Ron Rajecki, an editor with more than 20 years of experience covering the HVAC industry, is refrigeration editor of The NEWS. Rajecki has received numerous awards for his writing and editing, including two Jesse H. Neal certificates for editorial excellence. He can be reached at ronrajecki@achrnews.com.

Aquatherm Pipe Brings Comfort to Condominium Residents

PP-R piping offered unique solution for retrofit needs

Ron Rajecki

May 27, 2019

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“We put together some sections of 2 ½-inch pipe, and Joe tried to drive a nail through them with a hammer. I remember him reporting back and saying, ‘This is not your typical plastic.’”

Five Simple Solutions for Solving the HVACR Technician Shortage

For contractors, it’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness

Ron Rajecki

March 5, 2018

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Unfortunately, much of what has been said and written in terms of the labor shortage takes the form of gloom-and-doom statistics and anecdotes that just serve to increase contractors’ worries.

A-Gas Teams Up with Contractors in Refrigerant Reclamation Efforts

Recent acquisitions have the company poised to help make reclaim fast and easy

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

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At A-Gas, the focus is on providing contractors options to make submitting their recovered refrigerant for reclamation fast and easy.

Arkema Presents New Refrigeration Products at AHR Expo

Sustainability, social responsibility, market offerings highlighted on the show floor

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

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Arkema used the 2018 AHR Expo to engage with its customers and friends throughout the industry. The company saw the opportunity to reinforce what Arkema stands for by highlighting various aspects of its offerings.

Aspen is the New Airgas Refrigerants, Providing More Service to its Customers

Company will remain a stand-alone entity and offer a larger suite of services

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

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Jay Kestenbaum, senior vice president, sales and purchasing, Aspen Refrigerants Inc. (formerly Airgas Refrigerants), explained how the October 2017 purchase of Airgas Refrigerants by Hudson Technologies will benefit Aspen’s customers.

Chemours Urges Contractors to ‘Opt for Better’ Refrigerants

The company’s low-GWP Opteon XP44 is a growing global choice to replace R-404A/R-507

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

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“Opt for better” was the theme at the Chemours booth, as the company spotlighted its Opteon™ line of low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.

Dynatemp Provides Valuable Information, Innovative Products

Company says 2018 will be an important year for the future of refrigeration

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

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Dynatemp Intl. Inc. shared booth space with Choice Refrigerants, and the two companies displayed a new residential split system designed to use R-421A, one of the R-22 alternative refrigerants offered by Dynatemp.

KeepRite Focuses on Energy, the Environment, and Regulations

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

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At the KeepRite Refrigeration booth, the focus was squarely on energy, the environment, and the regulations related to both.

ICOR Intl.’s refrigerant-grade propane and isobutane

Hydrocarbons Join the ICOR Intl. Line

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

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ICOR Intl. Inc. featured two new additions to its product line: a line of hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants (R-290 and R-600a) and small, 28 ounce cans of NU-22B.

Contractor Network Boosts Natural Refrigerants

Ron Rajecki

February 19, 2018

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Refrigeration contractors who are looking to promote their companies’ expertise in the growing natural refrigerants market can get a boost from a network sponsored by the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC).

Opportunities and Challenges with Handling Flammable Refrigerants

On Demand Refrigerant Safety Classes A2L and A3 have a very low GWP, making them a strong, long-term solution for many HVACR applications. However, these refrigerants are classified as mildly flammable and highly flammable respectively. This flammability class raises safety and compliance concerns. This webinar will help you understand these classes, along with the opportunities these refrigerants can offer.

The webinar is designed to simplify the DOE’s upcoming enforcement of the Annual Walk-In Energy Factor (AWEF) regulation for walk-in coolers or freezers and the impact on refrigeration installations going forward.

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