ISSUE #1 SPRING 2018 ADVANCING HVAC&R NATURALLY CHINA BLUE-SKY THINKING Alan Lin, METRO China p. 22 Welcome to the world’s largest database on Natural Refrigerants. Find out more www.sheccobase.com Publisher’s Note // 3 THE TIME IS NOW — Founder's Note by Marc Chasserot Marc Chasserot Founder or more than a decade, will focus in particular on the end user shecco has had the experience. We will feature interviews, F opportunity to interact opinions and analysis by HVAC&R with, observe, and learn industry leaders and experts. We will from China's HVAC&R industry. China highlight the most relevant and up-to-date has long been recognised as the market, technology and policy trends. We world's largest and most important will share best practices with a focus on market for HVAC&R technology. Today, the ever-growing need for training and developments in China are happening servicing. And of course, we will also at a pace faster than ever before. report about the challenges of applying natural refrigerant-based technologies. I therefore believe that China is no longer simply a manufacturing base; Most importantly, we will shine a light on it is an emerging hub for technology the people who are leading this transition innovation that will have a huge to natural refrigerant technology in China. influence on the global market. Recognising the importance of bringing This is why shecco is organising the this message to the wider local industry, first ATMOsphere conference in China we have decided to publish our special this Spring, bringing some of the first edition in both English and Chinese world’s and China’s experts to share (Mandarin). their knowledge on natural refrigerant technology and market. Next to this The world now has its eyes set on China's important milestone, we are proud to fast-growing HVAC&R industry. With present the first edition of Accelerate Accelerate China, we hope to contribute China, showcasing the best of natural to make this growth sustainable. refrigerant-based technology across all sectors of China's HVAC&R industry. Enjoy our first issue and feel free to send me your comments at marc.chasserot@ Accelerate China will cover applications shecco.com. of CO2, ammonia, hydrocarbons, water and air-based technologies. We Spring 2018 // Accelerate China We are committed to integrating systems that are safe with excellent energy saving characteristics Fax：（+8621）3777 5970 Editor's Note // 5 New horizons, new opportunities — Editor's Note by Andrew Willliams elcome to the first edition The China Chain Store & Franchise of Accelerate China, the Association, for its part, is confident W newest member of the that natural refrigerants will play a Accelerate magazine central role in moving Chinese retail family! As we gear up for our first ever into a bold new era (p. 56). ATMOsphere conference in China, to be held in Beijing alongside China Beyond China’s borders, inter- Refrigeration next month, China’s national companies Nestlé (p. 32) economy continues to grow at an and Aldi US (p. 42) offer inspiration impressive pace. for others looking to chart a natural refrigerants course. With growth comes opportunity – for businesses to thrive, and for Indeed, as major end users in Europe consumers to enjoy more disposable and the USA continue to adopt natural income. Demand for air conditioning, refrigerants, so too will Chinese in particular, is expected to soar as the companies continue to manufacture country’s burgeoning middle classes natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R seize the opportunity to install their technology for export. In 2018, ABOVE own systems at home. technology integration and increased Accelerete China team at METRO competition between natural wholesale store in Beijing With the Kigali Amendment to refrigerants will help grow the market the Montreal Protocol requiring worldwide (p. 50). countries around the world to reduce the climate impact of HVAC&R Policy developments are poised to (p. 16), switching directly from HCFCs help grow the market for natural to natural refrigerants offers China refrigerants too. Amid mounting a unique opportunity to stimulate legislative pressure on refrigerant new investment while putting its gases with high global warming economy on a more sustainable potential around the world, the market development path. for flammable alternatives such as hydrocarbons is poised to grow (p. 18). Our cover story for this first edition looks at Chinese retail’s first CO2 From global beverage giants to transcritical system, in a METRO European supermarkets, a growing wholesale store in Beijing (p. 22). number of companies worldwide are in fact already taking advantage With other local end users such as of the efficiency and versatility of Hong Fu Supermarkets also opting hydrocarbons (p. 46). for CO2 (p. 70), leading domestic contractors and overseas suppliers China itself, meanwhile, has already are calling for more training and more come to grips with hydrocarbons local availability of CO2 components in domestic refrigeration. The light for a food retail market that is ripe for commercial market is next (p. 58). growth (p. 62). With these and other stories in store for you in this first edition ofAccelerate China, I trust you will enjoy reading it. Andrew Williams See you in Beijing in April! Editor Spring 2018 // Accelerate China 6 // Table of Contents In this issue Founder's Note Dispatch from Montreal 03 The time is now. 16 Reporting from the 29th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol. Editor's Note 05 New horizons, Hydrocarbons safety new opportunities. 18 standards high on global agenda About Us Standards revision may boost hydrocarbons market. 08 About the Accelerate family. Policy // Blue-sky thinking Events Guide 22 Chinese retail’s first 10 Important industry transcritical CO2 system. events in 2018. 14 Infographic 32 Nestlé’s pioneering vision Global transcritical CO2 stores. Swiss multinational is bringing natural refrigerant technologies // End User // to every corner of the globe. ATMOsphere China 38 A look ahead to the ATMOsphere // Events China conference in Beijing. 22 Leader of the rack 42 ALDI is the No. 1 user of transcritical CO2 systems in the US supermarket industry. Riding the hydrocarbon wave 46 Global multinationals are taking advantage of the efficiency and versatility of hydrocarbons. // End User // 70 Accelerate China // Spring 2018 Table of Contents // 7 Bold new horizons 50 Natural refrigerants will compete with one another in a range 56 of applications in 2018. NatRefs at heart of new 56 China retail era Interview with the China Chain Store & Franchise Association. Humble beginnings, 58 a bright future Hydrocarbons are making inroads into China's light commercial market. Preparing for more CO2 in 62 China food retail 66 Training and component availability hold key to growing CO2 market. Driving change in China 66 Danfoss working to increase uptake of natural refrigerants. 70 Hong Fu China's first homegrown retailer to opt for CO2. // Market 74 CO2's bright future in China 74 Accelerate visits Panasonic's Chinese factory. // Technology // 78 Editorial Corner Spring 2018 // Accelerate China 8 // About Us VOLUME 1, ISSUE #1, SPRING 2018 Accelerate China Spring 2018 Volume 1, Issue #1 Founder Marc Chasserot [email protected] About @marcchasserot Accelerate China Publisher Brought to you by shecco, the worldwide experts in natural refrigerant Jan Dusek news, Accelerate China is the first news magazine written for and about [email protected] the most progressive business leaders working with natural refrigerant solutions in all HVAC&R sectors. Editor Andrew Williams The Accelerate family of magazines includes editions in Europe, America, [email protected] Japan, and Australia & New Zealand. @a_williams1982 Printed copies are available to pick up at leading HVAC&R tradeshows Reporter and are posted to key end users and industry professionals. Devin Yoshimoto [email protected] http://accelerate.shecco.com/ Contributing Writers Accelerate publisher shecco's network spans the globe with offices in Pilar Aleu Brussels, Tokyo, New York, Portland (Oregon) and Sydney. Marie Battesti Michael Garry Elise Herron Eda Isaksson Charlotte McLaughlin Rena Okabe Álvaro de Oña Advertising Manager Jan Dusek [email protected] Events Coordinator Yingwei Tao Art Director Anna Salhofer Graphic Designers Charlotte Georis Juliana Gómez Photographers Peter Barnes Ben Cleeton Anna Salhofer Yingwei Tao WANT TO ADVERTISE? GOT A STORY IDEA? The views expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of the Publisher. 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