
Danfoss launches oil-free check valve production in Mexico
The expanded Monterrey facility will supply 12 valve models to North American OEMs, reducing lead times and strengthening supply chains.

COFINAIR Launches TMX Crossflow Cooling Towers from 600 to 5,300 kW
CTI-certified performance, gravity-fed water distribution and low-velocity airflow support efficient operation and approaches close to 2 K.

Secop to Debut Three New R290 Compressors at Chillventa 2026
The redesigned booth will span five business areas, with exhibits covering variable-speed systems, medical cold chains and mobile cooling.

Generator cooling systems market to reach USD 5.03 billion by 2031
Liquid-cooled, engine-mounted systems are set to lead demand, with Asia Pacific projected as the largest regional market.

Danfoss Launches Oil-Free Check Valve Production in Monterrey, Mexico
The expanded range will include 12 models designed to improve capacity and efficiency in Turbocor-based chillers and heat pumps.

Research and Markets forecasts HVAC filters market at $6.21 billion by 2031
Demand is being driven by indoor air quality rules, energy-efficiency targets and growth in pharmaceutical cleanroom applications.

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.

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.

$15 Million Wieland Expansion Adds Data Center Cooling Capacity
The new Delaware plant will create 100 jobs and produce heat exchangers designed to use less material and refrigerant.

SNS Insider forecasts refrigeration oil market at USD 2.33 billion by 2035
Cold chain expansion, electric vehicles and demand for synthetic lubricants are expected to support growth through 2035.

California’s CellarPro launches Unit Cooler Series for HVAC/R contractors
Three ETL-certified models serve wine cellars up to 1,750 cu ft, with separate condensing units and a range of control options.

IBM Connects Modular Cryogenic Systems for Quantum Computing
The linked modules cooled to 4 K in under five days and below 15 millikelvin, supporting IBM's roadmap to a 1,000-qubit system by 2027.
Insights on Components

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

When regional performance doesn’t add up
Partner's material Europe is a continent that spans many different climates, from Athens to Oslo, seasonal temperatures vary significantly. The performance of heat rejection equipment can be impacted by the installed environment, which means that the data used for purchase, design and installation decisions must be accurately adapted to different climate zones. If HVACR professionals