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Making the Shift to CO₂

How refrigeration contractors can get ahead of the trend

February 3, 2025

Switching to CO₂ is a long-term investment with environmental benefits and reduced operating costs, making it essential for contractors to learn about these systems in order to inform customers about their options.

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Electrical Component Considerations for A2L System Safety

Guidelines for UL compliance and A2L safety in commercial refrigeration

Joe Summers

January 24, 2025

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To ensure safety, specifying engineers and contractors must educate themselves on A2L safety requirements and risk mitigation measures pertaining to applications, equipment, and component designs.

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How the Refrigerant Transition Will Impact Grocers

Food retailers grapple with challenges posed by evolving regulations

Joanna R. Turpin

January 9, 2025

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The AIM Act requires food retailers to not only navigate a complex array of compliance deadlines, but to adopt new refrigeration technologies that use low-GWP refrigerants.

Zero Zone Collaboration with Apprentice Now Addresses the Shortage of Skilled Labor Workers

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

December 12, 2024

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Together, they have developed a 10-week Field Service Technician training program, culminating in the graduation of 14 candidates on December 3, 2024.

Don Fort and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

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Using A2Ls in Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

Technicians must learn how to safely work with mildly flammable refrigerants

Don Fort

December 6, 2024

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Technicians must be trained to handle A2L refrigerants safely, using proper equipment, following safety guidelines, and understanding risks to prevent injuries.

Grocery Store Features New A2L Refrigeration Technology

The modular FlexCube system uses R-454C and takes up no floor space

Joanna R. Turpin

August 13, 2024

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A New Hampshire grocer installed the innovative FlexCube refrigeration system, a modular technology using the A2L refrigerant R-454C, in his new store.

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AI Can Help Solve Commercial Refrigeration Challenges

Tech shortages, leaky systems, and rising costs can all be mitigated with AI

Joanna R. Turpin

July 3, 2024

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The commercial refrigeration industry is grappling with a number of issues, including evolving regulations, technician shortages, and leaky equipment, but new AI solutions can help mitigate these challenges.

Kelvin Group and Southfield Capital Announce RD&S’s Strategic Acquisition of GMS

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

June 6, 2024

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Kelvin Group and Southfield Capital announced that RD&S has completed the acquisition of GMS Services, LLC.

Carrier Brings CO2 Refrigeration Products to North America

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

May 2, 2024

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The current available product range includes CO₂ compressor racks and heat pumps for mechanical refrigeration systems, and the company plans to offer condensing units in the coming months.

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Cool Refrigeration Innovations On Display At AHR Expo

Manufacturers showcased equipment and components for the commercial refrigeration market

Joanna R. Turpin

April 5, 2024

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At the AHR Expo, manufacturers displayed their latest commercial refrigeration equipment, which included condensing units, components, controls, and other solutions.