Hoshizaki Launches R-600a Ice Slurry Refrigerator in Japan
The commercial unit supercools up to 60 bottled drinks and targets heatstroke prevention at workplaces, schools and sporting events.
Panasonic Expands Aquarea Heat Pump Range with New M and N Series Models
Low-GWP refrigerants, compact indoor units and cloud connectivity support flexible residential installations at 3, 5, 7 and 9 kW.
Qvantum Launches QA50 Air-to-Water Heat Pump for UK Residential Buildings
The R290 unit supports modular ambient-loop systems, with centralised controls, remote diagnostics and scalable capacity for retrofits and new builds.
HARDI Urges Washington State to Reject A3 Refrigerant Code Exception
Industry groups say the proposal conflicts with North American standards and could create uncertainty for contractors, distributors and code officials.
Resonant and Haier Biomedical Launch R290-Cooled Benchtop Centrifuge
The unit cuts refrigerant GWP from more than 1,400 to about 3 and pre-cools to 4 °C in approximately five minutes.
NASRC Opens Registration for Five CO2 and Propane Training Events in the US
The free R-TRADE series offers classroom and hands-on instruction for technicians at all experience levels.
Carrier Launches AquaSnap 61WH R-290 Heat Pump for Boiler Replacement
The modular, PFAS-free unit delivers water up to 78°C in capacities from 50 to 824 kW, supporting decarbonisation across varied applications.
Baxi launches Auriga HP+ R290 heat pumps up to 170kW
The reversible propane units deliver water up to 70°C, with the ES range designed to cut energy use and sound levels.
R290/R170 cascade raises COP up to 40% in ultra-low refrigeration
The natural-refrigerant system cut TEWI emissions 39%, while a proposed safety modification limited the maximum COP penalty to 6.5%.
R290/R170 cascade raises COP by up to 40% at -80 °C
An interstage heat exchanger addressed safety risks, while the natural refrigerant system cut equivalent CO2 emissions by about 39%.
MTA launches R290 deep-freezing chiller for industrial cooling in Italy
The seven-size range offers capacities up to 360kW for low-temperature food, warehouse, pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
MIRAI INTEX Expands Propane Turbocompressor Operating Envelope
The updated OEM calculator adds economizer and part-load modeling, while a new R290 compressor model is set for Chillventa 2026.
Insights on Propane
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 Revolutionizes Medical Cooling with Advanced ULT Condensing Units
Partner's material Secop, a leading expert in advanced hermetic compressor technologies and cooling solutions, has introduced a groundbreaking advancement in ultra-low temperature (ULT) refrigeration with its new ULT Condensing Unit featuring the MS18UVULTM variable-speed drive (VSD) R290/R170 compressor. This innovation is set to significantly improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of medical cooling, particularly for
Engineering R290 Excellence: Inside Secop’s Latest Compressor Innovation
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