
MTA Expands R290 Chiller Portfolio with GEMINI N and Aries N Ranges
The units target commercial, process and deep-freezing duties, with capacities reaching 750 kW in modular configurations.

NIST Researcher Examines Why F-Gases Remain Important in Refrigeration
Tighter environmental rules are pushing equipment designers to adapt systems around a narrower range of refrigerant options.

Real Alternatives Appoints BBCMB as National Lead for Bulgaria
The collaboration will expand Bulgarian access to practical training and technical resources on CO2, NH3 and hydrocarbon refrigerants.

Sapphire Technologies Launches High Lift Compressors for Data Center Chillers
The modular oil-free platform supports capacities up to 8,000 tons and operation at air temperatures as high as 140°F.

Trane Technologies Invests $1 Million in US HVAC Workforce Training
The three-year partnership will equip nearly 500 participants with HVAC and heat pump training, credentials and employer connections.

US Agencies Urge Refrigeration System Security After European Cyberattacks
Operators are advised to limit remote access, update vulnerable controllers and segment networks as attacks expose cold chain risks.

IOR Elects Two New Trustees as Steve Gill Begins Presidency
The AGM highlighted industry skills and career pathways through a debate with current and former RACHP apprentices.

Daikin Applied Germany Acquires Ganter to Expand Heating and Cooling Services
The deal strengthens service coverage in Stuttgart and supports heat pump integration and maintenance for industrial and district heating.

Epta and Hauser Showcase CO2 and R290 Refrigeration at Chillventa 2026
Hauser's ecoFusion pairs transcritical CO2 with modular R290 subcooling for high-ambient applications and estimated energy savings of 15% to 23%.

Adsorbus Offers Modular heatChiller With Cooling Capacities Up to 3 MW
The adsorption system uses low-temperature waste heat and R718 to cut cooling electricity use by up to 80%, according to Adsorbus.

UNEP-U4E Releases Two Sustainable Procurement Guidelines for Cooling and Heating
The publications set technical and verification criteria to help large buyers assess system performance, life-cycle costs and emissions.

Automated Logic Signs Agreement to Acquire US Building Automation Dealer LSI
The deal will broaden the company's national reach and combine LSI's expertise with its platform for unified, AI-ready building management.