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Index shows HVAC/R contractors more positive than last year
Nov 25, 2014 The November Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) shows contractors feeling positive about short-term growth, according to industry association ACCA. The November 2014 was at 74, indicating that contractors are feeling better than they were a year earlier, when the CCI was 64. A CCI of 50 or above reflects anticipated growth. Source: http://www.appliancemagazine.comcialiscialislevitr...
Can we blame India for putting the brake on an HFC refrigera
25 November 2014 India has made some pretty compelling arguments for not rushing to sign up for the global rush to HFC phasedown. It is now up to the developed nations to achieve an acceptable resolut...
The European heat pump market on the rise
25 November 2014 A report by the European Heat Pump Association has found that after 3 years of stagnation the European heat pump markets are recovering. The European Heat Pump Association (EHP...
CRS rolls out national network and makes fresh appointments
25 November 2014 Carrier Rental Systems (UK) Limited has rolled-out a new national sales network backed by a wave of appointments to support strategic growth plans. The company has appointed fo...
Cooling to heal
24/11/2014 In 2002, the publication of two major clinical trials provided evidence that this technique effectively prevents advancement of neurological injury. Since then, its use has become almost sy...
Torin-Sifan marks 50 years of British manufacturing
24 Nov 2014 Torin-Sifan, a leading producer of energy efficient fan technology to the European air movement industry, is celebrating 50 years of British manufacturing with the completion of its new EC...
Mitsubishi Electric encourages children to boost environment
24 Nov 2014 Pupils from schools in Hatfield, St Albans, Stevenage and Bisham recently took part in a special eco competition at Mitsubishi Electric’s headquarters in Hatfield. The Eco School Co...
Global agreement on HFCs on the agenda for 2015 meeting
24 Nov 2014 Montreal Protocol update The global community has moved a step closer to a deal on eliminating hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) at a meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in Paris last week. While no formal agreement was reached, the head of climate at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), Clare Perry, said there has been a clear shift in attitudes. "We are not seeing the ...
No refrigerant without accreditation
November 24, 2014 NEW ZEALAND: From January 1 it may be very difficult for anyone not in possession of the correct accreditation to buy refrigerant in New Zealand. All major suppliers in New Ze...
Frozen food market to rise 30% by 2020
November 22, 2014 USA: The global frozen food market is expected to grow in value by almost 30% by 2020, according to a new report. The new report, Global Market Study on Frozen Food: Frozen Ready Meals to be the Largest Segment by 2020, values the global frozen food market at $122.1bn in 2013 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2014 to 2020, to reach an estimated value of $156.4...
