Researchers expect system to provide 20 to 50 percent energy savings
August 3, 2016
CIMCO Refrigeration Inc., Southern California Edison (SCE), and Mayekawa Manufacturing Co. announced they are collaborating to develop, build, install, and research a new refrigeration system using natural refrigerant alternatives.
This product provides an all-glass look that delivers energy efficiency and optimizes product visibility. Available in satin silver, gray, or black finishes, the product increases merchandise visibility and complements the look of modern store design.
Donation will help fund research of 2L mildly flammable refrigerants
August 1, 2016
Johnson Controls has donated $100,000 to ASHRAE Research. The donation will help fund research that supports the development of safety standards regarding the use of mildly flammable, low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.
New Orleans to host FMI Energy and Store Development conference
August 1, 2016
FMI’s 2016 Energy & Store Development conference will be held Sept. 11-14 at the Sheraton New Orleans hotel. The conference offers an opportunity to meet with leaders of the food retail industry to discuss new refrigeration technology, energy efficiency and conservation, as well as refrigeration system and store design.
U.S. International Trade Commission’s final ruling paves way for Commerce Department action
August 1, 2016
The U.S. Department of Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blends from China, but no antidumping order will be issued on imports of HFC components from China.
Well, as we’re all aware, 2016 is a presidential election year and the United States’ “noble experiment in democracy” continues. Obviously, I’m going to tread lightly in these turbulent political waters, but I thought it might be interesting to take a look behind the scenes and examine the parties’ respective platforms.
Contract is for the management and supply of refrigerants, compressed gases, cylinders, and related items
July 28, 2016
Hudson Technologies Inc. announced that it has been awarded, as prime contractor, a five-year contract including a five-year renewal option, by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency with an estimated maximum value over the term of the agreement of $400 million in sales to the Department of Defense (DoD).
Department of Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of HFC blends
July 25, 2016
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced its determinations in the final phase antidumping duty investigation concerning hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blends and components from China.
This temperature-initiated adaptive defrost control solution is designed to meet pending U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) conservation standards. It uses smart sensing technology to defrost evaporator coils only when needed.
Other driving forces include rise in trade of frozen food and seafood products, need to reduce food waste
July 22, 2016
The global refrigerated warehouse market is projected to record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 14 percent to 2020, driven by the rise of end-to-end integrated services, according to the latest research report released by Technavio.