Graco’s ETM and ABB Partner on Motor Technology for Data Center Cooling
The partners aim to install TFM-based direct-drive systems in data centers by the end of 2029, targeting reliability and simpler maintenance.
Trane Technologies to Acquire Canadian Heat-Transfer Manufacturer Cancoil
The deal adds Ontario and Texas manufacturing operations and more than 450 employees, with closing expected by year-end 2026.
Valeo presents aluminum cooling technology for data centers in California
Valeo says its rear-door aluminum solution boosts cooling capacity by 38% and cuts fan electricity use by 25% versus copper.
DCX Introduces 8 MW CDU with Integrated Coolant Quality Control
The FDU family supports flows up to 3,000 GPM and ASHRAE W45/W+ operation for hyperscale data centers and AI data halls.
Nidec Unveils 3.2 MW In-Row CDU Prototype with 800 VDC Compatibility
Nidec targets first-half 2027 mass production as it refines the liquid cooling system for high-density AI clusters.
Vahterus Combines Flooded Evaporation and Superheating in Combined+
The compact design cuts piping and footprint for industrial refrigeration and heat pumps using ammonia, CO2 or hydrocarbons.
French Cybersecurity Agency Warns of Attacks on Refrigeration Controllers
CERT-FR urges operators to remove direct Internet exposure, update firmware and restore remote access only through secure connections.
ebm-papst Expands AxiBlade Series with New Fans for Refrigeration and HVAC
The EC-driven models deliver airflow up to 58,000 m³/h and support MODBUS integration for demand-based control and predictive maintenance.
Siemens and Invertek Drives Formalize HVAC-R Partnership in Germany
The integrated Climatix-Coolvert solution targets faster OEM development across European heat pump, chiller and cooling 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.
Danfoss Opens New Plant in Poland for Heating and Cooling Solutions
The Tuchom facility targets district energy and data center demand, with capacity for 8,000 heavy-duty stations annually.
Insights on Components
Chillventa 2026 Preview: Key Technologies Ahead of the October Show
Exhibitors arriving in Nuremberg on 13 to 15 October are no longer arguing about whether to move to natural refrigerants. They are showing how fast the move can be made, and at what cost. That single change of question runs through nearly every release we have received ahead of Chillventa 2026, the largest edition of
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
A Stop at the BITZER Booth at EuroShop 2026: New CO2 Units and Retrofit Performance Kits
At EuroShop 2026, Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief of Refindustry.com, spoke with Jörg Wittmann, Key Accounts & Market Sector Supermarket Sales EMEA BITZER, at the BITZER booth about two practical themes for food retail refrigeration: what’s next in CO2 condensing units, and how to improve part-load performance in existing compressor installations after store retrofits such as adding