en-gb The latest news from ACR-news.com http://www.acr-news.com/news/index.asp Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:44:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3320&title=EU+environment+committe+votes+to+ban+HFCs http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3320&title=EU+environment+committe+votes+to+ban+HFCs http://www.acr-news.com/news/images/t_3320.jpg EUROPE: The European Parliament's environment committee has voted to ban HFCs in new equipment from 2020. The overwhelming vote by 48 votes to 19 is the latest stage in the planned revisions to the F-gas regulations but will still have to be ratified by Parliament. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:40:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3319&title=WR+Refrigeration+is+top+performer+with+RG+Group http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3319&title=WR+Refrigeration+is+top+performer+with+RG+Group http://www.acr-news.com/news/images/t_3319.jpg UK: WR Refrigeration has been ranked as the top performing contractor in the UK refrigeration industry, according to an analysis by the RG Group, a company specialising in retail construction for major supermarkets such as M&S, Waitrose and Morrisons. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:59:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3318&title=AREA+fears+F%2Dgas+ban+on+pre%2Dcharged+equipment+is+doomed http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3318&title=AREA+fears+F%2Dgas+ban+on+pre%2Dcharged+equipment+is+doomed http://www.acr-news.com/news/images/t_3318.jpg EUROPE: Contractors fear that the proposal to ban the manufacture and supply of pre-charged refrigeration and air conditioning equipment within Europe is unlikely to succeed. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:16:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3317&title=EPEE+warning+as+green+groups+press+for+2020+HFC+ban http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3317&title=EPEE+warning+as+green+groups+press+for+2020+HFC+ban http://www.acr-news.com/news/images/t_3317.jpg BELGIUM: The industry group EPEE is urging the European Parliament to reject pressure to introduce a ban on HFC refrigerants in next week's Environment Committee meeting on possible changes to the F-gas regulations. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:47:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3315&title=M%26amp%3BS+reduces+refrigeration+gas+carbon+emissions+by+60%25 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3315&title=M%26amp%3BS+reduces+refrigeration+gas+carbon+emissions+by+60%25 UK: Marks & Spencer reduced its store refrigeration gas carbon emissions by 51,000 tonnes CO2e in 2012/13, down by 60% compared to 2006/07. Thu, 6 Jun 2013 14:55:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3314&title=Luvata+to+invest+Euro5m+in+new+European+plants http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3314&title=Luvata+to+invest+Euro5m+in+new+European+plants FINLAND: Heat transfer equipment manufacturer Luvata has announced plans to build a new greenfield facility in Serbia to manufacture its smaller, higher-volume heat exchangers, and plans to establish its first European coil-coatings plant in Italy. Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:35:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3313&title=Government+calls+on+retailers+to+freeze+out+HFCs http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3313&title=Government+calls+on+retailers+to+freeze+out+HFCs UK: Gregory Barker, the minister for climate change, has announced that the government is to set up a taskforce to look at potential energy savings in the retail sector and has called on retailers to get rid of HFCs. Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:11:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3312&title=Amazon+to+expand+online+food+delivery+business http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3312&title=Amazon+to+expand+online+food+delivery+business USA: Amazon is reported to be looking to expand its AmazonFresh online food delivery business in the US and, if successful, could replicate the business in other parts of the world. Thu, 6 Jun 2013 06:09:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3311&title=Space+Engineering+celebrates+25+years http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3311&title=Space+Engineering+celebrates+25+years http://www.acr-news.com/news/images/t_3311.jpg UK: One of the leading refrigeration contractors Space Engineering Services is celebrating its 25th anniversary next month with a party for its 600 staff. