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„We want to achieve the target of decarbonisation“
European bodies and institutions are on the last mile in the discussion on how to improve the new F-Gas regulation. Given the large contribution the HVAC&R industry can make to decarbonisation, it is important to keep an eye on the actual technology [...]
German associations publish emergency letter
"A Threat to the Economy and Climate Protection" “It is very important to collect contractors position in each member state" – says Dr. Marco Masini, president of ASERCOM. "These voices, coming from people and workers in the field, together with manufacturer’s [...]
ASERCOM EPEE AREA – Cocktail Reception: Our Review
Informal exchange and networking were the top priorities at the traditional joint reception of AREA, EPEE and ASERCOM. After four years, it turned into an excellently attended reunion party: more than 70 members and friends of the three associations met for [...]
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Italy towards a more sustainable refrigeration?
Italy is a bit of an outlier regarding greenhouse gas emissions in the European landscape. In contrast to the other Member States, while emissions are generally decreasing, those caused by fluorinated gases do increase – according to the Italian Greenhouse Gas Inventory [...]
ASSOFRIGORISTI: conscious protagonists of change
An Interview with Marco Oldrati, new Director of Operations of the Italian association Assofrigoristi In June, following the resignations of Gianluca Degiovanni as President and Marco Masini as Chief Operating Officer of Assofrigoristi, the Association elected its new management team: Fabio Brondolin [...]
Germany is a pioneer in the fight against Europe-wide refrigerant smuggling
The amendment of the German Chemicals Act represents an important step in the fight against illegal trade in hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Europe. The amendment to the German Chemicals Act, which comes applies on 1 August 2021, now gives the supervisory authorities extensive [...]