AMERICA
AIR CONDITIONING
TRADE FAIR

AHR Expo Postpones January 2021 Show

By Michael Garry , Sep 23, 2020, 19:49

The show’s management will announce by October 15 whether to hold the event next March.
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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WORLD
POLICY / LAW

Botswana Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 104

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 24, 2020, 15:53

The southern African nation is the fourth country in as many weeks to ratify.
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.

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
COOLING
RESEARCH & ACADEMIA

Cold Chain Innovation Hub in Philippines Announces Online Webinar and Technical Training...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 09, 2020, 05:54

The events aim to support the Philippines' transition to sustainable HVAC&R technology.
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
PRESENTATION
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

New Zealand Contractor EcoChill Touts Hydrocarbons for Industrial Refrigeration

By Nicholas Cooper , Jul 31, 2020, 14:53

The company cites its cold-storage shipping port installation.
ASIA / PACIFIC
POLICY

Australia, New Zealand Adopt IEC’s Hydrocarbon Charge Limit for Commercial...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 31, 2020, 14:23

Standards Australia’s new limits, including 500g for R290, match those in IEC 60335-2-89, edition 3.0.
ASIA / PACIFIC
PRESENTATION
ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change is Reshaping Financial Opportunities, Says ATMO Australia Keynoter

By Michael Garry , Jul 30, 2020, 23:41

Gene Blackley of Drawdown Australia predicts lucrative investments in climate solutions
EUROPE

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.
AMERICA
AIR CONDITIONING
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

NatRefs Seen as Key to Reducing Emissions in Grenada

By Nicholas Cooper , Sep 16, 2020, 23:21

Caribbean nation’s R290 training program is helping it meet reduction goals.

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EUROPE
POLICY / LAW

IIR Warns About Energy Implications of Accelerating F-Gas Phase Down

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 24, 2020, 22:58

The institute argues that a faster phase down would negatively impact energy efficiency.
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.
EUROPE

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.
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.
WORLD
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING

GEA Cites Universal Applicability of  NatRefs at Virtual Trade Show

By Nicholas Cooper , Sep 02, 2020, 16:06

The German manufacturer, and a German academic, predict eventual dominance of natural refrigerants.
WORLD
EUROPE
TRADE FAIR

Refolution to Discuss Sustainable Refrigeration Services at Virtual Trade Show

By Michael Garry , Aug 31, 2020, 21:08

The German company’s focus is industrial refrigeration technology, using natural refrigerants
WORLD
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING

Secon to Feature R290 Chillers at Virtual Trade Show

By Michael Garry , Aug 30, 2020, 15:48

The company offers both air- and water-cooled models, as well as hydrocarbon heat pumps.
WORLD
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING

Teko to Offer 'Real’ Booth at Virtual Trade Show

By Michael Garry , Aug 29, 2020, 16:16

The German OEM will discuss its natural refrigerant systems via video chat from its factory.
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.
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.

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