
Eurovent Middle East Elects Board Leadership for 2026–2028
The association plans to strengthen industry guidance, advocacy and education as it approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027.

Clivet Coordinates EU-Funded ZEnITh Project on Industrial Heat Pumps
Seventeen partners will combine natural-refrigerant heat pumps, thermal storage and AI controls to decarbonize process heat below 200°C.

bluu unit to Enter UK Market with Space Engineering Acquisition
The Bristol-based business will anchor a UK buy-and-build platform while adding in-house CO2 refrigeration pack and heat pump production.

Research and Markets forecasts global HVAC market at USD 292.2B by 2031
Commercial construction, modernization, renovation and decarbonization policies are expected to support 5.25% annual growth through 2031.

Solstice Invests $49 Million in Refrigerant R&D Expansion in New York
The Buffalo project will add 12 jobs and expand work in thermal management, toxicology and advanced energy storage materials.

KCC partners with Transaera to scale MOF cooling production in Kentucky
The all-electric platform fits existing rooftop footprints and delivers reported energy savings of 40% over conventional packaged DX-only systems.

Chillventa 2026 Opens in Nuremberg with Over 1,150 Exhibitors
The programme spans 200-plus lectures, a new Future Hub and live demonstrations focused on AI, efficiency and workforce challenges.

Carrier Launches AquaSnap 61WH R-290 Heat Pump for Boiler Replacement
The modular, PFAS-free unit delivers water up to 78°C in capacities from 50 to 824 kW, supporting decarbonisation across varied applications.

Castel to Present New Refrigeration Components at Chillventa 2026
The lineup targets natural and low-GWP refrigerants, with oil management, vibration control and valve products rated up to 150 bar.

BITZER Presents New Compressors and Natural Refrigerant Solutions at Chillventa 2026
The showcase includes HELICOM CS60 screws for AI chip cooling, high-temperature heat pump compressors and expanded CO2, propane and ammonia options.

AREA to address EU RAC training and certification at Chillventa 2026
The one-hour seminar will examine F-Gas implementation, alternative refrigerant safety and consistent skills standards across Europe.

50 organisations urge EU governments to implement ETS2 in 2028
The coalition says ETS2 revenues should protect consumers and accelerate investment in energy efficiency, clean heat and sustainable transport.