Research shows there is a definite point where more oil doesn’t lead to less wear and tear or more efficient and rapid evacuation.

The Beijer Ref Group already has a local presence through Beijer Ref Australia and Kirby HVACR but this acquisition will further strengthen the wholesaler’s network in the Asia Pacific.

In 2018 the global market was worth $27.20 billion, however, this figure is set to top $135.17 billion by 2027.

The regulation reduces the amount of HFCs placed on the market over a 15-year period with the next quota phasedown taking effect as of January 1, 2021.

The new model responds to increasing demand for large-capacity condensing units that use CO2 refrigerants in food refrigeration applications in the wake of Japan's Revised Fluorocarbons Emission Reduction Act.

It can be used in systems of up to 120 bar for a variety of refrigerants and oils and ensures permanent and instantaneous level detection.

The company’s completed projects this year include a $3.8 million regional distribution centre project for Woolworths in Launceston, and a $1.2 million ripening room upgrade for LaManna Premier Group in Brisbane.

Solstice N41 has a GWP that is 65 per cent lower than R-410A. Not surprisingly it has been tested extensively by more than 15 OEMs and leading compressor manufacturers.

The company has more than doubled in size with 14,000 staff globally.

To mark 10 years of the Emissions Gap Report, UNEP has outlined the lessons learned during this period which it has labelled the lost decade.

The range is specifically designed for next-generation, low GWP refrigerants, including R450A, R448A, R449A and R513A.

The retailer already has experience retrofitting existing R-404A systems.

GEA Bock is a leading supplier of open and semi-hermetic piston compressors in the lower and medium refrigeration capacity range for stationary and transport-related cooling applications.

The guidelines outline specific conditions under which flammable refrigerants can be used and points out that the installer must always undertake a comprehensive risk assessment of the installation.

BITZER was established as a one-man workshop in Sindelfingen 85 years ago its where the group belongs, according to chief operations officer, Christian Wehrle.

According to the US Department of Energy, grocery stores are responsible for approximately nine per cent of the total energy consumed by commercial buildings in the United States, of which more than 50 per cent is from refrigeration.