The 44th edition of MCE – Mostra Convegno Expocomfort opened today at Fiera Milano Rho, with over 1,600 exhibiting companies from 48 countries presenting technologies across 12 halls through 27 March. The event is expected to draw more than 120,000 professionals, including official delegations of 320 selected international buyers from 39 countries. This year’s edition carries the theme “Energy is Evolving” and introduces a redesigned layout for Halls 2 and 4, developed in partnership with design agency Lombardini22 using neuroscientific analysis of visitor flows to improve n

As decarbonization becomes a sales language, the industry needs better proof—not louder slogans. Sustainability is no longer a side note in HVACR. It sits at the center of tenders, boardroom strategy, product launches, and customer messaging. That shift is understandable. Manufacturers face pressure from regulations, ESG expectations, and rising customer scrutiny. Contractors and consultants are expected to recommend future-ready systems. End users want lower emissions, lower energy bills, and fewer compliance headaches. But one uncomfortable question is becoming harder to

EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf put retail infrastructure back in focus, and refrigeration was one of the clearest technology signals on the show floor. For commercial refrigeration teams, the message was practical: retailers want solutions that reduce climate impact while delivering measurable results in daily operation. CO2 continued to dominate “future-ready” system discussions, while propane and ammonia appeared as important options in specific architectures and packaged solutions. A second thread cut across many exhibitor messages: refrigeration is increasingly managed as a co