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Viessmann launches TectoCore refrigeration units with R290

Viessmann says the wall-mounted WMx5 improves EER by at least 10% over the WMx3, with a 150 g maximum charge from -5°C to +43°C.

Yesterday
Secop · Partner

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.

7 Sep 2026
Heat Pumps

Haier Launches R290 Heat Pumps from 3.5 to 40 kW in Denmark with Solar

Solar will provide Danish installers with product training and technical support, with trained installers eligible for a six-year warranty.

7 Sep 2026
CO₂

Beijer Ref expands natural refrigerant offering with Lithuanian acquisition

The deal adds Refra’s CO2 refrigeration and propane chiller and heat pump expertise, pending Lithuanian competition approval.

25 Aug 2026
CO₂

BÄKO Süd-West deploys Germany’s first e-trucks with ECOOLTEC TM182

BÄKO Süd-West expects lower maintenance and natural refrigerants to save at least €4,000 annually per vehicle.

9 Aug 2026
Energy Efficiency

20% Lower R290 Charge Achieved in Fraunhofer Heat Pump Project

The project developed central and apartment-level propane systems for multifamily retrofits and validated a ventilated enclosure safety approach.

7 Aug 2026
Chillers

Rhoss expands MidiPACK-PI R290 range with two new sizes

The full-inverter units broaden capacity options for commercial and multi-family installations and energy retrofits.

31 Jul 2026
Air Conditioning

GRACE supplies 80 R290 air conditioners to Grenada and Caribbean

Fifty units will serve Grenadian public facilities, while 30 will support regional training and technical capacity across CARICOM.

23 Jul 2026
Heat Pumps

ebm-papst presents integrated R290 heat pump demonstrator in Germany

The 23 kW platform enables real-world testing of propane systems and supports product development for heating and air conditioning manufacturers.

22 Jul 2026
Cold Chain

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
Heat Pumps

Mitsubishi Electric urges UK heat pump regulatory reform

A new white paper says high-temperature heat pumps could cut retrofit time, cost and disruption by retaining existing radiators and pipework.

10 Jul 2026
Heat Pumps

Haier launches R290 commercial heat pump for European buildings

The monobloc range delivers up to 80°C water, A+++ efficiency and cascaded capacity of 320 kW for heating, cooling and hot water.

8 Jul 2026

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Event Report

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

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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

10 Jun 2025
Interview

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

Ilana Koegelenberg · 6 May 2025