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29 Apr 2013

Successful trials of new low GWP R404A replacement

UK: Precision Refrigeration, the foodservice equipment manufacturer, is trialling a new low GWP HFO refrigerant blend in high-temperature refrigerated display units in a new Mexican fast food restaurant in London.

25 Apr 2013

China to receive $385m to eliminate HCFCs

CHINA: Up to $385m is to be given to China to end its production of R22 refrigerant.

25 Apr 2013

Around 25% of US army vehicles have contaminated refrigerant

USA: Tests carried out on the cooling systems of US army vehicles have found that around 25% contain some degree of refrigerant contamination. More than 18 different refrigerants have been detected, including the dangerous methyl chloride (R40) contamination responsible for explosions and three deaths in the reefer industry in 2011.

23 Apr 2013

Midea receives European certification for R32 and R290 products

EUROPE: With increasing interest amongst air conditioning manufacturers in the "mildly flammable" refrigerant R32, Chinese manufacturer Midea has received TUV approval for both R32 and R290 (propane) products. The approval from the German certification body covers the EC Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive.

23 Apr 2013

SAE finds R1234yf is "safe and effective"

USA: The team formed by SAE International to perform an updated engineering safety analysis of R1234yf in car air conditioning systems has found the refrigerant is "safe and effective" for use.

22 Apr 2013

Sainsbury's claims the most environmentally friendly convenience store

UK: Sainsbury's claims to have created the most environmentally friendly convenience store following the opening of its latest store in Haslucks Green, Solihull.

21 Apr 2013

Lidl to add new refrigeration cabinets in all UK stores

UK: Supermarket group Lidl is to install new refrigeration cabinets in each of its 600 UK stores as part of a £66m investment in expanding its fresh meat and poultry offering.

19 Apr 2013

Mitsubishi Electric opens new US headquarters

USA: Mitsubishi Electric has opened a new headquarters for its heating and cooling products in Atlanta, Georgia. The $30m facility will house sales and administrative offices, an engineering centre, training facilities and warehouse. At 550,000ft2, it is nearly twice the size of its previous premises.

17 Apr 2013

Tesco to sell over 100 development sites

UK: Supermarket group Tesco is to sell over 100 of its proposed development sites in the UK and has confirmed the withdrawal of its Fresh & Easy chain from the US market.

17 Apr 2013

LG air conditioner saves woman's life

UKRAINE: It probably stands as testament to the robustness of LG air conditioners and the quality of installation that a 97-year-old grandmother's life was saved after she fell from her fourth floor apartment.

17 Apr 2013

Daikin Germany founder retires

GERMANY: Werner Rolles, an influential figure in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry in Germany for over 40 years, is to retire from his role as chairman and corporate advisor to Daikin Germany.

17 Apr 2013

Danfoss signs R32 research deal with Chinese university

CHINA: Compressor manufacturer Danfoss is reported to have signed a new co-operation agreement with a leading Chinese university to research and develop R32 technology for its application in air conditioners.

17 Apr 2013

Open day at Business Edge

UK: Business Edge is organising a free open day at its premises in Waterlooville, Hampshire on May 8. The day will include presentations, practical demonstrations and training.

15 Apr 2013

New owners reveal ambitions to expand ACR Show in 2014

THE new owners of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show (ACR Show) have revealed ambitious plans to invest in and expand the event.

12 Apr 2013

MHI signs chiller JV in China

JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has signed a joint venture agreement with Chinese chiller manufacturer Dalian Refrigeration Co (DRC).

11 Apr 2013

Dennis Green 1934 - 2013

UK: ACR News is sad to learn of the passing of Dennis Green who spent nearly 50 years in the refrigeration industry prior to his retirement in 1999.

11 Apr 2013

Bitzer to invest Euro30m in reciprocating compressor factory

GERMANY: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer is to spend around Euro30m on an expansion of its Schkeuditz factory. The investment will include new production lines, offices, warehousing, dispatch and new training workshops on a 16,000m2 plot of land adjacent to the existing factory.

7 Apr 2013

Air conditioning behind dramatic fall in heat-related deaths

USA: Air conditioning has been responsible for a dramatic decline in heat-related deaths in the USA over the last 50 years, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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