Ghent, Belgium – October 14, 2025. Daikin Europe has officially opened its new Research and Development Center (EDC) in Ghent — a €140 million investment designed to accelerate innovation in heat pump and refrigeration technologies across Europe. The 30,600 m² complex, located at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, doubles Daikin’s testing capacity in the region and serves as the company’s global development hub for air-to-water heat pumps. The opening event gathered media, business partners, and representatives from academia and local authorities for a day of sp

In this exclusive interview for Refrigeration Industry, conducted by Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief, Serge Joris—Chief Executive Officer of Frigoglass—discusses the company’s strategic transformation. He outlines how Frigoglass is redefining innovation in beverage coolers, advancing its Net Zero ambitions, expanding through a pivotal partnership in Egypt, and embracing digitalization to deliver intelligent, connected, and sustainable cooling solutions worldwide. Innovation & Digital A-Class Cooling and Smart Merchandising “Energy effic

By: Ilana Koegelenberg   Ammonia (NH3/ R717) refrigeration continues to dominate industrial applications across the United States and European Union, but the sector is undergoing significant transformation as operators balance traditional advantages with evolving safety requirements, workforce challenges, and competition from alternative refrigerants. While ammonia maintains its stronghold in large-scale facilities, new technologies and regulatory pressures are reshaping how the industry approaches system design and implementation. How is the landscape changing?