commonly found HFC refrigerants, a range of Digital semi-hermetic compressors for simple continuous capacity modulation as well as a range designed for CO2 transcritical applications. All models are fitted with CoreSense™ Diagnostics that provides advanced compressor protection and diagnostics.