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 23 Jan 2013

Industry split over pre-charged equipment bans

UK: The European F-gas revision proposal to ban pre-charged air conditioning and refrigeration equipment has created a difference of opinion amongst UK stakeholders. MP Richard Benyon's statement yesterday that government had concerns whether the proposed ban would have a disproportionate effect on the industry is a reflection of lobbying by both contractors and equipment manufacturers and suppliers. 
 22 Jan 2013

Air conditioning sales set to grow

USA: Global demand for air conditioning is expected to grow at a rate of 10.5% per year to 2018, according to a new report. 
 22 Jan 2013

Chemical companies consider HFO/CO2 blends

The search for low GWP refrigerants has revealed the intriguing possibility of the development of blends containing both "natural" and man-made components. 
 22 Jan 2013

UK considers consequences of pre-charged equipment ban

UK: While broadly supporting the recently published F-gas revision document, the UK government has admitted to having issues with the control of use and bans on certain gases in specific applications and has some concern with the possible affects of a ban on pre-charged equipment. 
 21 Jan 2013

Industry bodies back ACR Show 2014

UK: The air conditioning and refrigeration industry's leading trade bodies have given their official backing to the next ACR Show, which takes place on 11 to 13 February, 2014, at the NEC in Birmingham. 
 20 Jan 2013

DuPont repeats counterfeit refrigerant warnings

USA: They may have been out of the headlines of late but DuPont has reminded the air conditioning and refrigeration industry worldwide of the dangers of knowingly buying or using couterfeit refrigerants. 
 16 Jan 2013

Carter Synergy increases CO2 capabilities

UK: Carter Synergy has signed a partnership agreement with the Swedish company Green & Cool, a world-leader in the supply of transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems. 
 15 Jan 2013

Honeywell ready as EC reconfirms MAC enforcement

USA: Honeywell says it is fully prepared to supply automakers with the new HFO refrigerant 1234yf after the European Commission reconfirmed that the MAC directive would be fully enforced from the start of this year. 
 15 Jan 2013

Dean & Wood and Harp back ACR News Awards

UK: Leading refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Dean & Wood and its refrigerant supplier Harp International are the latest names to join the prestigious list of companies backing this year's ACR News Awards. 
 12 Jan 2013

Bitzer acquires German component supplier

GERMANY: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer has taken over fellow German air conditioning and refrigeration component manufacturer Armaturenwerk Altenburg GmbH (AWA). 
 11 Jan 2013

Finalists announced for ACR News Awards 2013

Companies large and small have been named today as finalists in the ACR News Awards 2013. 
 11 Jan 2013

Honeywell releases new HFO blend replacement for 410A

USA: Honeywell has announced the availability of its new Solstice L-41 low GWP refrigerant alternative to R410A in residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump applications. 
 10 Jan 2013

The "fridge" needs defrosting

USA: As Chicago's original 1920s-built Fulton Market Cold Store begins its transformation into a new headquarters for a major bicycle component manufacturer, those involved in the building's redevelopment have released some stunning images of its interior. 
 8 Jan 2013

Mitsubishi Electric establishes Turkish office

JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric has established a direct presence in Turkey to act as a base to expand and support its business in Turkey and surrounding regions. 
 6 Jan 2013

Commercial refrigeration sales set to rise

USA: Global demand for commercial refrigeration equipment is forecasted to rise 4.4% per year through 2016 to $32bn, according to a new US report. 
 4 Jan 2013

Fire brigade calls for higher standards in fridge freezers

UK: The London Fire Brigade has called for higher safety standards in fridge freezers in a new report which describes them as the 'most dangerous household appliance when involved in a fire'. 
 4 Jan 2013

Danfoss attains full ownership of Turbocor

FRANCE: Danfoss has acquired full ownership of the joint venture company Danfoss Turbocor Compressors, in which Danfoss has had a 50% stake since 2004. 
 4 Jan 2013

Hydrocarbon-blown fridges are hazardous waste

UK: The UK Environment Agency has advised that all waste refrigerator insulation foam produced using a hydrocarbon blowing agent should be considered highly flammable and, as such, should be classified as hazardous waste. 
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