Eamonn Ryan

3 weeks ago | refrigerationandaircon.co.za | Kristin Long |Eamonn Ryan

By Eamonn RyanA cutting-edge cooling system has been installed at a 1 376m2 storage facility, providing an energy-efficient solution for the IMCD Group pharmaceutical company. The system, a Climate Wizard by Seeley International, was part of a larger project worth R7-million for logistics company C. Steinweg Chemical Logistics, tasked with maintaining strict temperature controls for sensitive pharmaceutical products.

3 weeks ago | refrigerationandaircon.co.za | Kristin Long |Eamonn Ryan

By Eamonn RyanStarting June 1, 2024, South Africa will enforce critical changes to motor regulations that businesses must heed. The new mandate requires all new low-voltage motors to meet the IE3 efficiency standard. On June 3, 2024, a compulsory specification was Gazetted outlining efficiency requirements for electric motors (VC9113), which will take effect 12 months after the notice publication. These regulations impact motor importers and manufacturers.

3 weeks ago | refrigerationandaircon.co.za | Kristin Long |Eamonn Ryan

By Eamonn RyanThere is a shift towards smarter, cloud-connected solutions that can seamlessly integrate smaller systems to a centralised Building Management System (BMS) more flexibly and cost-effectively. The BMS landscape has shifted towards more integration and comfort in spaces, where systems manage everything from HVAC to security and lighting.

1 month ago | refrigerationandaircon.co.za | Kristin Long |Eamonn Ryan

By Eamonn RyanThe 2025/26 national budget has landed with little fanfare, largely meeting expectations but failing to deliver a bold vision for economic growth. While allocations to social grants and debt servicing were anticipated, the budget lacks the kind of decisive expenditure control measures that could have reassured investors and set the economy on a stronger growth trajectory.

1 month ago | refrigerationandaircon.co.za | Kristin Long |Eamonn Ryan

By Eamonn RyanIn a significant move, the National Grocers Association (NGA) has voiced its firm backing for a resolution that seeks to overturn the United States’ phase-down of HFC refrigerants. The resolution, spearheaded by Florida Congressman Neal Dunn, targets the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Final Rule on the Management of Certain HFCs and Their Substitutes under the AIM Act.