
AHR Expo Names 10 Category Winners of 2027 Innovation Awards
Winning technologies span chip cooling, heat pumps, water conservation, ductwork, automation, software, tools and plumbing.

Innovative Refrigeration Systems Acquires US Blast-Freezing Specialist QuickFreeze
QuickFreeze will retain its brand and management as the deal expands Innovative’s technology portfolio and manufacturing capabilities.

Hillphoenix Launches Advansor FlexONE CO2 Condensing Unit in the USA
The compact system supports retrofits and capacity expansions while maintaining stable cooling at ambient temperatures above 100°F.

Chillventa 2026 Breaks Records with 36,000+ Visitors and 1,170 Exhibitors
Product launches underscored the industry's shift toward natural refrigerants, system-level efficiency and digitally connected equipment.

ACCA Provides Online HVAC Training for Contractors and Their Teams
Live instructor-led sessions give members access to technical, operational and leadership development without the need for travel.

Vahterus Combines Flooded Evaporation and Superheating in Combined+
The compact design cuts piping and footprint for industrial refrigeration and heat pumps using ammonia, CO2 or hydrocarbons.

Nidec Unveils 3.2 MW In-Row CDU Prototype with 800 VDC Compatibility
Nidec targets first-half 2027 mass production as it refines the liquid cooling system for high-density AI clusters.

Resonant and Haier Biomedical Launch R290-Cooled Benchtop Centrifuge
The unit cuts refrigerant GWP from more than 1,400 to about 3 and pre-cools to 4 °C in approximately five minutes.

MarketsandMarkets forecasts immersion cooling market at $5.78 billion by 2033
Demand from AI, high-performance computing and cryptocurrency mining is expected to drive adoption, with single-phase systems leading.

EHPA calls for EU action to unlock heat pump flexibility
Harmonised connectivity rules, smart meter coverage and dynamic tariffs are central to expanding demand-side participation.

Kigali Amendment Marks 10 Years of Global Action on Climate-Friendly Cooling
With 175 parties now participating, the UN says full implementation could prevent up to 0.5°C of global warming by century's end.

NASRC Opens Registration for Five CO2 and Propane Training Events in the US
The free R-TRADE series offers classroom and hands-on instruction for technicians at all experience levels.