MCE 2026 Opens in Milan with Focus on Natural Refrigerants, Data Center Cooling, and Heat Pumps
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
Greenwashing in HVACR: When Sustainability Claims Outrun Technical Reality
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
EuroShop 2026 maps retail refrigeration’s shift to CO2 and data
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
At EuroShop 2026 Arneg presents new solutions for efficient and sustainable refrigeration
Partner's material On the occasion of EuroShop 2026, the Arneg Group presented “A World of Values”, a statement of identity even before being an exhibition concept. A clear message: innovation only makes sense when it generates concrete, shared and lasting value. Within the 2,300 m² exhibition space, visited by thousands of industry professionals, Arneg presented
A Stop at the BITZER Booth at EuroShop 2026: New CO2 Units and Retrofit Performance Kits
At EuroShop 2026, Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief of Refindustry.com, spoke with Jörg Wittmann, Key Accounts & Market Sector Supermarket Sales EMEA BITZER, at the BITZER booth about two practical themes for food retail refrigeration: what’s next in CO2 condensing units, and how to improve part-load performance in existing compressor installations after store retrofits such as adding
Danfoss Climate Solutions Sets a Growth Course: Kristian Strand on Strategy and Talent
At EuroShop 2026, Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief of Refindustry.com, spoke with Kristian Strand, President of Danfoss Climate Solutions. Building on their previous conversation at Chillventa 2024—when Strand led Danfoss Commercial Compressors—the interview explores his first year in the new role, Danfoss’ priorities for the next five years, and how the company integrates acquisitions while keeping customer
When regional performance doesn’t add up
Partner's material Europe is a continent that spans many different climates, from Athens to Oslo, seasonal temperatures vary significantly. The performance of heat rejection equipment can be impacted by the installed environment, which means that the data used for purchase, design and installation decisions must be accurately adapted to different climate zones. If HVACR professionals
Insights from KARYER at AHR Expo 2026
Partner's material KARYER, which participated in AHR Expo 2026 held in Las Vegas between February 2-4 2026 as KR Coils, states that it had the opportunity to observe the direction in which HVAC&R industry is progressing through interactions with professionals from different fields. According to the trend report published by the organizers, the main topics
EuroShop 2026 spotlights CO2 retail refrigeration and store-wide control
EuroShop 2026 takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, on 22–26 February 2026. The show runs on a three-year cycle and brings together retail technology and in-store infrastructure topics that matter to food and non-food operators and their HVACR partners. The exhibitor notes below reflect only what companies have publicly announced so far from the provided materials,
AHR Expo 2026: What’s New in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
From high-pressure CO2 components and propane-ready commercial refrigeration packages to digital controls, leak detection, and data-center cooling hardware, AHR Expo 2026 packs a wide slice of HVACR innovation into one show floor. Taking place February 2–4, 2026 in Las Vegas, this RefIndustry preview maps the exhibitor announcements we received into a clear “technology stack” view—so
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 “refrigerant choice” discussions to real-world transition execution—where compliance pathways, safety engineering, component readiness, service capacity, and digital monitoring determine outcomes on projects and in day-to-day operations. What shaped 2025 in
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 cm (12 in.) fans, and five diffusers. The study measured airflow patterns, cooling rates, and heat transfer efficiency in meat storage by testing two configurations: