RefIndustry.com has published a new industry overview titled “The CO₂ Revolution: Commercial Refrigeration Trends Reshaping EU and US Markets”, offering a timely look at how the adoption of CO₂ (R744) as a refrigerant is transforming the commercial refrigeration landscape on both sides of the Atlantic.
Authored by Ilana Koegelenberg, the article highlights current market dynamics, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies that are driving the rapid rise of CO₂ systems in retail and food sectors. It also outlines the accelerating shift toward natural refrigerants in response to environmental pressures and legislative milestones.
The overview features insights from leading industry experts, including:
- Andre Patenaude, Director of Solutions Strategy at Copeland
- Giacomo Pisano, Sales Manager at Dorin
- Wynand Groenewald, President of Future Green Now
- Marco Perri, R&D and Environmental System Manager at Frascold
- Oliver Javerschek, Project Manager at BITZER
- Christina Starr, Senior Policy Analyst at Environmental Investigation Agency
- Menno van der Hoff, HVACR Consultant at Triple Aqua Consulting
Topics covered in the article include:
- The growth of distributed CO₂ systems in both large and small-format stores
- Regulatory timelines in the EU and US, including new bans and incentive programs
- The role of CO₂ in heat recovery and system efficiency
- Technological innovations in compressors and system architecture
- Key barriers to adoption such as technician training and manufacturing capacity
This overview is essential reading for refrigeration professionals, manufacturers, consultants, and retailers planning their transition to low-GWP, future-proof solutions.
