U-3ARC Calls for Stronger SME Support in Kigali Amendment Implementation
Workshop conclusions linked HFC phase-down to energy efficiency, practical training, affordable finance and access to recovery equipment.
UNEP Cool Coalition Presents India’s Energy-Efficient Packhouse Guidelines
The adaptable framework targets lower energy use and food losses as India seeks to expand rural cold-chain infrastructure.
ABRAVA Women’s Committee Expands Participation in Brazil’s HVACR Sector
Its 2026 national meeting drew about 120 attendees, while research highlighted career development and work-life balance barriers.
UNEP Highlights Kigali Amendment Progress in Nigeria and Venezuela
Nigeria trained customs personnel on HFC controls, while Venezuela expanded technician accreditation and refrigerant management efforts.
Global Partners Called for Faster Kigali Amendment Implementation Ahead of COP31
Financing, technical capacity and lifecycle refrigerant management emerged as priorities for expanding efficient cooling in developing markets.
AHRI Reports 27.3% Rise in U.S. Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Shipments
Year-to-date volume reached 7.06 million units, while September furnace and residential storage water heater shipments declined.
Modine Begins Airedale Chiller Production at New Texas Facility
Modine has started commercial production of Airedale chillers at a new manufacturing facility in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. The 682,000-square-foot (approx. 63,360 m²) facility is dedicated to producing 2 MW and 3 MW chillers with free cooling for data centers, including hyperscale cloud, colocation, and high-density AI computing applications. The facility is expected to become
Universal Electronics and Carrier Launch Smart Thermostat with InteliSense
The platform gives dealers real-time system data while offering homeowners adaptive comfort, energy management and mobile control.
Daikin Applied Introduces 60 MW Cooling Architecture for AI Factories
The design handles 92% of the load with liquid cooling and uses dry coolers to eliminate cooling-tower make-up water.
EU Proposes ‘Made in EU’ Rules for Heat Pump Subsidies
A 50% EU added-value threshold would address rising imports of compressors, electronics and lower-cost heat pump units.
GCCA Opens Registration for 2027 Cold Chain Convention in Florida
Industry leaders will examine trade, AI, resilience and regulation, with early-rate registration available through Dec. 31, 2026.
Munters Expands Cooling Production in US and Italy, Updates HVAC Strategy
New Texas coil production is expected within 12–18 months, while the Italian site will add production lines, R&D and testing.