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Headline News Volume 231
============================ eJARN.com Headline News Date: July 25th, 2014, Volume 231 http://www.ejarn.com ============================ ? Africa (Regional Reports) JARN estimates total air conditioner demand in Africa at more than 3 million units in 2013, representing only 2.9% of the global air conditioner market. As the last big untapped market around the world, Africa represents a bright spot ...
B&ES Publications launches the updated TR/19
21 July 2014 B&ES Publications has announced the launch of its newly updated TR/19 Guide to Good Practice - Internal Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems. The new guide offers direction on the testing and cleaning of ventilation systems to meet required standards. It incorporates reference to the new British and European Standard BS EN 15780 ‘Ventilation for Buildings ? Ductwork ?...
FBI warns of unapproved refrigerant
21 July 2014 The FBI is warning people to be on alert for refrigerant substitutes that have not been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. Some contain propane, which is flammable and can explode. The phaseout of R-22 has increased the demand for cheaper, unapproved replacements, many of which are made in China and sold on the black market. Products like “Super Freeze 22a” have b...
Watsco Achieves Record Performance in Second Quarter
Jul 21, 2014 MIAMI - Watsco Inc., a distributor of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, reported record results for the second quarter and for the six months ended June 30, 2014. Among key performance metrics, revenues increased 4 percent to a record $1.17 billion. Gross profit margin increased 10 basis-points. Selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A) decreased 20 basis-points as a pe...
Smartcool Enters Next Phase of Testing for Refrigerated Tran
Jul 21, 2014 VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Smartcool Systems Inc. announced that it has received approval for beta testing of its energy efficiency technology with a Florida-based food distribution firm. This test is the next phase in introducing its technology to the refrigerated transport sector. The first phase produced 18 percent energy savings when the technology was installed on the compress...
Nest Helps Lead Effort to Create Wireless Protocol for Home
Jul 21, 2014 SAN RAMON, Calif. - Seven companies announced that they’ve joined forces to form the Thread Group and develop a new IP-based wireless networking protocol for home automation called Thread. The Thread Group’s founding members include Nest Labs, Samsung Electronics, Big Ass Fans, Yale Security, Silicon Labs, FreescaleR Semiconductor, and ARM. While currently available 802.15...
Electrolux Sees Continued Improvement in European, North Ame
Jul 21, 2014 Electrolux reported net sales of SEK 26,330 million (approx. US$3.8 billion) in the second quarter of 2014, down from SEK 27,674 million in the second quarter of 2013. Net sales in 2Q 20...
ASHRAE Introduces New Strategic Plan At 2014 Annual Conferen
Jul 21, 2014 ATLANTA - Major actions taken at ASHRAE’s 2014 Annual Conference included introduction of its strategic plan, creation of a new indoor air quality alliance, and announcement of a mileston...
The IIR at 34th OEWG in Paris
18/07/2014 The IIR attended the 34th Meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in Paris from 14 to 18 July 2014. On the 16th of July, a side-event took pla...
UK manufacturers generate their own power
21 July 2014 The Confederation of British Industry claims UK manufacturers are increasingly looking to generate their own power to sidestep fears of rising energy prices and threats to supply security, The Express has reported. Nicola Walker, director of business environment at the business lobby group, said more and more firms are going off-grid, especially in energy in...
