News Headlines
18th April 2026
PHNIX produces R290 indoor monoblock heat pump
CHINA: Chinese heat pump manufacturer PHNIX has launched AirMono, an R290 indoor monoblock heat pump specifically engineered for the European market.
14th April 2026
Daikin joins rare earth recycling scheme
JAPAN: Daikin has joined a collaboration to build Japan's first circular scheme to recover and recycle rare earth magnets from the Japanese manufacturer’s commercial air conditioning compressors.
11th April 2026
Project proves heat pumps can assist the grid
GERMANY: Viessmann, along with transmission system operators TenneT Germany and TransnetBW, claim to have demonstrated that heat pumps can help prevent grid congestion.
18th April 2026
Polish customs seize illegal R134a cylinders
POLAND: Polish authorities have discovered an attempt to smuggle four 13.6kg cylinders of R134a in a vehicle stopped in Zosin on the border with Ukraine.
17th April 2026
Trane opens advanced US training centre
USA: Trane Technologies has celebrated the launch of its new Trane Advanced Technology Training Centre (ATTC), a 45,000ft2 (4,180m2) facility at the company’s North America HQ in Davidson, North Carolina.
16th April 2026
Nordic Climate expands Dutch interests
NETHERLANDS: Nordic Climate Group has acquired Ten Have Installatie BV, an Amsterdam-based company offering design, installation, and maintenance of air conditioning, heat pump, air handling, and heating systems.
17th April 2026
Allen to lead Skope brand in UK
UK: Hubbard Systems, the Ipswich-based distributor of commercial foodservice equipment, has appointed Martin Allen as brand manager for its recently added Skope refrigeration range.
16th April 2026
HPA seeks support for non-domestic heat pumps
UK: The Heat Pump Association UK has called on the government to provide clear direction, aligned incentives, and sustained practical support to accelerate the deployment of heat pumps.
14th April 2026
Daikin expands rental fleet
UK: Daikin Rental Solutions has expanded its UK rental fleet with higher-capacity screw chillers, a broader range of scroll heat pumps, new dry air coolers and purpose-built AHUs.
18th April 2026
PHNIX produces R290 indoor monoblock heat pump
CHINA: Chinese heat pump manufacturer PHNIX has launched AirMono, an R290 indoor monoblock heat pump specifically engineered for the European market.
17th April 2026
Superheat control made easy
DENMARK: Danfoss’ EKE 315 superheat controller is said to offer efficient installation with quick setup that reduces downtime and labour costs.
16th April 2026
LG expands Therma V heat pump range
UK: LG Electronics has expanded its Therma V heat pump range in the UK with two new residential and commerical additions.
10th April 2026
Heat pumps replace gas boilers at Surrey offices
The three Climaveneta EW-HT water-to-water heat pumps UK: The refurbishment of a landmark 70,000ft2 Surrey office block has seen gas-fired boilers and air-to-water cooling systems…
15th March 2026
Ammonia system ensures Olympic performances
ITALY: Consistent ice quality for the bobsleigh and skeleton track at the recent Olympic Winter Games was provided by an innovative ammonia-based refrigeration system.
14th March 2026
Mitsubishi Electric goes on safari
UK: Mitsubishi Electric has extended its partnership with Chester Zoo by providing renewable heating to 51 guest lodges at the zoo’s Heart of Africa zone.
14th December 2025
When glycol loops go bad
David McKune, corporate account manager of Ecolab EU, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, discusses the hidden risks of ignoring coolant health in AI-era data centres.
2nd November 2025
Who really owns the S&M data?
Digital job systems and client portals have transformed service and maintenance efficiency, but they have also blurred the line between compliance reporting and intellectual property.
31st August 2025
Cooling at an AI crossroads
Piergiorgio Tagliapietra, senior director of application engineering thermal management EMEA at critical infrastructure technologies company Vertiv, looks at how AI workloads are reshaping data centre cooling requirements.
15th April 2026
Guide to Building Safety Act compliance
UK: A new publication from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is designed to help companies demonstrate their competence and ability to comply with UK building safety legislation.
11th April 2026
Flammable refrigerants explained
DENMARK: Danfoss is to tackle the topic of flammable refrigerants in the next of its RETHINK Live series of virtual events.
1st April 2026
Abstracts invited for ASHRAE conference
USA: Abstract submissions are now being accepted for next year’s ASHRAE Winter Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois, from January 23 – 27, 2027.