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TRAINING / EDUCATION

Participation Sought for Survey on Low-GWP Refrigerants

By Pauline Bruge , Sep 18, 2019, 16:50

Share your experiences and training needs in a short online survey prepared by the Real Alternatives 4 Life project.

WORLD

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

UN Secretary-General Wants National Cooling Action Plans

By TIne Stausholm , Sep 18, 2019, 14:25

Antonio Guterres asks nations to deliver efficient and sustainable cooling, with contributions from industry.

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WORLD

Global Poll Shows Differences in Attitudes Toward Climate Change

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Sep 17, 2019, 11:29

Views on the topic vary based on geographic location, according to YouGov study.

WORLD

EVENTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

World Ozone Day: 32 Years and Healing

By TIne Stausholm , Sep 16, 2019, 09:52

On September 16th, World Ozone Day is celebrated around the world, marking the 1987 signature of the Montreal Protocol.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

shecco's Jan Dusek: "More Commitment Needed for Natural Refrigerant Adoption in Southeast...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 16, 2019, 08:25

He spoke about the key challenges and opportunities facing Southeast Asia's market for NatRefs.

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ASIA / PACIFIC

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

shecco's Jan Dusek: "More Commitment Needed for Natural Refrigerant Adoption in Southeast...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 16, 2019, 08:25

He spoke about the key challenges and opportunities facing Southeast Asia's market for NatRefs.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Energy efficiency drives Chinese SPAR store to choose R290 over R404A

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 05, 2019, 09:39

A SPAR store in Chengdu, China, installed 32 propane plug-in freezer cabinets in July.

AIR CONDITIONING

Chinese companies report production of nearly 160,000 propane room ACs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 29, 2019, 15:40

The number represents progress towards advancing R290 AC adoption in China.

AIR CONDITIONING

TRAINING / EDUCATION

UPDATED
Training the trainers on R290 AC in Thailand

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 21, 2019, 09:26

New program aims educate more than 200 trainers in Thailand by the end of 2020.

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Sanden Intercool Group is pushing natural refrigerants in Southeast Asia

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 20, 2019, 07:43

Thai OEM Sanden Intercool Group plans to convert its entire portfolio to hydrocarbons and CO₂ by 2022

Australian ‘Skillaroo’ technician to compete in Russia

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 01, 2019, 16:24

'Skillaroo' Patrick Brennan won gold in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning category.

EVENTS

Australia’s independent food retailers seek future-proof solutions at Metcash...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 30, 2019, 13:50

The Metcash 2019 Expo is a major exhibition for Australia's independent food retail industry, held on July 14-16.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Royal Duty Free is first in Philippines with all-R290 store

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 11, 2019, 10:59

Royal Duty Free is first in Philippines with all-R290 store in Subic Bay outside Manila

TRAINING / EDUCATION

Can virtual reality solve the training challenge?

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 08, 2019, 23:38

The TAFE South Australia school has been using virtual reality to instruct on natural refrigerants.

ASIA / PACIFIC

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

shecco's Jan Dusek: "More Commitment Needed for Natural Refrigerant Adoption in Southeast...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 16, 2019, 08:25

He spoke about the key challenges and opportunities facing Southeast Asia's market for NatRefs.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Energy efficiency drives Chinese SPAR store to choose R290 over R404A

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 05, 2019, 09:39

A SPAR store in Chengdu, China, installed 32 propane plug-in freezer cabinets in July.

AIR CONDITIONING

Chinese companies report production of nearly 160,000 propane room ACs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 29, 2019, 15:40

The number represents progress towards advancing R290 AC adoption in China.

AIR CONDITIONING

TRAINING / EDUCATION

UPDATED
Training the trainers on R290 AC in Thailand

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 21, 2019, 09:26

New program aims educate more than 200 trainers in Thailand by the end of 2020.

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Sanden Intercool Group is pushing natural refrigerants in Southeast Asia

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 20, 2019, 07:43

Thai OEM Sanden Intercool Group plans to convert its entire portfolio to hydrocarbons and CO₂ by 2022

Australian ‘Skillaroo’ technician to compete in Russia

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 01, 2019, 16:24

'Skillaroo' Patrick Brennan won gold in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning category.

EVENTS

Australia’s independent food retailers seek future-proof solutions at Metcash...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 30, 2019, 13:50

The Metcash 2019 Expo is a major exhibition for Australia's independent food retail industry, held on July 14-16.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Royal Duty Free is first in Philippines with all-R290 store

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 11, 2019, 10:59

Royal Duty Free is first in Philippines with all-R290 store in Subic Bay outside Manila

TRAINING / EDUCATION

Can virtual reality solve the training challenge?

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 08, 2019, 23:38

The TAFE South Australia school has been using virtual reality to instruct on natural refrigerants.

EUROPE

BUSINESS & MARKET

Secop makes comeback as stand-alone company

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Sep 11, 2019, 16:05

Secop, formerly part of Nidec, has been successfully acquired by the ESSVP IV fund.

