
FreezPak opens new cold storage facility in New Jersey
The site adds 9.85 million ft³ of temperature-controlled capacity near key ports and highways for food, pharma and other perishables.

VDKF Survey Shows Stable German Refrigeration Sector in 2026
Order backlogs rose to 13 weeks, while skilled-labor shortages and tighter F-gas quotas pose mounting challenges for contractors.

Daikin Lists 65 Multi-Split A2A Heat Pumps on UK MCS Directory
The certification route avoids additional retesting and advances the systems toward potential eligibility for UK government support.

BRANZ finds New Zealand homes warmer as heat pump use rises
More than 60% of households now use heat pumps, while 41% of overnight bedroom readings remain below 16°C.

World Ventilation Day 2026 to focus on overheating and cooling
A London industry event will examine low-energy design, AI-enabled air quality monitoring and the business case for ventilation retrofits.

SNS Insider forecasts smart AC market to reach USD 76 billion by 2035
Energy efficiency requirements, connected controls and rising cooling demand are expected to drive 13.3% annual growth through 2035.

GEA launches AWP industrial valve portfolio in North America
Customers gain local sales, application and service support for valves and components rated up to 2,320 psi and 392°F.

HAUSER invests €2.7 million to expand refrigeration operations in Austria
The 1,700-square-metre facility supports 68 jobs and adds dedicated apprentice workshops to help address the skilled-worker shortage.

Frascold launches R717 and two-stage CO2 compressor ranges
The new models target industrial and commercial refrigeration applications and will be displayed at Chillventa 2026 in Nuremberg.

STULZ launches TelAir 4 and WallAir 4 cooling units for 5G and edge
Both series use R454C, integrated free cooling and EN 378-compliant A2L safety systems, with capacities from 6 to 17 kW.

Daikin releases 2026 reports with focus on cooling and refrigerants
The company links energy efficiency, refrigerant circularity and heat pumps to its FUSION30 growth strategy.

Kaori Reports Lower Energy and GHG Intensity in 2025
Kaori completed 1.216 MW of renewable energy capacity, while its subsidiary secured ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 certification.