shecco has published the first in-depth report on a highly dynamic market for natural refrigerants in its ‘GUIDE to Natural Refrigerants in China - State of the Industry 2015’. The report, done in collaboration with the Chinese Association of Refrigeration (CAR), is shecco’s 5^th large publication about a world region’s potential for f-gas free substances in heating and cooling, and the largest in terms of industry views captured in a country-wide survey. Exclusive information on current and future trends in China is presented in a new-look GUIDE designed with info graphics that clearly explain key market trends.

Following the success of its first publication on the North American market for natural refrigerants, the “GUIDE 2013 – North America’s Market Potential”, shecco will release the “GUIDE to Natural Refrigerants in North America – State of the Industry” in August 2015, with an exclusive preview in June at the ATMOsphere America conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Companies working with natural refrigerants are invited to showcase their know-how and expertise in this Accelerate America special edition through ad space, case studies and premium product directory entries.

With a special focus on Accelerate America shows how cold-storage warehouses are upturning established norms with low-charge ammonia systems. United States Cold Storage now has almost a third of its 35 facilities running on a cascade ammonia-CO₂ system; Los Angeles Cold Storage has invented a low-charge modular unit that it’s marketing to the industry as NXTCOLD; and Plaisirs Gastronomiques plans to use CO₂ and ice slurry as refrigerants. Read about ammonia expert Pega Hrnjak’s predictions and the latest equipment advances at the IIAR Conference, Seafood Expo, ATMOsphere Europe.

shecco has published the 8th edition of its ATMOsphere Reports, summarising the key outcomes from ATMOsphere Europe 2015. A compilation of the key messages from 60 international speakers, who converged on Brussels to discuss policy developments, market trends and technological advancements, the report confirms that natural refrigerants have reached mainstream status in Europe

ATMOsphere Asia 2015 – “Natural Refrigerants – Solutions for Asia” returned to Tokyo for the second time from 3-5 February. The event, for which Panasonic was the platinum sponsor, and Mayekawa and Sanden were gold sponsors, gathered 160 participants and 33 international presentations, which covered policy and market trends and technology and innovation in a mix of applications. The energy saving potential of all five natural refrigerants, CO₂, ammonia, hydrocarbons, water and air was clearly evident. With JPY 6.2 billion in subsidies for natural refrigerants in 2015 and green procurement policies set for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a dynamic market environment has been created for natural working fluids in Japan.

This summer, shecco will release a special edition of its popular magazine, Accelerate America. The June 2015 issue will feature a supplement publication, GUIDE to Natural Refrigerants in North America – State of the Industry, outlining major natural refrigerant market, policy and technology trends, highlighting case studies and end user interviews, and emphasising the market potential of natural refrigerants in HVAC&R applications. Individuals that contribute to the data collection process by participating in a brief questionnaire are eligible to win a free conference pass to ATMOsphere America 2015.

The third edition of Accelerate America, features exclusive interviews with leading North American retailers Target and Sobeys on why they have committed to CO2 refrigeration, as well as a brand new supplement – the first ever “Guide to Natural Refrigerants at the 2015 AHR Expo.” In over 40 pages of exclusive content in this Guide readers can find a product listing, a company directory, as well as hall maps and an events planner, detailing everything related to the use of CO2, hydrocarbons, ammonia and water at the 2015 AHR Expo.

In the December/January edition of shecco’s new monthly magazine Accelerate America, Whole Foods Market provides an in-depth look at its natural-refrigerants strategy, including a tour of its HFC-free store in Brooklyn, N.Y. In addition, the second edition has articles on other end-users of natural refrigerants, including a Metro supermarket in Canada and an ice rink in Quebec, as well as news from the Chillventa trade show in Germany and analysis of the latest Montreal Protocol meeting and the U.S.-China climate announcement.

shecco, the worldwide expert in natural refrigerant news, has launched Accelerate America, the first monthly news magazine written for and about the most progressive business leaders working with natural refrigerants. With an editorial focus on best practice and expertise, Accelerate America shines a spotlight on the people behind the transition to climate friendly heating, cooling and refrigeration solutions.

Exhibiting companies at Chillventa 2014, the world's largest international trade fair for refrigeration, air-conditioning, ventilation and heat pumps, will present a variety of products suitable for the industry’s broad-based spectrum. For the natural refrigerant sector, market development company shecco is launching a GUIDE to Chillventa 2014, to enable trade show visitors to best plan their attendance, and to guide traffic to the booths of natural refrigerant product and service providers.