AMERICA

FMI Energy: EPA GreenChill manager Tom Land to retire

By Michael Garry , Sep 10, 2019, 17:02

Tom Land of the EPA’s GreenChill has announced his retirement today at FMI Energy.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Northern Ireland ECO store chooses propane-waterloop system

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Sep 10, 2019, 15:23

An ECO store has opted for propane freezers and refrigerators connected to a hydroloop-glycol-type system.

EVENTS

WORLD

EVENTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

World Ozone Day: 32 Years and Healing

By TIne Stausholm , Sep 16, 2019, 09:52

On September 16th, World Ozone Day is celebrated around the world, marking the 1987 signature of the Montreal Protocol.

EVENTS

Australia’s independent food retailers seek future-proof solutions at Metcash...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 30, 2019, 13:50

The Metcash 2019 Expo is a major exhibition for Australia's independent food retail industry, held on July 14-16.

BUSINESS & MARKET

EVENTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

ATMOsphere America 2019: R290 systems have 'exceeded expectations' for U.S. food...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 18, 2019, 08:47

End users discuss benefits of R290 systems at ATMOsphere America 2019.

AMERICA

EVENTS

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Canadian OEM sees uptick in trained R290 technicians

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Mar 21, 2019, 17:05

Many technicians have been trained on flammable refrigerants since 2017, says Minus Forty Technologies.

EVENTS

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Hotjet credits R290 for heat pump’s high energy score

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Mar 15, 2019, 11:43

The Czech company’s new unit earns an A⁺⁺⁺energy label rating from EU.

AIR CONDITIONING

EVENTS

Godrej launches new HC air conditioners

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 11, 2019, 02:33

The company made the announcement at a press conference on 5 Mar in Kolkata, India.

EVENTS

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

UPDATED
Propane: A cheaper process cooling alternative

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Feb 28, 2019, 15:26

Tecnofreddo says many end users are turning to propane-based equipment as it’s good value.

EUROPE

EVENTS

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Huayi targets Italian OEMs with R290 condensing units

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Feb 25, 2019, 12:19

The CDUs are complete systems that manufacturers can easily install

EVENTS

ATMO Japan 2019: Live coverage highlights

By Eda Isaksson , Feb 12, 2019, 10:45

The ATMOsphere Japan 2019 conference took place in Tokyo. Relive our live coverage!

EVENTS

WORLD

EVENTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

World Ozone Day: 32 Years and Healing

By TIne Stausholm , Sep 16, 2019, 09:52

On September 16th, World Ozone Day is celebrated around the world, marking the 1987 signature of the Montreal Protocol.

EVENTS

Australia’s independent food retailers seek future-proof solutions at Metcash...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 30, 2019, 13:50

The Metcash 2019 Expo is a major exhibition for Australia's independent food retail industry, held on July 14-16.

BUSINESS & MARKET

EVENTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

ATMOsphere America 2019: R290 systems have 'exceeded expectations' for U.S. food...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 18, 2019, 08:47

End users discuss benefits of R290 systems at ATMOsphere America 2019.

AMERICA

EVENTS

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Canadian OEM sees uptick in trained R290 technicians

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Mar 21, 2019, 17:05

Many technicians have been trained on flammable refrigerants since 2017, says Minus Forty Technologies.

EVENTS

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Hotjet credits R290 for heat pump’s high energy score

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Mar 15, 2019, 11:43

The Czech company’s new unit earns an A⁺⁺⁺energy label rating from EU.

AIR CONDITIONING

EVENTS

Godrej launches new HC air conditioners

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 11, 2019, 02:33

The company made the announcement at a press conference on 5 Mar in Kolkata, India.

EVENTS

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

UPDATED
Propane: A cheaper process cooling alternative

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Feb 28, 2019, 15:26

Tecnofreddo says many end users are turning to propane-based equipment as it’s good value.

EUROPE

EVENTS

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Huayi targets Italian OEMs with R290 condensing units

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Feb 25, 2019, 12:19

The CDUs are complete systems that manufacturers can easily install

EVENTS

ATMO Japan 2019: Live coverage highlights

By Eda Isaksson , Feb 12, 2019, 10:45

The ATMOsphere Japan 2019 conference took place in Tokyo. Relive our live coverage!

WORLD

COOLING

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Engineers Without Borders USA launches Chill Challenge

By TIne Stausholm , Sep 10, 2019, 11:09

The Chill Challenge offers grants to develop affordable refrigeration for off-grid locations in developing nations.

AMERICA

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

FMI Energy: Dover unveils energy-saving shelf-edge technology for North American...

By Michael Garry , Sep 09, 2019, 15:55

The system, designed by U.K-based Wirth Research, keeps cold air inside open display cases.

EUROPE

COOLING

G7 leaders pledge to improve energy efficiency of cooling equipment

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Sep 09, 2019, 12:45

Countries agree to facilitate market access to highly efficient and affordable cooling technologies.

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