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.
Clivet opens €24 million heat pump plant in Italy
The facility will double capacity for key product lines to 8,800 units annually, with 70% of output expected to serve export markets.
Sensata launches R290 P+T sensor for EV thermal management
The combined pressure and temperature device targets leakage control, system performance and safe operation across electrified vehicle platforms.
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.
Secop to Debut 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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