After the successful adoption of Opteon XP40 (R-449A) for retrofitting existing R-404A systems, Axima Refrigeration France investigates Opteon XL Low GWP HFO refrigerants for new equipment ahead of 2021.

The definitions are the result of more than a year of discussions and were established to clarify the meaning of basic terminology used in the HVACR industry. 

It’s made of sheet metal, explains Layton Refrigeration Company’s Sid Taylor about the invention (pictured above) he calls a “thermal sensor test vessel” or TSTV. “But I’m not going to tell you everything.”

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers launched a redesigned version of its website.

Dixell makes microprocessor-based electronic regulation, temperature, pressure and humidity controls for commercial refrigeration and air conditioning.

LAS VEGAS — HARDI officials say the association’s 2017 annual conference was a great way to end the year, with record attendance and top-quality speakers to help members growth their businesses.

An industrial refrigeration system using a natural refrigerant has been installed at the Helix Innovation Center in Dayton, Ohio. The system, a part of global technology and energy company Emerson’s innovation initiatives, is set up as a learning lab for those in the industry. 

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society will co-host Connect 2018, which will take place Oct. 9-12 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

HARDI officials say the association’s 2017 annual conference was a great way to end the year, with record attendance and top-quality speakers to help wholesaler and supplier members growth their businesses.

Stephen Torrice, president of S.G. Torrice Co., was named interim Northeastern region director by the Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International.