EIA highlights illegal refrigerant trade risks under Montreal Protocol
Customs administrations reported 185 seizures of smuggled ODS and HFCs in 2025, up 26% year on year, amid evolving trafficking methods.
Vertiv to Acquire KES for EMEA Liquid Cooling Services
The deal would add regional field teams and load-testing expertise, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
LUVE opens dedicated Spare Parts Hub in Italy
The logistics investment targets faster order processing and reliable delivery of genuine parts to support system continuity.
IIR opens nominations for scientific prizes and calls for ICR 2027 abstracts
Prize nominations close November 15, 2026, while abstracts for the August 2027 congress are due October 1, 2026.
J&E Hall Gold Medal opens nominations for 50th anniversary
The £5,000 IOR award recognises recent practical RACHP advances, with nominations accepted until 23 October 2026.
U.S. review identifies refrigerants for efficient walk-in cooling
Transcritical CO2 suits large racks; R454A, R454C and R455A are efficient for small remote units, with R454C and R455A for self-contained units.
Schneider Electric launches 3.5 MW WCDU for hybrid data center cooling
Up to 20 units can operate in group mode to serve 30-40 MW data halls, with shipments in select regions due in October 2026.
Frigoveneta acquires Madefrigor and Tecnica del Freddo, rebranding as Glacialis
The newly rebranded Glacialis gains chiller and AHU manufacturing capacity, plus established dealer partnerships in Argentina and Australia.
LG and SK Enmove to Develop GWP-Below-150, PFAS-Free Refrigerants
The collaboration will also advance tailored refrigeration oils and immersion cooling for data centers, energy storage and EV components.
FläktGroup breaks ground on new HVAC production facility in South Korea
The 21,800 m² site will produce critical cooling and air handling systems for regional data centres and industrial facilities from early 2028.
ebm-papst marks 30 years in China with expanded local capabilities
With localization above 90%, the manufacturer says its integrated network supports shorter development and delivery times in China.
Australia proposes new GWP limits for HFCs and HFO management rules
Servicing existing equipment would remain permitted, with exemptions for some transport, marine and large mobile applications subject to review.