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Trevor Matthews did not plan a career in refrigeration, but after two decades working his way from installation crews to national trainer at Copeland, he founded Refrigeration Mentor to tackle the industry's most persistent problem: the skills gap that nobody has managed to close. Ilana Koegelenberg spoke with Matthews for Refindustry about his journey into
By: Ilana Koegelenberg Industrial heat pumps are emerging as a critical technology for decarbonizing process heat and district heating networks. With manufacturers now pushing temperature limits beyond 120°C and growing recognition that heating and cooling systems should work as integrated solutions rather than isolated pieces of equipment, heat pumps are also transitioning from niche
By: Ilana Koegelenberg Ammonia (NH3/ R717) refrigeration continues to dominate industrial applications across the United States and European Union, but the sector is undergoing significant transformation as operators balance traditional advantages with evolving safety requirements, workforce challenges, and competition from alternative refrigerants. While ammonia maintains its stronghold in large-scale facilities, new technologies and regulatory
By: Ilana Koegelenberg Industrial refrigeration is experiencing its biggest disruption in decades as carbon dioxide (CO2 / R744) systems surge past traditional boundaries, challenging ammonia's long-standing market dominance while regulatory pressure mounts against fluorinated alternatives. What's driving this shift, and what's holding it back? Industrial Adoption Accelerates The industrial adoption of transcritical CO2
By Ilana Koegelenberg Stephen Gill, founder of World Refrigeration Day and newly appointed Head of Industry Insights for HVAC Europe at Haier, discusses how a chance encounter led to a 45-year career and ultimately sparked a global movement to raise awareness of the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump sector. Refrigeration Industry (Ri):
By: Ilana Koegelenberg Carbon dioxide (CO2, R744) is transforming commercial refrigeration across major markets, emerging as a future-proof solution for retailers navigating tightening regulations and mounting environmental pressures. With the EU setting aggressive phase-out timelines and individual US states implementing stringent requirements, momentum behind CO2 adoption has reached a critical tipping point. What is
By: Ilana Koegelenberg Patrick Crombez, Deputy General Manager of Daikin's Environment Research Centre and president of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), discusses Daikin's strategy and the evolving refrigeration and heat pump markets. Refrigeration Industry (Ri): Could you highlight the key regions and sectors where Daikin has recently expanded, and explain the strategic thinking behind
By: Ilana Koegelenberg In an exclusive interview with Refrigeration Industry, Secop's Head of Sales Europe, Massimo Gentile, provides insights into how the company's groundbreaking compressor technology addresses the increasing demand for high-efficiency hydrocarbon refrigeration solutions across an expanding range of commercial applications. The commercial refrigeration industry continues transitioning toward more sustainable refrigerants, with
By Ilana Koegelenberg Founded in 2005, Camfridge is the oldest known magnetic cooling company, and it has been testing a commercially viable solution that does not use gadolinium for several years. Now, it’s ready to scale its revolutionary Net Zero solution. Neil Wilson, CEO of Camfridge, explores the opportunities and challenges of this highly
By Ilana Koegelenberg With updated branding and an ever-expanding temperature-control product range that covers the full spectrum of cold to hot (including a new high-temperature solution), Frascold is strategically readying itself for a more sustainable future. In an exclusive interview, Refrigeration Industry speaks to Frascold CEO Giuseppe Galli about the company’s vision, the rapid growth of
By Ilana Koegelenberg The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has elected Dr Yosr Allouche (39) as its new Director General. With 13 years of experience, Dr Allouche will take up her new role on October 1, 2024, succeeding Didier Coulomb, who held the position for two decades. Dr Allouche, a Norwegian-Tunisian world-renowned refrigeration scientist, hails from
By Ilana Koegelenberg Nidec Global Appliance expanded into the refrigeration sector with its acquisition of compressor manufacturer Embraco in 2019. Since then, the company has invested heavily in R&D, bringing various exciting new products to market. In an exclusive interview, Refrigeration Industry speaks to Nidec Global Appliance President Guilherme Almeida about Embraco’s new brand position, global
By Ilana Koegelenberg Danfoss completed the acquisition of German compressor manufacturer BOCK in 2023, reinforcing Danfoss’s position as a full-service provider of greener cooling and heating solutions. What was the impact of this move and how does this align with global industry trends? In an exclusive interview, Refrigeration Industry speaks to Danfoss’s Kristian Strand
By Ilana Koegelenberg Emerson rebranded its Emerson Climate Technologies business as Copeland in May 2023 following Blackstone’s acquisition of the majority stake in the business. What is the expected impact of this move — both on the company and on the global HVAC&R industry? In an exclusive interview, Refrigeration Industry speaks to Copeland’s Ross
By – Ilana Koegelenberg To meet the increasing natural-refrigerant demand in the EU, Epta approached Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions (VRS) for a joint venture, scaling up to a one-stop-shop provider of energy-efficient and sustainable refrigeration solutions. The aim is to become a leading player in Commercial Refrigeration (for retail, hotels, restaurants, and cafes); and Food
The Columbus Blue Jackets NHL rink, Image credit: Gay Lea Brampton - By Ilana Koegelenberg North America’s largest industrial refrigeration contractor, CIMCO Refrigeration (CIMCO) has been around since 1913 and has built more than half of the world’s ice rinks. The majority of these arenas use ammonia (R717) systems with CO2 (R744) ice arenas growing