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 glass doors.   New CO2 gas cooler condensing unit: ECOLITE CO2 Sergei Mukminov: What is your main highlight for EuroShop 2026? Jörg Wittmann: Our highlight at

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 impact in focus. Strand also shares how fast-growing segments such as data centres, high-temperature heat pumps, and AI-driven operations are shaping Danfoss’ roadmap across ref

Partner's material Europe is a continent that spans many different climates, from Athens to Oslo, seasonal temperatures vary significantly. The performance of heat rejection equipment can be impacted by the installed environment, which means that the data used for purchase, design and installation decisions must be accurately adapted to different climate zones. If HVACR professionals cannot access verified data relevant to their region, gaps may form between expected and real-world performance. As pressure mounts to reduce carbon emissions, adopt low-GWP refrigerants, and traverse an