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GEA has had further marine success with its CO₂ refrigeration systems onboard an Alaskan fishing trawler.

Honeywell’s lower GWP refrigerant Solstice N40 (R448A) is said to have been employed for the first time in a refrigerated distribution centre in Japan.

A US-designed solid-state bladeless fan, which is said to deliver sustainable, compressor-free active cooling, has been deployed at a number of outdoor locations in Singapore.

Danish refrigeration systems manufacturer Advansor has supplied a transcritical CO₂ system with eight Bitzer EcoLine+ reciprocating compressors at a new distribution centre for REMA 1000 supermarkets.

Airedale International Air Conditioning has reported a 7% increase in ESEER for its recently launched Azure DeltaChill using lower GWP refrigerant R32.

Simulation tests comparing alternative refrigeration technologies are said to show that low GWP HFO/HFC blends provide the best emissions reductions and lowest life cycle costs for stores below 2,000m².

A refrigeration system using Honeywell’s lower GWP HFC refrigerant R448A has been adopted by Japan’s largest supermarket brand to replace an R22 system.

Panasonic’s CO₂ condensing unit is contributing to an innovative mobile refrigeration test trailer for a pioneering UK contractor.

Hamburger giant Burger King has chosen Green & Cool natural refrigerant COY systems as its preferred condensing units for its outlets in Spain.

A scroll chiller using R452B, the A2L lower GWP alternative to R410A, has been employed at a new university building for education and research in electronic engineering.

The new 190-room Alsik hotel, one of the largest in Denmark, incorporates a 900kW water-cooled Clint liquid chiller using Turbocor compressors running on low GWP HFO refrigerant R1234ze.

Following the first installation of transcritical CO₂ refrigeration technology on board a cruise ship last year, German manufacturer GEA says it has received orders for two new ships.

Bitzer condensing units are playing a key role in ensuring that kimchi, the Korean national dish, reaches the consumer in perfect condition.

Star Refrigeration has enabled a leading cheese spread manufacturer to upgrade its refrigeration plant to comply with F-gas regulations.

Toshiba has introduced Seiya, a new range of high-wall split air conditioning systems running on lower GWP refrigerant R32.

Leading US convenience store operator 7-Eleven is to adopt Honeywell Solstice N40 (R448A) refrigerant as standard for remote condensers installed across the US and Canada.

A new study on the risks associated with the use of propane (R290) in refrigeration and air conditioning will be used to support revisions of international safety standards.

LG has widened the use of lower GWP refrigerant R32 with the introduction of a split version of its Therma V air-to-water heat pump.

British manufacturer Airedale has launched a new range of air conditioning chillers optimised for use with lower GWP refrigerant R32.

Panasonic has introduced the Big PACi series of air conditioners in 20kW and 25kW capacities using R32 refrigerant.