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Sunswap opens UK Technology Centre for electric refrigeration

The facility, four times larger than Sunswap's previous premises, will advance Endurance development, new technology and aftermarket services.

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Cold Chain Market Projected to Reach $455.0 Billion by 2031

Demand across healthcare, food and chemicals is driving investment in refrigerated transport, monitoring and storage infrastructure.

20 Jul 2026
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GIZ Proklima showcases R290 reefer prototype at sustainability event

Initial tests showed about 15% energy savings as the project advances toward real-world cold-chain and maritime applications.

15 Jul 2026
Cold Chain

National Cold Vault launches LTE-M refrigeration monitoring in Ohio

The Compliance-as-a-Service offering pairs outage alerts within five seconds with automated CDC and VFC audit reporting.

13 Jul 2026
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Emergent Cold LatAm adds blast-freezing tunnels in Chile

The CO2-based facilities will process more than 10,500 tons of animal proteins annually near Chile's main port.

10 Jul 2026
Cold Chain

Carrier Transicold software cuts Vector HE 19 fuel use by up to 19%

The upgrade is available through more than 800 EMEA service centres and comes standard on all new Vector HE 19 systems.

10 Jul 2026
Cold Chain

Maersk upgrades reefer fleet with next-generation IoT connectivity

Around 30% of the reefer fleet has received the devices, while a digital connectivity platform is nearing completion across 450 vessels.

9 Jul 2026
Cold Chain

Copeland links Oversight360 to Blue Yonder for cold chain visibility

The integration combines shipment location and condition data to help retailers improve freshness, compliance and on-time delivery.

8 Jul 2026
Cold Chain

Brazil Seminar Highlights Training Needs Across the Cold Chain

Industry speakers linked workforce development and preventive maintenance to food safety, efficiency and the adoption of natural refrigerants.

4 Jul 2026
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Incold marks 30 years in cold room manufacturing

The Arneg Group company has expanded from commercial cells into three business units serving complementary products and markets.

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ECOOLTEC adapts refrigeration units for most electric HGV models

The units support AC or DC power take-offs and brand-specific CAN bus protocols, with six truck brands currently covered.

30 Jun 2026
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IIR reviews magnetic-field freezing for food refrigeration

Potential quality and energy gains are tempered by uncertain mechanisms, poor reproducibility and unresolved scalability.

28 Jun 2026

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Secop’s Solar Direct Drive (SDD) System Earns WHO PQS Approval – The Team Behind It

Partner's material In March 2026, Secop’s Solar Direct Drive Power Management Module was granted WHO PQS prequalification and officially listed in the WHO Catalogue of Prequalified Immunization Devices. The WHO IMD-PQS (Immunization Devices Performance, Quality and Safety programme) is the global benchmark for cold chain equipment used in immunisation. Being listed in its catalogue is

22 Jun 2026
Tech Guide

Case Study – Effect of Louvers or diffusers on air flow distribution and cooling time on a meat log during Chill cycle

By Kushal Aurangabadkar An experimental analysis was conducted on a cooler space measuring 3.66 m × 6.096 m (12.0 ft × 20.0 ft), equipped with an ammonia refrigeration coil, five 30 cm (12 in.) fans, and five diffusers. The study measured airflow patterns, cooling rates, and heat transfer efficiency in meat storage by testing two configurations:

Kushal Aurangabadkar · 21 Jan 2026
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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Modular Refrigeration Systems in Life Sciences Distribution Centers

by Ramez Naguib, P.E. Introduction Life sciences distribution centers are under immense pressure to deliver consistent temperature control, comply with increasingly stringent regulations, and optimize operational efficiency. Traditional built-up refrigeration systems often prove cumbersome, costly, and slow to implement. In contrast, modular, factory-assembled refrigeration systems have emerged as a compelling alternative. Drawing on lessons from

14 Jan 2026