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2025 in Refrigeration — What Changed, What Mattered, What’s Next

Refindustry has released its 2025 year-in-review, compiled from the most-read and most impactful updates published on https://refindustry.com/. The review captures how the industry moved from “refri

21 Jan 2026

Case Study - Effect of Louvers or diffusers on air flow distribution and cooling time on a meat log during Chill cycle

By Kushal Aurangabadkar An experimental analysis was conducted on a cooler space measuring 3.66 m × 6.096 m (12.0 ft × 20.0 ft), equipped with an ammonia refrigeration coil, five 30

21 Jan 2026

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Modular Refrigeration Systems in Life Sciences Distribution Centers

by Ramez Naguib, P.E. Introduction Life sciences distribution centers are under immense pressure to deliver consistent temperature control, comply with increasingly stringent regulations, a

14 Jan 2026

Chillventa 2026 Expands Its Footprint: New Hall, Global Reach, and Technology Momentum

As demand from exhibitors and visitors continues to grow, Chillventa is preparing a targeted expansion for its 2026 edition. In this interview, Daniela Heinkel, Head of Chillventa, explains the n

17 Dec 2025

From Food Security to Energy Efficiency: CIVUFA 2025 Defines Africa’s Refrigeration Priorities

Refrigeration has emerged as a strategic pillar for sustainable development in Africa, influencing food security, public health, energy efficiency, and job creation. This priority was strongly undersc

28 Nov 2025

CO2 chiller with heat pump: NOVA FRIGO introduces an unprecedented technology with the contribution of Frascold

Partner's material NOVA FRIGO introduces a new CO2 chiller with heat pump, created as part of the project promoted by the Lombardy Region “Ricerca & Innova” c

24 Nov 2025

Mitigating Liquid Trapping Risks in Ammonia Recirculation Pump Systems

By Kushal Aurangabadkar In industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, pumps play a vital role in circulating liquid ammonia to maintain cooling efficiency across evaporators and heat exc

17 Nov 2025

European Heat Pump Summit 2025: Accelerating Innovation and Industrial Transformation

The European Heat Pump Summit 2025 brought together international experts from industry, research, and academia in Nuremberg. With a varied conference programme and an accompanying foyer exhibitio

30 Oct 2025

Integrated Thinking Drives Industrial Heat Pump Adoption

By: Ilana Koegelenberg Industrial heat pumps are emerging as a critical technology for decarbonizing process heat and district heating networks. With manufacturers now pushing t

27 Oct 2025