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Daikin to launch R32 VRV 5 heat pumps

BELGIUM: Daikin has released details of two new R32 VRV 5 heat pump systems, launching first half of 2024. 

Offering extended capacities for the mini VRV of up to 33.5kW and a new top blow range reaching 56kW, the latest additions join the existing compact mini VRV and Heat Recovery versions. 

An air-to-air heat pump solution, the VRV 5 system offers year-round heating and cooling and extended piping lengths of up to 1,000m. 

Additionally, a choice of five low sound settings down to 41db(A) ensures compliance with urban planning requirements.

The new VRV 5 heat pumps have an increased seasonal efficiency of up to 9.1% compared to the previous models

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8th September 2026

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Trane R454B chillers give hospital a lift

UK: Yorkshire-based contractor Newsome has replaced two ageing rooftop chillers with units using R454B refrigerant to serve the main air handling unit cooling circuit at a hospital in York.
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Solstice launches R1234yf car AC retrofit kit

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HPA UK partners with Heat Network Scotland

UK: Heat Pump Association UK has announced a new reciprocal membership partnership with Heat Network Scotland.
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Compact two-stage CO2 compressor

ITALY: Frascold’s new range of two-stage CO2 piston compressors are said to aimed at the evolution of commercial refrigeration towards increasingly compact solutions.
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Frascold adds semi-hermetic ammonia compressor

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