World News

Industry news and insights from Europe and around the World

UK News

Latest news and developments in the United Kingdom

Products

Keep up-to-date with the latest new products and technology

Features

General articles, applications and industry analysis

Daikin to launch HT heat pump on R454C

UK: Daikin UK has announced the imminent launch of the CZ-HT high temperature commercial heat pump using the lower GWP refrigerant blend R454C.

Designed to deliver hot water up to 70°C, even in extreme ambient conditions, it will be available with one or two independent refrigerant circuits and one to four fans in three different layouts. 

CZ-HT will be available in nine sizes from 19kW to 89 kW capacity, all equipped with Daikin inverter scroll compressors and Daikin designed EC fans. A full inverter pump can be fitted within the unit cabinet saving further plant space.

All units in the range can be configured in reduced noise mode. 

Units will be ready to order from the end of January.

Daikin

Latest News

15th March 2026

Bringing multi-temp flexibility to chef’s drawers

UK: Williams’ chef’s drawers are now available as multi-temperature models, following the launch of the Jade MultiTemp range. 
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.
13th March 2026

Belgium to auction 14 tonnes of seized R134a

BELGIUM: Nearly 14 tonnes of confiscated R134a refrigerant is expected to raise over €62,000 in an auction being organised by the Belgian government finance agency. 
13th March 2026

Quinn Downes joins Syclef Group

FRANCE/IRELAND: The Dublin-based Quinn Downes Group (ODG) has become part of Syclef, the rapidly expanding network of industrial and commercial refrigeration and HVAC companies.
12th March 2026

Zanotti updates CUB condensing units for A2L refrigerants

UK: Hubbard Products has announced the launch, next month, of an updated Zanotti CUB condensing unit range engineered to support A2L refrigerants.