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Italy and China Discuss Natural Refrigerant Training for Technicians
Delegates from China visited Italy to discuss technician training and the country’s refrigerant transition.
Brazil Trains 700 Technicians in the Use of Flammable Refrigerants in Split Air-Conditioning Systems
The training was conducted as part of the second stage of the country’s HCFC phase-out program, which concluded in December 2025.
ATMO Europe: European Private Equity Firm Triton Partners Positions Data Center Cooling as a High-Value Product Segment
Triton also highlighted the importance of capacity building in the HVAC&R sector and the growing investment risks linked to PFAS.
Dealing with the Turnover of Ammonia Technicians
Ammonia refrigeration end users like Conagra face continuing turnover of technicians, not unlike college basketball coaches with graduating seniors, says its technical services exec Bob Port.
NASRC to Host 2025 Natural Refrigerants Training Summits in California and Minnesota
The training will take place April 22–24 and May 20–22, respectively, with a half-day advanced CO2 workshop taking place at both events.
NASRC Putting up to $3 Million Toward Refrigeration Workforce Development
“We are soliciting third-party contractors to provide work-based learning opportunities,” said NASRC Executive Director Danielle Wright.
Advansor Launches a CO2 ValuePack Upgrade with 130bar Standard Operating Pressure
The enhanced unit, in a single footprint, provides 139kW cooling capacity, 30kW freezing, 141kW heating and 25kW air-conditioning.
Vietnam Emphasizes Importance of Natural Refrigerants in National Cooling Action Plan
HFCs, which dominate Vietnam’s cooling sector, pose a ‘major threat’ to the country’s climate goals, according to an industry expert.
Cool Up Programme and the UNDP Provide Natural Refrigerants Training to Technicians in Turkey
Training technicians helps to manage natural refrigerants safely, addressing gaps in technical expertise and supporting compliance with evolving regulations.
Speakers at FMI, RETA Conferences Share Strategies for Growing the U.S. HVAC&R Technician Workforce
Speakers at the FMI Store Development Conference and the RETA Conference highlighted efforts to address the technician shortage.
Hussmann’s Mobile Showroom Offers CO2/R290 Introductory Training
Between August and November, the lab will make roughly 23 stops in the U.S. and Canada as part of the company’s stewardship initiative.
The NASRC Launches R-TRADE With the Goal of Training More Than 14,000 Refrigeration Technicians
Amazon, Costco and Walmart are some of the companies providing financial support to the program.
Carrier/GIZ Establishing ‘First-Ever’ East African Transcritical CO2 Training Center
The Nairobi supermarket training center supports the company’s commitment to advancing efficient, sustainable cooling solutions with training for African trainers and technicians.
Aira Opens New London Training Academy for R290 Home Heat Pump Installers
The Swedish OEM said its new center in south London will facilitate training for thousands over the next 10 years.
Carrier Expands Natural Refrigerant Training at New U.K. Academy
The facility offers hands-on experience with HVAC technologies and will include a program focused on ‘new refrigerants’ like R290.
NASRC to Expand Natural Refrigerants Technician Training Program in the U.S.
The nonprofit will offer on-demand training for companies and will hold one of its technician training summits in the Pacific Northwest for the first time.
Green Cooling Initiative Provides Training for Safe Handling of R290 in Vietnam
The program’s four courses provided 60 students with hands-on experience in propane-based refrigeration applications.
UNIDO Hands Over Cold Chain Innovation Hub to Filipino Government as FCC Project Concludes
The country’s Technical Education and Skills Development Authority will now oversee the management of the CCI-Hub.
SCM REF Australia Targets New Market Segment with Launch of Transcritical CO2 Rack for Commercial Applications
The Lean Line 2.0 has been designed for small- and medium-sized metro stores with a focus on serviceability.
European Commission Publishes Proposed Natural Refrigerant, F-gas Training Certificate Regulation
The proposed regulation is open for public comment until June 10.
Swedish OEM Aira Plans to Train 8,000 Heat Pump Installers Over Next Decade at New U.K. ‘Academy’
The company, which manufactures residential R290 heat pumps, has opened a new training center in Sheffield.
French Technical High School’s Industrial Refrigeration Training Program Receives TEKO CO2 Condensing Unit
The OEM said the addition of its ROXSTAair unit will ‘empower future refrigeration experts with transcritical system expertise.’
CO2 in Greece: Insights From Greek Contractor General Refrigeration
Technical Manager Dimitrios Dalavouras spoke with NaturalRefrigerants.com about Greece’s booming R744 market at Climatherm Energy.
ATMO Europe: ‘Think Twice’ Before Investing in HVAC&R Solutions with PFAS, Urges MEP Bas Eickhout
The parliamentarian was particularly focused on heat pumps during his address at the ATMO Europe Summit, warning that PFAS could undermine progress within the sector.
ATMO America: HVAC&R Technician Shortage Having ‘Real Business Impact’ says Lineage Logistics
Gaps in the skilled workforce are resulting in increased costs, equipment downtime and risk of losing customers, according to Lineage’s Director of Engineering.
NIBE’s Propane Heat Pump Wins ‘Build It’ Award for Best Heating Product of 2022
The Swedish manufacturer’s air-source S2125 heat pump can provide temperatures of up to 75°C and has a seasonal COP of 5.0.
NASRC to Host Free Natural Refrigerants Training Summit in Pittsburgh
The event will take place March 19–21 and offer hands-on training with CO2 and propane systems.
J&E Hall Expands Workforce Following Participation in U.K. Youth Employment Program
The now-closed Kickstart Scheme was designed to boost employment opportunities for 16- to 24-year-olds and support businesses following the COVID-19 pandemic.
German Manufacturer Trains Mechatronic Refrigeration Technicians for a ‘Trade with a Future’
compact Kältetechnik has an extensive apprenticeship program with the aim of offering permanent contracts to all trainees who successfully complete the course
Hillphoenix Reaches 50% Natural Refrigerants in Refrigeration Business
Together with Danish subsidiary Advansor, Hillphoenix has now installed more than 12,000 CO2 systems around the world.
Beijer Ref Opens CO2 Training Center in Sydney
The new Beijer Ref Academy in Australia is offering the country’s only nationally accredited R744 training course for technicians and installers.
Advansor Launches New Online CO2 Training Course
The free eight-module course, available in several languages, covers commissioning and servicing of refrigeration systems.