shecco is proud to announce that the company’s succesful event series ATMOsphere will be organised for the first time in North America. Next year, from June 12-13, around 200 experts will meet in Washington DC to discuss and learn about the business case for natural refrigerants, including the latest developments in technology, policy and market trends for CO₂, ammonia and hydrocarbons.

With the growing demand for natural refrigerants systems and components in the US and Canada, as well as the new regulations and market developments expected even over the coming days as well as over the coming weeks and months, the time seems to be right to bring the ATMOsphere workshop and conference on the natural refrigerants CO₂, ammonia and hydrocarbons to North America.

Save the date: June 12-13 in Washington DC

The event will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday 12-13 June next year and registration will open next week, with a special Christmas early bird for the month of December.

ATMOsphere America is intended to become the annual meeting place for industry experts to discuss natural refrigerant trends, latest technologies and regulatory issues in North America.

More information and updates can be found on the event website: www.ATMO.org/America2012.

Programme highlights

The 2012 edition will have as its main theme “The Business Case for Natural Refrigerants in North America”. Between 180 and 200 experts are expected to attend the event. This will include decision makers from leading retailers, suppliers, policy, associations and more. This two-day event will be split into several sessions. The main highlights will be:

• 2 End User Panels bringing together 10 retailers and consumer brands to share their experiences with natural refrigerants in North America
• 2 Technology Case Study Sessions bringing together 8 leading companies to present their latest natural refrigerant technologies (within commercial & industrial refrigeration, heat pumps and air-conditioning) – a call for case studies will be announced early next year.
• State of the Industry Session bringing together experts to discuss latest market trends for natural refrigerants in North America
• Regulatory Issues Session with presentations about SNAP, UL standards, DoE standards, the Montreal Protocol and more
• A Workshop to discuss barriers and solutions to bring natural refrigerants faster to North America
• Gala Dinner with guest speakers
• … and more

To see the full preliminary programme please go to: www.ATMO.org/America2012/programme

ATMOsphere America 2012 is very timely with several SNAP approvals for hydrocarbon applications expected to be approved shortly. In addition, the recent announcement of the acquisition of Danish company Advansor by American company Hill PHOENIX is expected to provide a boost for CO₂ transcritical refrigeration in North America.

Call for papers coming soon

A call for case studies will be issued, and from the submissions presentations for the 2 planned technology sessions will be selected. Case studies should reflect the latest market innovations and efficiency results for CO₂applications in North America. All details and criteria for selection will be published in early January on the event website.

Confirmed Sponsors for ATMOsphere America 2012 so far:

• Hill PHOENIX – Platinum Sponsor
• Mayekawa – Gold Sponsor
• Dorin – Bronze Sponsor
• Linde – Bronze Sponsor
• EcoThermics – Bronze Sponsor
• Parker/Sporlan – Bronze Sponsor

For more information regarding the event, presentations or sponsorship, please contact info@ATMO.org.