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A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM), is proud to announce that President - Mike Armstrong has joined the Refrigerant Emissions Elimination Forum (REEF).  This strategic partnership underscores A-Gas's dedication to pioneering sustainable practices in the refrigerant industry, aligning with the forum's mission to eliminate refrigerant emissions and foster a more sustainable future. Importance of reclamation REEF has long champ...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant and fire suppressant management, acquired Refrigerant Services Inc. (RSI), a recognized brand in the Canadian refrigerant industry. The acquisition, finalized in late March 2025, further solidifies A-Gas' position as a world pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services. A-Gas' commitment A-Gas' commitment to delivering enhanced refrigerant keys and support to busi...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant and fire suppressant management, acquired Refrigerant Services Inc. (RSI), a recognized brand in the Canadian refrigerant industry. The acquisition, finalized in late March 2025, further solidifies A-Gas' position as a world pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services. Strengthening Commitment It ensures that customers receive the maximum value and benefit of lif...

Recently, the HVACR industry has been managing a new challenge when it comes to refrigerant management: counterfeit refrigerant recovery cylinders. While the industry understands the importance of refrigerant recovery – it safely contains refrigerants, prevents them from being released into the atmosphere, and enables refrigerant reclamation and reuse – this current challenge highlights an awareness gap of what makes a recovery cylinder Department of Transportation (DOT)-certifi...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, is excited to announce its participation in the HVAC Excellence Conference 2025, taking place March 16-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Attendees are invited to join an engaging session focused on equipping HVAC professionals with essential knowledge for navigating key industry changes. Refrigerant Myths Debunked A-Gas will present an educational session, AIM Act and sustainable refrigerant supply strategies...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, is excited to announce its participation in the HVAC Excellence Conference 2025, taking place March 16-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Attendees are invited to join an engaging session focused on equipping HVAC professionals with essential knowledge for navigating key industry changes. Regulatory Insights for HVAC The session will be about common myths of refrigerant reclamation and supplyAt the event, A-Ga...

A-Gas, a pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM), is thrilled to announce its recognition as a recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (Ohio EPA) Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Silver Award for 2024. This esteemed accolade reflects A-Gas’ unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and reducing its environmental impact, while conserving vital natural resources. Elevating Environmental Standards...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM), is thrilled to announce its recognition as a recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (Ohio EPA) Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Silver Award for 2024. This esteemed accolade reflects A-Gas’ unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and reducing its environmental impact while conserving vital natural resources. Lifecycle management of r...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, will showcase its innovative solutions for refrigerant recovery, reclamation, and supply at the AHR Expo 2025, booth #2069, taking place from February 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, USA.  At this year’s event, visitors can learn about A-Gas’s full suite of lifecycle refrigerant management services, which are designed to address the growing environmental and regulatory pressures facing the...

Mega Clima Kenya is HVAC+R industry exhibition, which will be organized by Elan Expo, will take place on 18-20 June 2025 at Sarit Expo Center at Nairobi, Kenya. Mega Clima Kenya The General Manager of ELAN EXPO - Mr. Suer AY expresses their success, "After the successful years with ELAN EXPO’s experience in HVAC+R sector, and lengthy discussions with the industry regarding the need for a focused HVAC+R event in Nairobi- Kenya, we have responded and will launch Mega Clima Kenya." H...

Wren is a climate subscription service that helps individuals offset their carbon footprint through monthly contributions. Users can calculate their carbon emissions using Wren’s intuitive calculator and fund various climate projects, including refrigerant destruction. Wren emphasizes transparency by providing regular updates on the impact of contributions, including data, photos, and stories. The platform aims to make climate action simple and effective, ensuring that every dollar contri...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, offered its Rapid Recovery® services in the cleanup of Western North Carolina following  Hurricane Helene. With a Rapid Recovery location in Charlotte, North Carolina, A-Gas is poised to provide the region with on-site refrigerant recoveries as needed. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Rapid Recovery Team collected refrigerant from big-box stores that experienced damage from the storm, minimizing the risk...

A-Gas, a globally renowned company in responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announces its attendance at the 2024 HARDI Conference in Atlanta, GA. From December 7-10, 2024, HVACR industry pioneers can learn about the importance of reclamation in lifecycle refrigerant management practices.  Especially in the face of the AIM Act and the resulting national HFC phase-down, reclaimed refrigerants will play a massive role in ensuring a steady supply of HFCs across the United States. Ra...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announces the expansion of its Rapid Recovery® services to the New Orleans Rapid Exchange® location. This strategic addition provides local contractors, businesses, and the HVACR community with convenient and efficient job-site refrigerant recoveries performed by EPA 608 certified technicians. A-Gas’ commitment Rapid Exchange is now complemented by on-site recoveries via the Rapid Recovery...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announces its attendance at the July 2024 RefriAmericas Conference in Miami, Florida, USA. Over two days, from July 24-25, 2024, A-Gas will educate visitors at booth #529 on the benefits of lifecycle refrigerant management practices, from recovery to reclamation or safe destruction.  This is an incredible opportunity for HVAC industry pioneers to learn about the critical ways that people can adopt a cir...

A-Gas, the global pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services, announces Andrew Stride will serve as Director of Operations for their new facility outside of Hamilton, Ontario. Andrew Stride is a licensed Professional Engineer with over a decade of engineering experience. Andrew joined A-Gas in the fall of 2021 as an Engineering Manager. Now, Andrew will bring his experience from one of A-Gas’ industry-pioneering facilities to build...

A-Gas, a global market pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products, has launched the first laboratory in New Zealand with the capability to test the quality of refrigerants against the globally recognized AHRI Standard 700.  Refrigerants that conform to AHRI Standard 700 meet international quality standards on moisture and purity specifications that ensure they are fit for purpose when used in vital refrigeration and cooling systems.  A...

A-Gas, a leader in the lifecycle management of refrigerants, announces it is one of the first two carbon projects approved for issuance of Ecology Offset Credits by the Washington State Department of Ecology, the regulatory agency responsible for the state’s compliance carbon market. Adverse environmental impacts A-Gas collected refrigerant gases from Washington State via their Rapid Recovery on-site refrigerant recovery service, Rapid Exchange on-demand cylinder swap service, and from d...

A-Gas, a globally renowned company in responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announces its attendance at AHR Expo 2024. The conference and exhibition will bring HVACR industry professionals together in Chicago, Illinois, USA from January 22-24, 2024.  Conference attendees can visit A-Gas at booth #S7197 in the South Building to learn how lifecycle refrigerant management incentivizes safe recovery and capture of refrigerant gases, which, in turn, enables a continued supply of HFC r...

Trane Supply, Trane Technologies’ HVAC parts and supply solutions business, and A-Gas are making refrigerant reclaim easier than ever for Trane Supply Customers so that together, they can increase their positive impact on the environment.  Refrigerant reclamation involves processing used refrigerants to meet AHRI-700 specifications and performance. Reclaiming refrigerants reduces the need to manufacture virgin refrigerants, substantially reducing potential emissions and contrib...

A-Gas, the pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products, has expanded its operations into New Zealand.  LRM Capabilities  “Building on our leading market position in Australia and globally, we are excited to be bringing our Lifecycle Refrigerant Management (LRM) capabilities to New Zealand,” said Brett Ferguson, Managing Director, A-Gas (Aust...