By: Ilana Koegelenberg Patrick Crombez, Deputy General Manager of Daikin's Environment Research Centre and president of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), discusses Daikin's strategy and the evolving refrigeration and heat pump markets.   Refrigeration Industry (Ri): Could you highlight the key regions and sectors where Daikin has recently expanded, and explain the strategic thinking behind these moves?  Patrick Crombez (PC): Our strategy is to build a truly global business with balanced representation across different regions. This approach g

By: Ilana Koegelenberg   In an exclusive interview with Refrigeration Industry, Secop's Head of Sales Europe, Massimo Gentile, provides insights into how the company's groundbreaking compressor technology addresses the increasing demand for high-efficiency hydrocarbon refrigeration solutions across an expanding range of commercial applications.   The commercial refrigeration industry continues transitioning toward more sustainable refrigerants, with hydrocarbons like R290 (propane) gaining significant traction across Europe and beyond. At the forefront o

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published the updated 3rd edition of the "Technical Brief on Refrigeration Technologies," authored by Monique Baha, Souhir Hammami, and Jean-Luc Dupont. This extensive report thoroughly examines refrigeration's indispensable role in the global economy, climate resilience, and human health. Foreword by Dr. Yosr Allouche Dr. Yosr Allouche, General Director of the IIR, emphasizes the urgency and relevance of this report, particularly given that 2024 was the hottest year on record. Dr. Allouche highlights the paradoxical nature of r