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.
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.
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