Wieland Acquires Neotiss to Expand Heat Transfer and HVAC&R Portfolio
Neotiss will join Wieland’s Thermal Solutions unit, adding advanced tube expertise and growth opportunities in refrigeration and air conditioning.
SKF to Unveil MBx Magnetic Bearings for Oil-Free Data Center Chillers
The modular series is designed to shorten lead times and boost motor capacity as data centers drive demand for efficient cooling.
ASERCOM updates guideline for systems using flammable refrigerants
The October 2026 revision details component requirements, risk assessment and mitigation measures across European RACHP applications.
Danfoss divests Appliance Controls to form Frion Group in Slovakia
The deal will transfer 64 employees and the Zlaté Moravce operation, with Frion Group set to assume operations on December 1, 2026.
Kingspan rebrands PIR insulation and launches Tarecpir 360 in North America
The platform supports specification of complete PIR pipe insulation systems for data centers, refrigeration, LNG and cryogenic processes.
Sanhua launches CBVP Series CO2 ball valve for transcritical systems
The compact unit combines ball, check and service valve functions, with a 140 bar rating, PED certification and optional insulation.
SANHUA Introduces Cost-Effective CO2 Condensing Unit Package
The integrated package gives OEMs a single source for CO2 components and controls, with cloud connectivity and smartphone monitoring.
Aspen Pumps Group Completes Three Acquisitions, Enters South America
The deals add CO2-compatible components, rubber mounting solutions and Brazilian manufacturing capacity to the UK-based HVAC/R group.
UL Solutions launches liquid cooling certification for US data centers
The program assesses coolant compatibility, leak integrity, durability, flow and interoperability under UL 4501.
BAC launches QuickCross replacement fill kits for US cooling towers
The kits target rapid installation and budget-conscious projects, with one-week shipping available for select Series 3000 models.
Secop Adds KLE8.6 Compressor and New NLV-CN Controller
The six-capacity platform supports R134a and R513A across LBP, MBP and HBP cycles for a range of light commercial applications.
Researchers develop copper-foam evaporator for extreme heat flux cooling
The preprint reports a peak heat flux of 414.5 W/cm² and targets the design at thermal management for edge data centers.
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