
HAUSER invests €2.7 million to expand refrigeration operations in Austria
The 1,700-square-metre facility supports 68 jobs and adds dedicated apprentice workshops to help address the skilled-worker shortage.

Frascold launches R717 and two-stage CO2 compressor ranges
The new models target industrial and commercial refrigeration applications and will be displayed at Chillventa 2026 in Nuremberg.

STULZ launches TelAir 4 and WallAir 4 cooling units for 5G and edge
Both series use R454C, integrated free cooling and EN 378-compliant A2L safety systems, with capacities from 6 to 17 kW.

Daikin releases 2026 reports with focus on cooling and refrigerants
The company links energy efficiency, refrigerant circularity and heat pumps to its FUSION30 growth strategy.

Kaori Reports Lower Energy and GHG Intensity in 2025
Kaori completed 1.216 MW of renewable energy capacity, while its subsidiary secured ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 certification.

Solstice and Element Solutions terminate acquisition agreement
Solstice authorized a $500 million share repurchase program and reaffirmed its third-quarter and full-year 2026 financial guidance.

Assemblin Caverion establishes Swedish data center business area
The specialist hub will coordinate Swedish expertise as the group expands its Nordic data center portfolio, with agreements totalling 140MW.

KIT and University of Tsukuba develop heat-driven elastocaloric cooling
The prototype uses complementary shape-memory alloy films to turn waste heat or solar energy into solid-state cooling.

MTA Germany and ICS Cool Energy combine operations in Germany
The combined portfolio spans permanent systems, rental solutions, installation, commissioning and outage support.

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 to Feature HVAC/R Skills Competition
The event will pair technical contests with a conference focused on industry collaboration, labor needs and the green transition.

Daikin to Unveil DC-Powered Marine Chiller Concept at SMM 2026
The concept targets hybrid and electric vessels, with potential to cut conversion losses, improve efficiency and enable compact installations.

SLB agrees to acquire Germany’s Kelvion for $4.1 billion
The deal will expand SLB's role in data center infrastructure as AI drives demand for thermal management solutions.