EU’s HFC prices skyrocketing since start of F-Gas Regulation
HFC prices increased from below 2€/tCO2e to 23€/tCO2e, or more than 1,050%, according to study by Öko-Recherche on behalf of European Commission. The rising prices in Europe of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) – which have increased substantially since the European F-Gas Regulation was enacted – were examined in a webinar last week (29 May) by Öko-Recherche, an
The SkillFRIDGE 2018 competition series
In the months since January, colleges from across the UK have been identifying their most outstanding RACHP students and have put them in the running to compete in the SkillFRIDGE 2018 competition series. Registered apprentices will now compete in one of several regional heats taking place across the UK, and will be challenged to demonstrate
Global Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Market 2018-2022
This industry research report presents a comprehensive analysis of the global commercial refrigeration equipment market by product (walk-in coolers, display cases, refrigerators for drinks, ice-making machines, and others) and by end-user (retail, restaurants, hotels, and catering units). The report also presents a detailed analysis of the market’s growth prospects across regions such as the Americas,
Danfoss unveils digital gas detectors
Highly accurate detectors for ammonia and CO2 offer installation and maintenance benefits. Component manufacturer Danfoss Group is targeting its new digital gas detectors for their potential use in industrial refrigeration facilities that use natural refrigerants, including ammonia and CO2. James Hower, industrial refrigeration sales manager at Danfoss, led an information session at the IIAR Natural Refrigeration
NAVAC Introduces First Smart Refrigerant Charger
NAVAC has introduced the industry’s first smart refrigerant charger. The NRC62i Smart Charging Unit offers automatic operation for intuitive, consistent system evacuation and refrigerant filling. The NRC62i’s powerful twin-cylinder vacuum pump rapidly and reliably evacuates an HVAC system to the vacuum level calculated by the machine’s algorithm, with progress displayed digitally via a monitor and
Refurbished COOP Compact store – energy efficient refrigeration solutions
A grocery store in Nederhemert city in the Netherlands has been reopened as a ‘COOP Compact’ store after refurbishing. The renewed store has chosen FREOR refrigeration equipment as well as Hydroloop refrigeration system, which was installed by FREOR`s official partner in the region – ‘Koelservice van Tol’. Energy-efficient refrigeration solutions All the refrigerated display cases were
Liebherr Opens New Production Site in India
On May 2018, the Domestic Appliances division of the Liebherr Group opened a new plant in Aurangabad, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Numerous personalities and dealers from all over the country were present at the opening ceremony, which was also attended by two of the Group's shareholders, Dr. Isolde Liebherr and Stéfanie Wohlfarth. Liebherr
More Powerful Thermolite Solar Panels From Thermo King For Greater Sustainable Power Management
Thermo King expands its ThermoLite solar panels portfolio with a more powerful, 110W model designed to provide a sustainable power management solution for reefer units while reducing their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In low light, Thermo King’s new solar panels collect energy to keep the refrigeration unit’s battery fully charged. This eliminates the need to use
Freshnink purchased 60 refrigerator trailers Schmitz Cargobull with Carrier Transicold units
Freshlinc has taken delivery of 60 Schmitz Cargobull multi-temperature refrigerated trailers with Carrier Transicold refrigeration units. The trailers feature one-piece aluminium floors as well as Ferroplast insulation, which according to the manufacturer offers greater insulation from thinner panels than a conventional build. They also include internal moving bulkheads fitted with expanding seals controlled from central
Pelican Biothermal Offer First Crēdo On Demand Drop Point In Canada
Pelican BioThermal, in temperature controlled packaging, announces the addition of the company's first Canadian drop point. Located at the ATS Healthcare headquarters in Toronto, the new drop point serves to further the expansion of Pelican BioThermal's growing Crēdo on Demand rental program by providing an additional point of return for reusable shipping assets. ATS Healthcare is also
Global Commercial Wine Cooler Market 2018-2022
This industry research report presents a comprehensive analysis of the global commercial wine cooler market by technology (compressor based and thermoelectric based commercial wine cooler) and by product placement (free-standing and undercounter commercial wine cooler). The report also presents a detailed analysis of the market’s growth prospects across regions such as the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
Annual European Union greenhouse gases report
The European Environment Agency has published its Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory 1990-2016 and inventory report 2018. The report shows a 0.6% decrease of greenhouse gases emissions (-27 million tonnes CO2 equivalent) between 2015 and 2016 for a total of 4,300 million tonnes CO2 equivalent. Since 1990, the EU has reduced its net GHG emissions by 24%