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 15:53:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3310&title=Looking+for+the+hot+topics+in+refrigeration+and+air+conditioning http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3310&title=Looking+for+the+hot+topics+in+refrigeration+and+air+conditioning http://www.acr-news.com/news/images/t_3310.jpg UK: The organisers of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show (ACR Show) have launched a call for papers for the high profile seminar programme being held alongside the show, which takes place at the NEC 11-13 February 2014. Mon, 3 Jun 2013 11:02:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3309&title=R32+shows+positive+benefits+in+R410A+drop%2Din+test http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3309&title=R32+shows+positive+benefits+in+R410A+drop%2Din+test http://www.acr-news.com/news/images/t_3309.jpg USA: An R32 refrigerant drop-in test carried out on an existing 27kW R410A Daikin VRVlll system is reported to have shown improvements in both capacity and energy efficiency. Fri, 31 May 2013 09:35:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3308&title=Tonkinson+headlines+at+IoR+Northern+dinner http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3308&title=Tonkinson+headlines+at+IoR+Northern+dinner http://www.acr-news.com/news/images/t_3308.jpg UK: Comedian Paul Tonkinson, a massive hit at the ACR News Awards in 2012, makes a welcome return to the refrigeration industry as guest speaker at the forthcoming IoR Northern Branch dinner on September 26. Thu, 30 May 2013 14:46:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3307&title=Bitzer+signs+for+ACR+Show+2014 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3307&title=Bitzer+signs+for+ACR+Show+2014 http://www.acr-news.com/news/images/t_3307.jpg UK: The giant German compressor manufacturer Bitzer is the latest company to back the ACR Show 2014. Occupying one of the largest stands at the last show in 2012, Bitzers UK subsidiary has now booked an even bigger stand for the 2014 event which takes place at the NEC from February 11-13. Thu, 30 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3306&title=Chinese+acr+demand+to+hit+237+million+by+2016 http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3306&title=Chinese+acr+demand+to+hit+237+million+by+2016 CHINA: Chinese demand for air conditioners will reach 124,000,000 units and refrigerators will reach 113,000,000 units by 2016, according to the China Refrigerant Compressor Industry Report, 2013-2016 released by Sino Market Insight. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:26:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3304&title=BOC+trials+cryogenic+refrigeration+in+trucks http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3304&title=BOC+trials+cryogenic+refrigeration+in+trucks UK: BOC has initiated trials of Frostcruise, a cryogenic alternative to diesel-powered mechanical refrigeration in refrigerated transport systems. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:47:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3303&title=LG+appoints+more+UK+distributors http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3303&title=LG+appoints+more+UK+distributors UK: LG has appointed three new distributors - two for its air conditioning range and one for air-to-water heat pump products. Fri, 24 May 2013 13:36:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3298&title=Efficient+air+conditioners+could+save+over+360TWh%2Fyr http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3298&title=Efficient+air+conditioners+could+save+over+360TWh%2Fyr USA: The deployment of super-efficient air conditioners worldwide could avoid the need for more than 120 500MW power plants by 2020, saving over 360TWH/yr, according to a new report by the USA's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:28:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3297&title=Air+conditioning+manufacturers+gear+up+for+Indian+boom http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3297&title=Air+conditioning+manufacturers+gear+up+for+Indian+boom http://www.acr-news.com/news/images/t_3297.jpg INDIA: While increased prices and cooler weather this year are forcing companies to contemplate a third flat year in India - after predictions of 15-20% growth - the world's leading air conditioning manufacturers are still itching to capitalise on the predicted boom in the market. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:58:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3296&title=Atosa+makes+UK+refrigeration+debut http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3296&title=Atosa+makes+UK+refrigeration+debut http://www.acr-news.com/news/images/t_3296.jpg UK: Chinese manufacturer Yindu has set up a subsidiary in the UK to market its Atosa brand of commercial refrigeration and kitchen equipment. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:57:00 GMT http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3294&title=Wigan+the+centre+for+Japanese%2Dled+heat+pump+study http://www.acr-news.com/news/news.asp?id=3294&title=Wigan+the+centre+for+Japanese%2Dled+heat+pump+study UK: Leading air conditioning manufacturers Hitachi and Daikin are part of a Japanese-led consortium which is to study the feasibility of heat pumps and information and communication technologies (ICT) in a demonstration project in Wigan. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:32:00 GMT