DuPont Refrigerants Completes Purchase of Rhodia HFC Refrigerant Blends Business
DuPont Refrigerants announced it has completed purchase of the Isceon hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant blends business from Rhodia. The acquisition will allow refrigerant customers access to additional sustainable refrigerant solutions to help accelerate the reduction of ozone depleting substances.
Group Issues PSA Alerting Consumers About the Risks of Hydrocarbon Refrigerants
While the industry is trying to cope with the current supply and demand issues related to HFC-134a mobile A/C refrigerant (also known as R-134a), vehicle manufacturers, automotive parts suppliers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other organizations are warning car and truck owners to avoid the use of flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants, which are being marketed as substitutes for R-134a, on the Internet, at flea markets and swap meets, and in some service shops. Hydrocarbon refrigerants are not authorized for this use and can pose risk to both vehicles and service technicians.
Bosch Expands into A/C Replacement Parts in Europe
The expansion includes A/C compressors and condensers for vehicles from various European manufacturers and will expand in the coming months.
Advance Names 2023 Vendor Partner of the Year
Advance Auto Parts recognized several vendors for their contributions over the last year at its Partner Summit.
Amerit Launches Reefer Tech Academy
The program focuses on environmental compliance, refrigerants management, leak detection and other maintenance.
NAPA To Carry Honeywell’s Solstice Yf Automotive Refrigerant
The new low GWP solution helps reduce servicing time, cost & eliminates call-backs, increasing customer satisfaction.
B’laster Acquires AC Avalanche Division From TSI Products
With this transaction, B’laster nearly doubles its revenue.
Prepare For R1234YF Now
This “staggered” transition to R1234yf creates a problem for shops servicing these vehicles.
Climate-Friendly A/C Service Available With MAHLE ArcticPRO Service Equipment
Automatic leakage test prevents refrigerant from escaping and ensures air conditioning works perfectly.
Car Care Council Launches ‘Cool’ New Consumer Education Campaign In California
The purpose of the campaign, which is endorsed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), is to address the fact that each year thousands of vehicle owners and operators in California elect to recharge their vehicle’s air conditioner themselves. Small containers of r134a refrigerant are purchased from auto parts stores and other retail businesses.
