EUROPE
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

GEA Sells Compressor Manufacturer Bock to NORD Holding

By Michael Garry , Sep 22, 2020, 18:55

GEA’s Refrigeration Technologies division will now focus on its industrial compressors business.
AMERICA
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
POLICY

Walmart Pledges ‘Low-Impact Refrigerants’ by 2040, But NGOs Say That’s...

By Michael Garry , Sep 22, 2020, 00:16

Green America wants specifics on what refrigerants Walmart will use.

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Liechtenstein Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 103

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 21, 2020, 11:33

The principality’s ratification came into effect on September 16.
WORLD
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS
EVENTS NEWS

World Ozone Day Celebrates 35 Years of Ozone Layer Protection

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 15, 2020, 16:07

The treaties to safeguard the ozone layer are seen as a template for solving major global crises.

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AMERICA
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Raley’s Unorthodox Ammonia/CO2 System

By Michael Garry , Sep 13, 2020, 21:11

The system is the California chain’s answer to impending state regulations.
WORLD
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Virtual Trade Show Concludes 24-Hour Global Run with More than 4,000 Registrations

By Michael Garry , Sep 02, 2020, 18:47

The event featured 77 exhibitors and 14 webinars, with access continuing until September 30.
WORLD
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

UPDATED
Virtual Trade Show Signs up 77 Exhibitors, 3,000+ Attendees

By Michael Garry , Aug 28, 2020, 01:31

The natural refrigerant technologies event is still open for free registration.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
EVAPORATORS

Danish Project Targets Low-Charge Ammonia Systems

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 19, 2020, 14:16

DTI’s FARS project aims to reduce ammonia charges in traditional systems to 1.2kg/kW.
WORLD
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRef Virtual Trade Show Signs Up 75 Exhibitors and 1,000+ Attendees

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 18, 2020, 17:59

The world’s first virtual NatRef trade show takes place on September 1-2.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE Project Becomes Independent of EU

By Nicholas Cooper , Aug 10, 2020, 12:07

The project's accomplishments include 200 certified trainers for low-GWP refrigerants.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
PUMPS

NAVAC Launches Corrosion-Resistant Ammonia Vacuum Pump

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 10, 2020, 11:57

The company claims high flow rate and longer lifespan than for similar products.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Alternative Refrigerants Cited as Key Climate Solution by Drawdown Australia

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 05, 2020, 15:27

Gene Blackey also cited role of refrigerant management at ATMOsphere Australia conference.
WORLD
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRef Virtual Trade Show Reaches 60+ Exhibitors!

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 04, 2020, 16:37

The world’s first virtual NatRef trade show takes place on September 1-2.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Kyrgyzstan Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 102

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 14, 2020, 10:37

The Central Asian nation’s ratification came into effect on September 8, 2020.
AMERICA
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Raley’s Unorthodox Ammonia/CO2 System

By Michael Garry , Sep 13, 2020, 21:11

The system is the California chain’s answer to impending state regulations.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
TRADE FAIR

ARBS 2021 Postponed to April 2022

By Nicholas Cooper , Sep 14, 2020, 15:49

The Australian show, already moved from 2020 to 2021, is now scheduled for April 27-29, 2022.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Kyrgyzstan Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 102

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 14, 2020, 10:37

The Central Asian nation’s ratification came into effect on September 8, 2020.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING

Australian University Announces HVAC Contractor Survey

By Nicholas Cooper , Sep 11, 2020, 16:09

The survey will assist government in understanding sector needs.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Turkmenistan Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 101

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 07, 2020, 12:53

The Central Asian nation’s ratification became official on August 31, 2020.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
EVENTS

RAC Industry Seen as Key to Managing ‘Duck Curve’ in Power Grid

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 20, 2020, 06:49

The RAC sector can help mitigate electrical grid instability, says the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
ASIA / PACIFIC
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Australian Government Extends Financial Assistance for Apprentices, Trainees

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 22, 2020, 10:16

$2 billion JobTrainer program to run until end of March 2021.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Fiji Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Marking Halfway Point in Ratifications

By Tine Stausholm , Jul 13, 2020, 11:42

HFC-reduction treaty reaches 99 ratifications.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Australian Engineering Company Commits to  NatRef Training

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 09, 2020, 17:39

Grosvenor Engineering Group cites growing demand, and cost benefits, for NatRef technology.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION

What’s Driving the Cold Chain Expansion in the Philippines?

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 07, 2020, 13:22

Anthony Dizon outlines a shift from ‘wet markets,’ the growing population, and post-harvest needs.
EUROPE
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Small Food Retailers Found to Lack Resources for NatRef Adoption

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 10, 2020, 03:54

Organic food stores in Europe require more information and technical assistance, says RefNat4LIFE project.
EUROPE
POLICY / LAW
POLICY

Survey Assessing EU F-Gas Regulation Seeks Input

By Michael Garry , Sep 09, 2020, 10:27

Feedback will help influence the revision of the regulation in favor of a more sustainable future.

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