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  • Taiwanese fruit distributor tracks fresh produce via RFID

    Je-Nong Cooperative Farm has reduced labor costs by adopting plastic crates with embedded passive UHF EPC tags to track its products.

    • Publication date : 2013/11/19
  • Out of ordinary: Giant pandas to enjoy air conditioning

    A group of scientists is analysing temperature, humidity and airflow of Wolong, a giant panda habitat in southwest Sichuan Province, China. These researchers of the Wolong Giant Panda Research Center are trying to develop an air-conditioning...

    • Publication date : 2006/07/26
  • Brief: JARN

    The 2004 edition of the JARN Directory is now available. It gives up-to-date information on over 400 Japanese manufacturers, traders, associations, overseas companies and industrial statistics such as worldwide sales. It contains information on 12...

    • Publication date : 2005/06/14
  • Trane announces contract with Carrefour for 38 stores in Asia

    On February 9, 2005, Trane, a global provider of indoor comfort systems and comprehensive facility solutions, won a competitive bid process with Carrefour, the world's second largest retailer, for 38 new stores in China, Indonesia, Thailand,...

    • Publication date : 2005/03/15
  • Scroll compressors offer top efficiency

    Scroll compressors offer top efficiency The Taiwan-based compressor manufacturer ChynTec International Co. Ltd. published an article earlier this year offering a synthetic comparison of the general performance of reciprocating, scroll and screw...

    • Publication date : 2005/12/22
  • Markets: Chillers

    According to a recent market report by BSRIA, an estimated 200 400 units of chillers were shipped worldwide in 2004. The estimated number of centrifugal chillers was 8500 with the USA at the centre of production (3500 units equal to 41% of the...

    • Publication date : 2006/01/28
  • Heat pump systems for HVAC in electric vehicles

    Heat pump systems offer an energy efficient option for HVAC in electric vehicles. Recent studies present innovative technologies to further improve the heating and cooling performance of heat pump systems as...

    • Publication date : 2021/01/27
    • Subjects: HFCs alternatives
  • Pilot project for the export of fresh vegetables by sea from Australia

    Australia’s vegetable exporters are testing modified atmosphere and controlled atmosphere packaging to increase the shelf-life of fresh produce during sea freight.

    • Publication date : 2021/10/22
    • Subjects: Technology
  • 2014 worldwide helium market

    Currently, the US has the largest market for helium demand market, consuming approximately 32% of the total volume; Asia represents the second largest market with 31% of worldwide demand.

    • Publication date : 2015/11/12
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Latest trends in the global R32 market.

    R32 is gaining importance as alternative refrigerant in air conditioning.

    • Publication date : 2017/03/13
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Top world energy efficiency rankings.

    Germany continues to lead the world in energy efficiency, Italy and Japan follow.

    • Publication date : 2017/01/25
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • The LNG industry in 2012: key figures

    According to GIIGNL, in 2012, global LNG imports nets of reload reached 236.3 Mt, a 1.9% decrease compared to 2011.

    • Publication date : 2013/10/08
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Latest trends in global energy-saving regulations

    A summary of the latest trends from the JARN.

    • Publication date : 2017/08/14
    • Subjects: Regulation
  • Global air-conditioning market

    Globally, air conditioner sales doubled itself in 2011 from 2001, with the number reaching 100 million units in 2011. However, the growth dropped by 3 percent to 97 million units in 2012 due to economic slowdown in European countries and China.

    • Publication date : 2014/04/08
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • World air-conditioning market: figures and technical trends

    The global air conditioning market, which slowed down in 2018, was characterised by several trends: accelerated penetration of inverter technology, confirmation of R32 as alternative refrigerant, penetration of smart air conditioners.

    • Publication date : 2019/02/28
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • International events: Taipei

    ACRA 2009 (4th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) was held in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 20-22, 2009. With 198 attendees from 10 countries and 135 papers presented, this fourth edition confirmed the ongoing success of this series...

    • Publication date : 2009/08/13
  • New IIR members

    The IIR welcomes the following new members: Member country Saudi Arabia has become the 62nd member country of the IIR, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) is our correspondent. Welcome! Corporate members CRA-IAA,...

    • Publication date : 2009/08/13
  • New IIR members

    The IIR welcomes the following new members: Corporate members Liebherr-Hausgergerate Ochsenhausen GmbH, Ochsenhausen, Germany Shrieve Products International Ltd, West Malling Kent, United Kingdom Refrigeration Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Cape...

    • Publication date : 2009/05/18
  • A look back at Chillventa 2022

    The IIR was present at this year’s Chillventa exhibition held in Nuremberg from October 10 to 12. This was also the venue for the WorldSkills Competition in the field of refrigeration and air...

    • Publication date : 2022/10/27
  • Briefs: Don Cleland

    This year's winner of the UK Institute of Refrigeration’s J&E Hall Gold Medal is Prof. Donald Cleland, Massey University, New Zealand, and Head of the IIR’s Section C. Don has been involved in refrigeration-related research and its application...

    • Publication date : 2011/05/20