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States Sue Over HFC Rollback

August 1, 2018

The coalition charges that EPA violated the federal Clean Air Act when it effectively rescinded regulations prohibiting the use of HFCs through guidance, rather than a public rulemaking process.


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US Climate Alliance Pledges To Reduce HFCs

August 1, 2018

The U.S. Climate Alliance has made substantial progress toward the implementation of its commitment to uphold its share the Paris Agreement. Sixteen states and Puerto Rico continue to be on track to collectively meet their share of the U.S. climate target to reduce emissions by 26 to 28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025.


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supermarket equipment serviced by Wright Brothers Inc. in Atlanta - ACHR News

Supermarkets Slow to Adopt New Refrigerants

Most contractors still primarily servicing and installing HFC equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
July 9, 2018
As more states — and possibly the federal government — move to restrict the use of HFCs, it is likely that end users will soon start moving over to these alternative refrigerants, which means contractors should be prepared for that transition.
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Brian Rakers, Midwest regional manager, Ice-O-Matic, demonstrated how easy it is to clean the new Elevation Series of ice machines. - ACHR News

Sip a Smoothie While Researching Reach-Ins, Coolers, and Ice Makers

Restaurant show features a wide array of food and refrigeration equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
July 9, 2018
Refrigeration contractors who have not yet attended the annual National Restaurant Association (NRA) show really need to put it on their bucket lists. For four days each year, McCormick Place convention center is filled to the rafters with vendors exhibiting everything from gluten-free pasta to pizza ovens to high-tech ice machines.
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Scotsman ice machines - ACHR News

Cleaning, Sanitizing Ice Machines Ensures Long Equipment Life

Cleaning processes and frequencies vary based on brand, environment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
July 9, 2018
In contrast to many other countries around the world, Americans consume a lot of ice. That’s probably why ice machines are found virtually everywhere here, from convenience stores and supermarkets to hotels and hospitals. It doesn’t really matter what shape it takes — cubes, flakes, nuggets, chips, etc. — but it does have to look and taste good.
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