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REFCOM welcomes ‘landmark’ prosecution of online seller www.acr-news.com/refcom-welcomes-landmark- prosecution-of-online-seller


Campbell West invests in apprenticeships www.acr-news.com/campbell-west-invests-in- apprenticeships


Ammonia system reduces energy use and carbon at Pilgrim UK www.acr-news.com/ammonia-system-reduces- energy-use-and-carbon-at-pilgrim-uk


Podcast: how to control static by controlling humidity www.acr-news.com/podcast-how-to-control-static- by-controlling-humidity


BESA appoints fi rst head of business development www.acr-news.com/besa-appoints-fi rst-head-of- business-development


Carrier urges building owners to act now to secure funding for low-carbon heat network projects www.acr-news.com/carrier-urges-building-owners- to-act-now-to-secure-funding-for-low-carbon-heat- network-projects


BCIA announces Jen Vickers as next vice- president www.acr-news.com/bcia-announces-jen-vickers-as- next-vice-president


IOR launches online masterclasses www.acr-news.com/ior-launches-online-masterclasses


Panasonic unveils 20HP Cold Chain Refrigeration Condensing Units www.acr-news.com/panasonic-unveils-20hp-cold- chain-refrigeration-condensing-units


GEA invests EUR 5.5 million at the Prenzlau site www.acr-news.com/gea-invests-eur-55-million-at- the-prenzlau-site


EU approves stricter F-Gas Regulations


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EPs voted by a large majority to further cut emissions from fl uorinated gases. This revision means a total phase-out of


hydrofl uorocarbons (HFCs) by 2050, including a trajectory to reduce the EU consumption quota between 2024-2049. It introduces strict requirements that prohibit placing on the EU market products containing F-gases and specifi c phase-out dates for the use of F-gases in sectors where it is technologically and economically feasible to switch to alternatives that do not use F-gases, such as domestic refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. The deal on reducing emissions of ozone-


depleting substances (ODS) was adopted with 538 votes in favour, eight against and 13 abstentions. The law introduces requirements to recover and recycle such substances in building materials during renovations (found in particular in insulation foams), which is the main source of remaining ODS emissions in the EU. It also introduces strict exemptions for their use as feedstock (to produce other substances, for example in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry), as process agents, in laboratories and for fi re protection. Following the fi nal votes in plenary, the Council will now have to formally endorse the texts before their publication in the EU Offi cial Journal.


Aermec opens new HQ and northern European hub


ermec CEO, Alessandro Riello, and Vice President Raff aella Riello have cut the ribbon on the new purpose-built Southend headquarters for Aermec UK which will also be a hub for northern Europe. Aermec’s 4,250sq ft custom-built facility has


two fl oors of offi ce space as well as capacity for a dedicated training room and a 2,007sqft warehouse. The Southend location will become Aermec’s, northern European hub and centre of excellence. Customers will benefi t from on-line witness testing for controls and CPD courses that will complement Aermec’s extensive facilities in Italy. “We are excited about this next new chapter for our business. Strategically located with excellent rail, road, and air links, Aermec’s new premises will also aid our customer-centric business to better engage and serve customers better with purpose-


built training facilities,” commented Paul Lawrence, Aermec’s managing director.


When choosing the location, Italian parent company Aermec SpA, assessed customer access, proximity to London, ease of doing business and strategic ability to provide technical support, training, customer sales and business development.


4 February 2024 • www.acr-news.com


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