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this month’s cover MARCH 2014 NEWS


Cool-Therm launches new company A-Gas branding goes global Google enters hvac controls market


FEATURES Coolers and Condensers


Supermarket Systems & Equipment Training


THE NUMBER ONE MAGAZINE IN THE MARKET NEWS


Daikin embarks on new venture


DAIKIN Europe NV has established ‘Daikin Air Conditioning Saudi Arabia’ in a joint venture with RIRAC.


Full story - p7


DuPont closes counterfeit case


DUPONT Refrigerants has settled a case involving the packaging and sale of counterfeit and illegal DuPont Suva 134a.


Full story - p4


Construction growth stabilises


CONSTRUCTION activity rose in Q4, marking the first time in over five years that the industry recorded three consecutive quarters of growth. Firms across all areas reported increased output, including building contractors, SMEs, specialist contractors, civil engineers and product manufacturers.


Full story - p3 See you at the ACR Show 2016


PLUS Contents p3 Classifieds p39


Contents 3


SHOW


16 – 18 February 2016 Hall 9 NEC Birmingham


Airedale has been instructing apprentice and experienced engineers in refrigeration and air conditioning basics, installation, commissioning, maintenance and design principles since the 1980s. A CITB Construction Skills approved centre, Airedale also offers industry recognised training in F-Gas J11, JO4 & JO5 Pipework & Brazing and Electrics.


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