
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.

MRCOOL launches 15,000 BTU TravelCool heat pump for US RV market
The inverter-driven R-32 system offers ducted or ductless configurations, app-based controls and operation as quiet as 55 dB.

Liebherr Adds 10 and 14 cu. ft. Scientific Laboratory Freezers
The lineup offers ENERGY STAR-certified efficiency for general lab storage and NFPA-focused safety features for flammable materials.

Trane Technologies names Adam Wittwer president of Commercial HVAC Europe
The 20-year company veteran will oversee business performance, strategic growth and customer solutions across the region.

Italy and UNEP open grants for sustainable cooling projects
Funding of USD 200,000 to USD 1 million targets efficient cooling in public facilities, industry and cold chains across five countries.

Nessum expands in HVAC and smart grid applications as LSI shipments top six million
Daikin is integrating the IEEE 1901-based technology into D4-NET, while PPC applies it to European grid modernization projects.

CIBSE ANZ reviews project lessons and Soft Landings across Australia and New Zealand
Feedback from six workshops will inform revised Soft Landings guidance, while seminar recordings will be offered through CIBSE ANZ's CPD webinars.

GIZ hands over CO2 training reefer in South Africa
The facility builds on courses that trained 30 technicians in 2025 and will support regular practical instruction in natural refrigerants.

Danfoss earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal for sustainability performance
The company has cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54% since 2019 and increased renewable electricity use to 75%.

GCCA to strengthen Africa cold chain dialogue at South Africa conference
DP World’s Mohammed Mahomedy will keynote a programme spanning trade policy, freight forwarding, sustainable food systems and partnerships.