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AMERICA

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

SandenVendo seeks change in U.S. standard for HC vending machines

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Mar 21, 2019, 16:00

Vending machines using hydrocarbons cannot be placed near exits under ASHRAE/UL rules.

AMERICA

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Imbera launches R290 foodservice products in U.S.

By Andrew Williams , Mar 20, 2019, 16:00

Most of its equipment has been converted to R290.

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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.

WORLD

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UPDATED
Whirlpool sues Nidec over ‘breach of obligations’ in Embraco deal

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Mar 20, 2019, 11:39

Nidec is required to get antitrust approval by April 24.

China phases out 280,000 tonnes of ODS

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 20, 2019, 11:20

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment made the announcement yesterday.

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ASIA / PACIFIC

China phases out 280,000 tonnes of ODS

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 20, 2019, 11:20

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment made the announcement yesterday.

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Nestlé unveils new HC solar-powered ice cream chests in Malaysia

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 19, 2019, 05:15

The hydrocarbon-based chests draw power through a PV panel attached to the roof.

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Blupura bringing HC water coolers to Japan

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 18, 2019, 12:05

The company is currently in discussions with several partners.

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Japan to boost subsidy for low-GWP technology development

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 11, 2019, 05:35

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry allocates €5.1 million in FY2019.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Tecumseh launches new HC compressors for India

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 11, 2019, 02:58

The company unveiled the new range at ACREX 2019 in Mumbai.

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.

REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASES / FREEZERS

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METRO Japan to replace R404A with R290 freezer cabinets

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 07, 2019, 09:40

The company detailed its plans at ATMO Japan 2019.

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!

First-ever Accelerate Japan 2019 award winners announced

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 12, 2019, 03:25

Lawson, Ajinomoto Frozen Foods, Coca Cola and Mayekawa receive awards for advancing natural refrigerant adoption.

ASIA / PACIFIC

China phases out 280,000 tonnes of ODS

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 20, 2019, 11:20

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment made the announcement yesterday.

END USER

Nestlé unveils new HC solar-powered ice cream chests in Malaysia

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 19, 2019, 05:15

The hydrocarbon-based chests draw power through a PV panel attached to the roof.

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Blupura bringing HC water coolers to Japan

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 18, 2019, 12:05

The company is currently in discussions with several partners.

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Japan to boost subsidy for low-GWP technology development

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 11, 2019, 05:35

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry allocates €5.1 million in FY2019.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Tecumseh launches new HC compressors for India

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 11, 2019, 02:58

The company unveiled the new range at ACREX 2019 in Mumbai.

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.

REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASES / FREEZERS

END USER

METRO Japan to replace R404A with R290 freezer cabinets

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 07, 2019, 09:40

The company detailed its plans at ATMO Japan 2019.

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!

First-ever Accelerate Japan 2019 award winners announced

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 12, 2019, 03:25

Lawson, Ajinomoto Frozen Foods, Coca Cola and Mayekawa receive awards for advancing natural refrigerant adoption.

MOBILE AIR CONDITIONING (MAC)

OPTEMUS tests R290 heat pump in electric vehicles

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Mar 20, 2019, 11:00

An EU project predicts that an R290 system can increase the range of electric vehicles.

AMERICA

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Arctic Air transitions to hydrocarbons

By Andrew Williams , Mar 20, 2019, 10:50

The U.S. foodservice equipment maker is adopting natural refrigerants propane and isobutane, per new California rules.

END USER

Nestlé unveils new HC solar-powered ice cream chests in Malaysia

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 19, 2019, 05:15

The hydrocarbon-based chests draw power through a PV panel attached to the roof.

EVENTS

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!

EUROPE

AMERICA

EVENTS

The NatRefs Show: Episode 70!

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Nov 28, 2018, 17:00

This episode covers ATMOsphere Europe 2018 in Riva del Garda, Italy.

EUROPE

EVENTS

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

CO₂, ammonia competition shaking up industrial refrigeration

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Nov 22, 2018, 17:30

CO₂ is becoming increasingly competitive with ammonia, conference hears.

EUROPE

EVENTS

POLICY

EU countries urged to tackle illegal HFC trade

By Marie Battesti , Nov 21, 2018, 16:55

At ATMO Europe, European Commission urges national governments to act.

EVENTS

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!

EUROPE

AMERICA

EVENTS

The NatRefs Show: Episode 70!

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Nov 28, 2018, 17:00

This episode covers ATMOsphere Europe 2018 in Riva del Garda, Italy.

EUROPE

EVENTS

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

CO₂, ammonia competition shaking up industrial refrigeration

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Nov 22, 2018, 17:30

CO₂ is becoming increasingly competitive with ammonia, conference hears.

EUROPE

EVENTS

POLICY

EU countries urged to tackle illegal HFC trade

By Marie Battesti , Nov 21, 2018, 16:55

At ATMO Europe, European Commission urges national governments to act.

EUROPE

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

ISH 2019: New R290 heat pumps from Roth, Alpha Innotec & NIBE

By Charlotte McLaughlin , Mar 18, 2019, 12:15

The three manufacturers added more propane products.

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Blupura bringing HC water coolers to Japan

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 18, 2019, 12:05

The company is currently in discussions with several partners.

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.

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