New Zealand regulates synthetic refrigerant stewardship from 2027
The scheme will standardise tracking, recovery and destruction, with competency requirements for refrigerant handlers to follow from 2030.
Arneg Central America Marks 20 Years, Highlights CO2 Refrigeration Milestone
The company plans to expand technical services while helping regional customers adopt lower-impact refrigerants and more efficient systems.
UL Solutions Expands HVACR Testing Capacity in Texas, US
New chambers support safety, performance and certification testing of systems with capacities up to 30 refrigeration tons.
EVAPCO Introduces eco-Air Double Stack Spray Cooler for High-Capacity Cooling
The spray-assisted unit can cut water use by up to 95% versus evaporative products while reducing footprint and connected power.
PermaCold breaks ground on 120,000-square-foot cold store in Alabama
The 17,000-pallet-position facility will serve manufacturers, processors and distributors in Albertville and the Southeast.
Eurovent Middle East Elects Board Leadership for 2026–2028
The association plans to strengthen industry guidance, advocacy and education as it approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027.
Clivet Coordinates EU-Funded ZEnITh Project on Industrial Heat Pumps
Seventeen partners will combine natural-refrigerant heat pumps, thermal storage and AI controls to decarbonize process heat below 200°C.
bluu unit to Enter UK Market with Space Engineering Acquisition
The Bristol-based business will anchor a UK buy-and-build platform while adding in-house CO2 refrigeration pack and heat pump production.
Research and Markets forecasts global HVAC market at USD 292.2B by 2031
Commercial construction, modernization, renovation and decarbonization policies are expected to support 5.25% annual growth through 2031.
Solstice Invests $49 Million in Refrigerant R&D Expansion in New York
The Buffalo project will add 12 jobs and expand work in thermal management, toxicology and advanced energy storage materials.
KCC partners with Transaera to scale MOF cooling production in Kentucky
The all-electric platform fits existing rooftop footprints and delivers reported energy savings of 40% over conventional packaged DX-only systems.
Chillventa 2026 Opens in Nuremberg with Over 1,150 Exhibitors
The programme spans 200-plus lectures, a new Future Hub and live demonstrations focused on AI, efficiency and workforce challenges.