Europe
EC must act over HFC 'stockpile'
3 February 2016 BELGIUM: A leading fluorocarbon watchdog has called on the EC and member states to demand verification of HFC import data following concerns of refrigerant stockpiling. Urgent action is demanded by the European Fluorocarbons Technical Committee (EFCTC) after latest data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) revealed that there had potentially been large-scale stockpilin...
Alfa Laval AB (publ) Fourth quarter and full year 2015
Feb. 02, 2016 “The order intake was 9.4 billion - a sequential upturn with 8.5 percent, mainly explained by an exceptionally strong order intake for marine pumping systems, driven by the ship ow...
BSRIA supports CITB decision to revoke CSCS cards
Feb. 02, 2016 BSRIA is backing the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)’s decision to revoke CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) cards, after an investigation into fraudulent activi...
EFCTC underlines importance of timely F-Gas verification
Feb. 02, 2016 Potential large stockpiles of HFCs could jeopardise the EU’s ability to reduce HFC greenhouse gas emissions if checks are not carried out as soon as possible, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). Data collected by the EEA about placing Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases on the market has led to considerable speculation about the presence of large stockpiles of HFCs th...
Poland: A spectacular growth of the air heat pump market in
Feb. 02, 2016 The market research carried out in the middle of January 2016 by the Polish Association for Heat Pump Technology and Development (PORT PC) shows that the size of the market of electrical...
Fujitsu announces promotion
2 February 2016 Fujitsu Air Conditioners has promoted Nick Wilks to the role of national distribution sales manager. Previously regional account manager, he now takes on a national role, liaisi...
Ecobuild learning hub to feature energy seminars
2 February 2016 One of the highlights at this year’s Ecobuild show will be a learning hub featuring a series of engaging case study-led seminars on the subject of energy. The CPD accredited programme is designed to provide exhibitors and visitors with practical knowhow to perform their jobs better, and the business case to help installers make more informed decisions to address these challe...
Carrier Transicold UK Secures First Order From James Hall &
Feb 1, 2016 WARRINGTON, England James Hall & Co., a Lancashire-based wholesaler and distributor for SPAR, has taken delivery of four new trailers fitted with VectorTM 1950 MT (multi-temperature) s...
Carrier Transicold buys Dutch firm TRS
1 FEBRUARY, 2016 Netherlands: US transport refrigeration company Carrier Transicold has announced the acquisition of TRS Transportkoeling bv, a Dutch manufacturer of sustainable transport refrigeratio...
New sentencing rules mean safety fines could increase
1 FEBRUARY, 2016 With effect from today (1 February), the Health and Safety Offences and Corporate Manslaughter Offences Guidelines could result in higher (and potentially unlimited) fines for companies and public sector bodies which fail to comply with health and safety law. According to the new guidelines, in the event of a health and safety prosecution a fine “must be sufficiently substa...
