
Vertiv Acquires Ireland-Based KES to Expand Data Center Cooling Services
The deal adds commissioning, load testing and fluid management capabilities for liquid-cooled facilities across EMEA.

Equinix Launches Global Innovation Centers for Liquid Cooling and AI
Five active data center sites enable enterprises to test liquid-cooled GPU and CPU platforms under real-world operating conditions.

Sanhua Highlights XTF, CTF and LTF Mechanical Pressure Regulators
The three regulators manage suction, evaporating and condensing pressures to protect components and stabilize refrigeration systems.

Viessmann Appoints Conrad Wiedeler to Lead German Sales and Service
The move is intended to ensure continuity for customers, installer partners and employees as Frank Voßloh prepares to depart.

France’s Refrigeration and HVAC Sector Revenue Falls 1.5% in 2025
Installation revenue grew 2%, while 35.5% of surveyed companies expect revenue growth in 2026.

ebm-papst Adds Energy Efficiency Guarantee to NEXAIRA.Fit Retrofits
Backed by Great Lakes Insurance SE, the program uses real-time operating data to reduce uncertainty over retrofit savings.

Study Finds R-23 Delivers Highest COP in Cascade Refrigeration System
R-170 and R-290 offered substantially lower global warming potential, highlighting an environmental tradeoff in low-stage refrigerant selection.

xMEMS Begins Mass Production of Solid-State Cooling Chips for AI Devices
The fanless, all-silicon devices target AI glasses, smartphones, SSDs and lower-power data center subsystems.

ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference Attracts 450 Professionals in US
Sessions explored heat recovery, thermal storage, geothermal systems, incentives and investment strategies for building upgrades.

Flex Expands Modular Data Center Portfolio with Liquid Cooling for AI
Factory-built systems pair 800 VDC power racks, advanced CDUs and high-density IT racks to cut deployment timelines by up to 50%.

EU Cyber Resilience Act Introduces Cybersecurity Rules for HVAC/R
Manufacturers face new reporting duties and must prepare connected HVAC/R portfolios for full compliance by 11 December 2027.

Oscartielle Marks 65 Years with Focus on Refrigeration Technology
The Arneg Group company is advancing natural refrigerants, energy efficiency and customised solutions for a changing market.