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A-Gas Expands Into Canada; Acquires VEMAC Services

Company seeks to become a large-scale, long-term market participant
March 5, 2019

A-Gas, a company involved in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants, clean agent fire suppression, and performance chemical blowing agents, recently announced that it is expanding into Canada. A-Gas also recently announced that it has acquired Singapore-based refrigerant company, VEMAC Services.


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Seminar Offered Insights on HFC Alternatives for Supermarkets

The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council presented a natural refrigerant seminar at Danfoss
March 5, 2019

The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council recently presented a natural refrigerant seminar and live CO2 demo at the Danfoss headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.


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Lots of Questions About Refrigerants but Not Many Answers

Try to stay informed by reading industry-related materials, attending conferences, and seeking out online training options
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 5, 2019

This hunger for knowledge about refrigerants is apparent all around the industry. At the recently held AHR Expo, for example, there were several information sessions offered on refrigerants, and all were packed with attendees who wanted to know more.


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RectorSeal, Panasonic, and Contractor Donate VRF System to Arizona Church

VRF technology will reduce utility costs at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
March 4, 2019

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church’s community center in the Tempe, Arizona suburb of Guadalupe now has state-of-the-art HVAC thanks to variable refrigerant flow equipment, accessories, and installation labor donations from RectorSeal, Panasonic Air Conditioning Group (a division of Panasonic Corp. of North America), and Woody’s Heating and Air Conditioning.


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The Importance of Startup and Commissioning in Refrigeration

Don’t skip this important process when installing systems
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Joe Marchese
March 4, 2019
A critical step in the installation of a built-up (field-piped) refrigeration system is the startup and commissioning of the equipment, which simply means verifying the operation of the system and its components. Although this seems obvious, it is a step that is occasionally skipped or done too quickly to be effective.
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Deep Evacuation on a Grocery Store Rack - The ACHR News

How to Properly Evacuate Refrigerant

Don’t Suck When Pulling a Vacuum
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Bryan Orr
February 25, 2019
Evacuation is often called “vacuum” or “pulling a vacuum,” and it’s one of the most important parts of the HVACR installation and repair process where the refrigerant circuit is involved. Our goal should be to keep the closed refrigeration circuit clean, dry, and tight — just like I was taught since the very first week of HVAC school.
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Cooling Demand Could Spur Technology Breakthroughs

IEA supports implementing new efficiency standards
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
February 25, 2019
The global demand for cooling is growing exponentially, which could place serious strains on electrical grids around the world. This increasing demand is coming primarily from developing nations in hotter parts of the world, such as India, where the peak electricity load for air conditioning could reach 45 percent in 2050, up from 10 percent today.
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Intermatic Partners with LAE Electronic

The partnership expands Intermatic’s capabilities within the HVACR OEM space
February 21, 2019

Intermatic Inc. announced a new strategic partnership with LAE Electronic, a global manufacturer of compact refrigeration control solutions. The partnership expands Intermatic’s capabilities within the HVACR OEM space and brings new solutions to customers throughout North America under the LAE by Intermatic brand.


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