UPDATE: ATMOsphere Europe 2015 returns, registration now open

The sixth ATMOsphere Europe 2015 “Natural Refrigerants – Solutions for Europe” returns to Brussels, Belgium on 16 & 17 March. Leading retailers, consumer goods brands, system and component suppliers, government representatives, associations and more will come together to discuss the latest natural refrigerant market trends, technology innovations and policy developments.

Registration for ATMOsphere Europe 2015 has officially opened. Until 15 October 2014, registrants can benefit from an Early Bird Special rate (500€). To register, please visit www.ATMO.org/europe2015/registration

Call for natural refrigerant case studies

The ATMOsphere Review Board is now accepting abstract submissions for technology case studies to be presented at ATMOsphere Europe 2015. Case studies should focus on commerical, light commercial, industrial & transport refrigeration, heat pumps, air conditioning or new areas of application and must be applicable to the European market. Joint presentations between manufacturers/contractors and end users are welcome and preference will be given to applications in the warmer regions of Southern Europe. For more information about case study submission guidelines, please visit www.ATMO.org/europe2015/casestudies.

Updates on regulations & standards

Although the text of the new EU F-Gas Regulation has been decided and the legislative process is expected to conclude by summer 2014, discussions on the practical implementation of the new rules will continue to be an important topic. Taking place two months after the new F-Gas rules are expected to enter into force, ATMOsphere Europe 2015 will discuss the developments in relation to the implementation of the new legislation, including clarifications on how the industry should approach the implementation of certain requirements and terms.

The conference will also look at national measures and incentives for natural refrigerants, provide an update on EcoDesign and ISO standards, and highlight the latest market trends in the field of natural refrigerants.

New topics and highlights

ATMOsphere Europe 2015 features a diverse programme covering a range of applications from commercial, light commercial, industrial & transport refrigeration, to heat pumps and air conditioning. New discussion topics include convenience stores, hotels, restaurants, cafes, hospitals and more, showing that natural refrigerant technologies are readily available and that different industries can learn from the experiences of other industries applying similar technologies. Additional highlights added to the 2015 conference are more business networking opportunities, 1-minute project pitches session, Entrepreneur session, CEO interviews and more.

Registration & general info

Registration for the event will officially open Summer 2014. For general information about the event, click here.

ATMOsphere Europe 2015 sponsors

Several sponsors have already confirmed their support of the conference: 

• Carrier (platinum) is one of the world’s largest providers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions, manufacturing refrigerated cases for chilled and frozen foods, as well as refrigeration systems for industrial and commercial uses.
• Mayekawa (gold) is a globally leading supplier of industrial cooling & freezing systems, refrigeration compressors and heat pumps. It actively promotes the “Natural Five” refrigerants, among them CO₂, ammonia and hydrocarbons, for air conditioning, freezing and cold storage.
• Advansor (gold) is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of CO₂ thermal systems for heating and cooling in supermarkets, combined heat and power plants, refrigeration and freezing facilities in the food processing industry, as well as air conditioning for office buildings.
• Epta Refrigeration (gold) has a core experience in the design, production and installation of refrigerated display units, powerpacks and cold rooms, with a specialisation in CO₂ systems. Its plug-in and remote cabinets are designed for maximum efficiency.
• Carel (silver) is an expert in the field of refrigeration, air-conditioning and humidity control, providing solutions for manufacturers, installers and designers in the HVAC&R industry around the world.
• Embraco (silver) is a global company specialising in cooling solutions and a leader in the hermetic compressor market. It also produces electrical components, cast iron and complete cooling solutions for home and commercial use.
• Dorin (silver) entered the field of refrigeration in 1918 with its first open-drive compressor range. Its first CO₂ transcritical type was commissioned in 1999 and today, Dorin produces more than 70,000 compressors per year with a wide range of CO₂ compressors.
• Thermo King (silver), a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is a leader in solutions for temperature-controlled transport. It offers a wide range of refrigeration and heating units for vehicles of all sizes and also provides heating, ventilation & AC equipment for passenger buses and railcars.
• Danfoss (silver) is a leader in the research, development and production of high efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air conditioning, heating, refrigeration and motion control systems.
• Emerson Climate Technologies (silver), a business segment of Emerson, is one of the world’s leading providers of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions for residential, industrial and commercial applications.
• Frigo-Consulting (bronze) is active in the fields of refrigeration systems for retail and industrial applications with a focus on subcritical and transcritical systems for CO₂.
• Alfa Laval (bronze) is a leading global provider of specialised products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling.
• Enex (bronze) is specialised in the design and manufacturing of refrigeration systems and high-efficiency heat pumps using natural refrigerants, in particular CO₂.
• Bitzer (bronze) is a global leader in the manufacture of screw, scroll and semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors for commercial, air conditioning and refrigeration applications, including CO₂ and ammonia compressors.
• Green & Cool (bronze) is one of the market’s leading suppliers of refrigeration systems that use environmentally friendly CO₂. It strives to achieve the lowest operational costs and very high efficiency in its systems.
• Obrist Engineering (bronze) focuses on the development of environmentally friendly systems and components for air conditioning and heating with a stronghold in the automotive market.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact the event organisers at info@ATMO.org.