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Lawson’s Uto, Japan’s CO2 Pioneer, Retiring
He spearheaded the installation of transcritical CO2 condensing units in more than 4,000 Lawson convenience stores.
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Japanese C-Store Chain Lawson Opens Its First NatRef Store in China
A major user of CO2 in Japan, Lawson employs both transcritical CO2 and hydrocarbon cooling at Shanghai store.
Japanese C-Store Chain Lawson Opens First 100% NatRefs Store
The freon-free store is the first to use hydrocarbon plug-in equipment, along with CO2 cases.
Lawson targets 4,000+ CO2 stores by 2020
Japanese multinational retailer Lawson is aiming to install CO2 transcritical systems in over 4,000 convenience stores by 2020.
Japan’s easing of CO2 regulation signals major market shift
On 25 July 2017, the Japanese government eased restrictions on CO2 use. Japanese stakeholders believe this event signals a major shift in the perception of CO2 refrigeration systems and may soon lead to widespread new adoption in Japan.
Japanese end users showcase natural-refrigerant leadership
ATMOsphere Japan 2017 demonstrated how businesses large and small are harnessing natural refrigerant-based systems to deliver economic benefits, address climate change and show environmental responsibility.
Buoyant natural refrigerant market in spotlight at ATMO Japan
Participants in the first-ever ATMOsphere Japan conference heard how times are getting tougher for HFCs, creating new opportunities for natural refrigerants – and particularly CO2.
Japan boasts 2,400 transcritical CO2 retail installations
Market leaders Lawson and AEON are continuing with their ambitious natural refrigerant adoption plans despite the discontinuation of a Japanese Ministry of Environment subsidy for retailers in the fiscal year 2017.
333 natref projects receive subsidies in Japan
At the start of July, JRECO (the Japan Refrigerants and Environment Conservation Organization) announced which companies will receive financial support from the Japanese Ministry of the Environment (MOE) in the first round of funding for natural refrigerant projects (3-4 rounds planned),.
CO2 transcritical for CVS: Lawson reaches 1,500 store milestone
Japanese retailer Lawson has opened its 1,500th convenience store fitted with a CO2 transcritical refrigeration system in Japan.