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2014.05.05

Global fluorochemicals market expected to reach USD 25 billi

According a recent report by Grand View Research, Inc., HCFC refrigerants still account for over 60% of the total fluorocarbon market worldwide although they are being phased out by HFC and other prod...

2014.05.04

Headline News Volume 220

============================ eJARN.com Headline News Date: May 4, 2014, Volume 220 http://www.ejarn.com ============================ * China (Rotary Compressors -Global Market) China is the world’s largest rotary compressor market. The Chinese rotary compressor market had a scale of 100 million units in 2013, a year-on- year increase of 10.5%. China is also the largest export country for rotary co...

2014.05.01

Insurance headache for hydrocarbon refrigerants

2 May 2014 WORKSHOPS using hydrocarbon refrigerants in vehicle air-conditioning systems could be pursued by insurance companies if any damage to a vehicle is caused by the use of flammable gases.   This is in addition to the myriad possible refrigerant handling or occupational health and safety infringements that could occur during the process of filling an air-conditioning system with hydroc...

2014.05.04

SERC adds hydrocarbon training

29th April, 2014 UK:  South Eastern Regional College (SERC), Lisburn, has added a hydrocarbon refrigerants qualification to its syllabus.    With the increasing emphasis on natural refr...

2014.05.04

New Green Deal cashback fund does not mean 'problem solved'

2 May 2014 Up to ￡7,600 will be made available to households looking to make energy efficiency improvements on their homes, the government has announced.   Under its new Green Deal Home Improvem...

2014.05.04

Atlas Copco appoints Mark Keen to lead service delivery

2 May 2014 Atlas Copco has announced the appointment of Mark Keen as Business Line Manager for its Compressor Technique Service (CTS) division.   In his new role, Mark will lead the delivery of t...

2014.05.04

BPI Announces Product Listing Program for the Home Performan

May 2, 2014 Malta, N.Y. -- The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) has announced the launch of the BPI Product Listing Program, a system that the organization said will evaluate and list the home performance tools, products, and materials that meet product specification industry standards. Those manufacturers whose product has met the relevant standard will be listed on BPI’s website and aut...

2014.05.04

Exact Pipe Tools Establishes Presence in US

May 2, 2014 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio -- Exact Pipe Tools Inc. has been established in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, as the United States wholly owned subsidiary of Finland-based Exact Tools Oy. The company manufactures a line of steel, iron, and plastic pipe-cutting machines that are said to provide fast, clean, straight, and safe cutting.   Designed for the industrial pipe installer, said the company, t...

2014.05.04

Households to receive funding for energy efficiency measures

2 May 2014 Households carrying out energy efficiency improvements on their home can now get more money back to offset the cost of having the work done.   From June, people in England and Wales will be able to get up to ￡7600 back through a new Green Deal Home Improvement Fund so they can take control of their bills and have warmer, greener homes.   The scheme helps people to install ene...

2014.05.04

Nortek completes acquisition of Thomas & Betts' HVAC busines

2 May 2014 Nortek has announced the closing of its previously disclosed acquisition of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) business of Thomas & Betts Corporation.   Thomas & Betts’ HVAC business (“T&B HVAC”) designs, manufactures and sells unit heaters, radiant heaters and rooftop heating, ventilation and cooling products for industrial and commercial applications...