Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturer Outlines Current Position
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following statement comes from the refrigeration equipment manufacturer Tecumseh and was issued on Oct. 15, 2014. It comments on its position at the time on a number of refrigerant-related issues. It was issued the day before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided a final ruling on one of those refrigerant aspects — the phaseout of new and imported HCFC-22.
Tecumseh has always been an industry ambassador with respect to protecting the environment. As such, we’re an active participant in understanding ongoing legislation and the impact on our compressors and corresponding systems. The following information provides summary information along with Tecumseh’s position based on current findings.