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

MHI launches full model update 

JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems has completely redesigned its standard wall-mounted air conditioners for overseas markets.

The new models, launched as the ZT Series, will be available in 2kW, 2.5kW, 3.5kW or 5W capacity classes starting this spring in Europe, followed by Turkey.

The ZT Series features a refreshed design and is available in a choice of white, black, and titanium and black, while for the first time outdoor units will be available in black, as well as the traditional white finish.

The indoor units maintain their existing size while promising enhanced heat exchange efficiency through improvements to the heat exchanger, airflow path, and fan design. The outdoor unit’s compressor has also been upgraded. 

These enhancements are said to increase the SEER during the cooling season by approximately 12% compared to previous models. Additionally, the units maintain rated heating capacity even under harsh conditions with outdoor temperatures as low as -10°C.

Optimised airflow design allows the unit to project conditioned air approximately 11m. Furthermore, an ultra-low mode achieves an operating sound level of 19dB(A).

The units are equipped with an allergen clear filter and an internal cleaning function.

From an operational perspective, all units come standard with built-in wireless LAN functionality, enabling remote control via the dedicated Smart M-Air app on smartphones and other devices. 

The app also visualises power consumption and operational efficiency, and a new graph function has been introduced to provide clearer displays of operational status and power usage. 

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Latest News

14th October 2026

Space Engineering acquired by German group

UK: Bristol-based Space Engineering Services has been acquired by Bluu Unit, the German group of refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation firms.
14th October 2026

French cyber agency warns of further attacks

FRANCE: The French government's national cybersecurity agency ANSSI has warned that attack campaigns are likely still underway targeting refrigeration equipment.
14th October 2026

Daikin opens expanded US Modular Solutions site

USA: Daikin Applied has opened its newly expanded 17,750m2 Modular Solutions facility in Phoenix.
14th October 2026

Arkema launches new R134a replacement

FRANCE: Arkema has announced the release of R516A, a new, lower GWP refrigerant replacement for R134a in HVAC and cooling applications.
13th October 2026

Hitachi launches Air365 Max (Pro) R32 VRF

GERMANY: Launched at this week’s Chillventa show, Air365 Max (Pro) is Hitachi’s latest VRF system using R32 refrigerant for commercial projects.
13th October 2026

Panasonic adds compact R290 heat pumps

GERMANY:  Panasonic has introduced new compact residential indoor and outdoor units to its Aquarea M Series of R290 air-to-water heat pumps.