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 applications to mainstream options. Where is the technology heading, and what barriers remain? Real-World Case Studies Regional Adoption Patterns Reflect Policy an

By Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief In this special feature, Refrigeration Industry Magazine speaks with Dr. Yosr Allouche, marking her first year as Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR). Since taking office in October 2023, Dr. Allouche has led a period of dynamic transformation within this historic intergovernmental organization. From modernizing internal processes and strengthening international partnerships to expanding the Institute’s scientific and policy engagement, she has focused on making the IIR more agile, visible, and impac

Ghent, Belgium – October 14, 2025. Daikin Europe has officially opened its new Research and Development Center (EDC) in Ghent — a €140 million investment designed to accelerate innovation in heat pump and refrigeration technologies across Europe. The 30,600 m² complex, located at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, doubles Daikin’s testing capacity in the region and serves as the company’s global development hub for air-to-water heat pumps. The opening event gathered media, business partners, and representatives from academia and local authorities for a day of sp