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Has Daikin finally cracked CO2 VRF?
BELGIUM: As a possible solution to the viability of VRF air conditioning technology in a low-GWP future, Daikin will preview a CO2 VRF system at the ISH show in March….
Enter the AI-powered propane heat pump
UK: A new manufacturer has entered the heat pump market with a propane air-source unit powered by artificial intelligence to create “significant” energy savings….
Germany seeks public procurement ban on VRF
GERMANY: The German government proposal to ban the public procurement of multi-split/VRF air conditioning systems has been met with criticism by the industry….
Members push for mediation in IoR dispute
UK: Members of the Institute of Refrigeration have voted for mediation in the ongoing dispute between ex-president Graeme Fox and the board of trustees, which has already cost £32,000….
Pressure exchanger improves CO2 refrigeration efficiency
USA: A technology adapted from the desalination industry is said improve COPs of CO2 refrigeration systems by up to 30%….
Wolseley buys AC and heat pump distributor Logicool
UK: Wholesaler the Wolseley Group has acquired Derbyshire-based air conditioning and heat pump distributor Logicool. …
Modine opens Bradford precision cooling factory
USA: Modine has officially opened its new 29,000m2 Airedale factory in Bradford dedicated to the production of precision cooling products for data centres….
Dutch seize 4,800 cylinders of illegal F-gas
NETHERLANDS: Four shipping containers carrying around 4,800 cylinders of illegal F-gas refrigerants have been seized in the latest crackdown by Dutch customs authorities….
Electricity costs drive heat pump sales
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has insisted that cost-effective electricity is key to heat pump uptake in Europe, on a day it has designated as Heat Pump Day….
Schneider Electric buys US liquid cooling firm
FRANCE: Schneider Electric is set to acquire an initial 75% controlling interest in US data centre liquid cooling solutions company Motivair for $850m….