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NUREMBURG, Germany, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

--Innovative new products play a critical role in advancing the refrigerant

industry towards a more sustainable future

Orbia's Fluorinated Solutions business Koura (

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), a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of

fluoroproducts, joins international refrigeration, air conditioner, ventilation

and heat pump experts at Chillventa (

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) 2022  in Nuremberg (11-13 October). On this global stage, Koura's technical

and commercial teams will showcase its next generation of refrigerants,

including award-winning Koura Klea(R) 473A and Koura Klea(R) 456A. Koura can be

found in Hall 9, Booth 9-404.

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"Built on our legacy, Koura is uniquely positioned to transform the refrigerant

industry with cleaner new products designed for use in multiple industries that

are critical to today's rapidly changing modern world," said Gregg Smith,

President of Orbia Fluorinated Solutions. "Our refrigerants have evolved as

society, economies and customer expectations have changed. We will continue to

meet our customers' needs, developing innovative products with a focus on

research and sustainability."

Future-Focused Refrigerants Highlighted:

    -- Koura Klea 473A, (

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       recently named Refrigeration Innovation of the Year at the 2022

       Cooling Industry Awards, offers a +85% global warming potential (GWP)

       reduction to existing products on the market. It is designed as a non-

       flammable refrigerant to achieve high performance in ultra-low

       temperature cooling applications such as high value cold chain,

       vaccine storage, climate test chambers, transportation, and other

       medical uses.

    -- Koura Klea 456A, (

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       a cost-effective, drop-in alternative to 134a that is helping the

       automotive aftermarket sector meet demand and maintain competitive

       pricing. With a 50% reduction in GWP, Koura can supply the market with

       twice as much product under the same regulations, stabilizing price

       and availability for shops and dealerships.

"Our product development is rooted in our investment in the best talent,

research and development programs, and state-of-the-art technology processes

which enable us to meet the demands of our customers and advance the industry,"

said Dave Smith, Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at Orbia's

Fluorinated Solutions business Koura. "Our two latest innovations are driving

down the carbon footprint and are aligned with our commitment to innovation,

sustainability and the environment – all while keeping our customers'

performance top of mind."

Expert Presentations at Chillventa 2022:

    -- At 1 p.m. each day of the exhibition, Koura experts will host in-booth

       presentations on fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-gas) phase downs will

       impact the industry. Stop by Hall 9, Booth 9-404 to discuss the impact

       of these regulations and how Koura's newest refrigerants help

       customers meet requirements while maintaining performance.

    -- Koura experts will also host a presentation on enabling the industry

       to meet HFC phase downs on Thursday, October 13 at 10 a.m. Stop by

       Hall 7A, Booth 7A-616 to learn the impact of Koura's next generation

       refrigerants.

For more information on Koura, please visit: www.kouraglobal.com and LinkedIn.

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Notes for editors:

About Orbia

Orbia is a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the

world. Orbia operates in the Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary),

Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim),

Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluorinated Solutions (Koura) sectors.

The five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to

health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food

and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a

circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and

innovative solutions. Orbia has commercial activities in more than 110

countries and operations in over 50, with global headquarters in Boston, Mexico

City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. To learn more, visit: orbia.com. (

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About Orbia Fluorinated Solutions (Koura)

Orbia's Fluorinated Solutions business Koura is a global leader in the

development, manufacture and supply of fluoroproducts that play a fundamental

role in enhancing everyday lives and shortening the path to a sustainable,

circular economy. Backed by over 35 years of experience, Koura's products are

used in a vast range of applications including electric vehicles and energy

storage, urban and rural infrastructure, indoor climate management, food and

medicine refrigeration and even in treating respiratory conditions through the

development of healthy and innovative low-GWP propellants for metered-dose

inhalers. Koura has 1,600 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide,

serving 60 countries through a global sales and distribution network.

Media Contact

Monica Aguilar, Global Strategic Marketing Director, Koura

monica.aguilar@kouraglobal.com

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