Trevor Matthews: Closing the Refrigeration Skills Gap, One Contractor at a Time
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
How Europe’s HVAC Market Is Shifting: A Conversation with Johnson Controls’ Jens von Ebbe
At MCE 2026 in Milan, Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief of Refindustry.com, spoke with Jens von Ebbe, General Manager HVAC Equipment EMEA at Johnson Controls. The conversation covers three years of market shifts under his leadership — from the accelerating move to natural refrigerants and the explosive growth of data centre cooling, to the 41-city Innovation Studio
Making Safety Visible: Kushal Aurangabadkar on the LOOP-BAR Framework for Ammonia Refrigeration
By Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief, Refindustry.com Industrial ammonia refrigeration facilities accumulate safety documentation over years: P&IDs, standard operating procedures, alarm lists, emergency plans and maintenance records. The problem is not that the information doesn't exist — it's that it lives in separate systems and rarely reaches the people making decisions on the plant floor. Kushal Aurangabadkar, an
François Audo, CEO of Enex Technologies: “We Never Push One Refrigerant — We Have Them All”
At MCE 2026 in Milan, Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief of Refindustry.com, spoke with François Audo, CEO of Enex Technologies. Over four years, Enex has assembled one of the broadest natural refrigerant portfolios in the HVACR industry — CO2, ammonia, propane, and water — through eight acquisitions spanning Spain, Italy, France and beyond. The interview covers how
Exclusive Press Tour at Epta’s EuroShop 2026 Booth: Zenith, CO2 Systems and Digital Services
Right after Epta’s EuroShop 2026 press conference - where the Group presented the “Good never stops” vision and the Hauser deal - Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief of RefIndustry.com, joined an exclusive booth tour led by Aurélien Tissot, Marketing Senior Director of Epta Group. The tour moved through the key zones of Epta's stand — from the
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
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 new hall layout, highlights the technology trends shaping the upcoming exhibition, and shares insights into the event’s increasingly international visitor profile. Ri: You recently announced a
Leading Change at IIR: Yosr Allouche on a Year of Renewal and Global Cooperation
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 2024, Dr. Allouche has led a period of dynamic transformation within this historic intergovernmental organization. From modernizing internal processes and
Serge Joris, CEO of Frigoglass: “We’re Evolving from a Manufacturer to a Full Solutions Provider”
In this exclusive interview for Refrigeration Industry, conducted by Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief, Serge Joris—Chief Executive Officer of Frigoglass—discusses the company’s strategic transformation. He outlines how Frigoglass is redefining innovation in beverage coolers, advancing its Net Zero ambitions, expanding through a pivotal partnership in Egypt, and embracing digitalization to deliver intelligent, connected, and sustainable cooling solutions
How to Build an International Career in the Refrigeration Industry
An Interview with Sandeep Mohapatra In today’s rapidly globalizing HVAC&R sector, international experience and cross-cultural expertise are in high demand. For many professionals, building a career abroad offers the chance to expand their technical skills, broaden their perspectives, and drive innovation in the industry. In this interview, we speak with Sandeep Mohapatra, a seasoned mechanical
Stephen Gill on World Refrigeration Day and His Industry Journey
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):