AHRI reports 20.1% rise in U.S. cooling equipment shipments
Combined central air conditioner and air-source heat pump shipments reached 5.63 million units through July, up 5.5% year over year.
ASHRAE and UNEP renew sustainable cooling partnership
The 2026–2027 work plan targets refrigerant lifecycle management, workforce skills, technical standards and AI-enabled tools.
MIRAI INTEX Expands Propane Turbocompressor Operating Envelope
The updated OEM calculator adds economizer and part-load modeling, while a new R290 compressor model is set for Chillventa 2026.
Munters accelerates CEO transition and reshapes Group Management
Andrew Cook will lead AirTech as new Group roles sharpen Munters' focus on strategy, corporate relations, AI and enterprise transformation.
EU publishes updated compressor safety standards for refrigeration
The revisions strengthen thermal, vibration and pressure testing requirements ahead of the EU's new machinery regime in January 2027.
Alfa Laval signs lifecycle support deal for Indonesia data centers
The four-year audit programme will assess 40 gasketed plate heat exchangers to support cooling reliability and energy efficiency.
Mitsubishi Electric develops plate heat exchanger with triple heat transfer
Micro-offset fins and optimized channels cut refrigerant charge to about one-third, with applications spanning HVAC and electric vehicles.
Munters expands Virginia data center cooling campus
The 565,000-square-foot Daleville site adds local chiller production, testing and training to support AI and high-performance computing.
Malco expands MalcoEdge HVACR tool line with 15 new SKUs
The range supports evacuation, recovery, pressure testing and brazing with vacuum-rated core tools and battery-free torque wrenches.
Clivet opens €24 million heat pump plant in Italy
The facility will double capacity for key product lines to 8,800 units annually, with 70% of output expected to serve export markets.
Sensata launches R290 P+T sensor for EV thermal management
The combined pressure and temperature device targets leakage control, system performance and safe operation across electrified vehicle platforms.
Beijer Ref acquires 75% stake in Greek HVAC distributor FG Europe
The deal broadens Beijer Ref's reach across the Balkans, UK, Ireland and Turkey, with FG Europe continuing under its own brand.