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22-25 - ACR Show Update and Preview, part two 26-31 - Chilled Beams 32-33 - Energy Efficient Air Conditioning
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OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE ACR SHOW 2014
Volume 30 Number 3
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this month’s cover FEBRUARY 2014 NEWS
EU issues partial ban on HFCs Renewed optimism for construction
ICS teams up with law firm to urge AC inspections
NEWS
Honeywell and Dupont invest in R1234yf
HONEYWELL AND some of its key suppliers are investing around $300m in increased production capacity for R1234yf in the United States, while DuPont Fluorochemicals has announced that it has increased capacity of DuPont Opteon in Japan and China.
Full story - p4 FEATURES
ACR Show Preview Part Two Energy Efficient Air Conditioning Chilled Beams
THE NUMBER ONE MAGAZINE IN THE MARKET
PLUS Contents p3 Classifieds p38
Contents 3
The ACR Show has arrived!
THE ACR SHOW 2014 is the UK event of the year and cannot be missed by anyone in the acr industry that wants to keep up-to-date with products, legislation and news.
Inside this ssue is the Official Event
Guide for the ACR Show 2014. The free seminar program is packed with hot topics, including the impact of F-Gas Regulations as well as the development of new technologies. Key product launches are assured, and exhibitors have experts on hand to answer your questions.
SEE YOU AT THE ACR SHOW 2014
Manufacturers of the Blue Diamond range of pumps and accessories for condensate removal in air conditioning and refrigeration units. The range includes the Mega Blue, Maxi Blue and Mini Blue. Launching at the show will be the new MiniBlueR and the Isoplenym range of ducted air movement systems.
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www.acr-news.com ACR News February 2014
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