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Mitsubishi Electric debuts R290 Ecodan

GERMANY: Mitsubishi Electric has developed an R290 version of its Ecodan monobloc air-to-water heat pump.

Being debuted at this week’s ISH exhibition in Frankfurt, the Mitsubishi PUZ-WZ unit is just one in a sea of heat pumps from dozens of manufacturers at this year’s show specifically developed for the low GWP A3 flammable refrigerant. 

The Ecodan PUZ-WZ with power inverter will be available in heating capacities of 5, 6 and 8kW, providing flow temperatures of up to 75°C on demand at ambient temperatures as low as -15°C. Application range is said to be down to -25°C.

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7th May 2026

Danfoss expands Benelux distribution

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LG rooftop unit meets DOE challenge

USA: LG Electronics has successfully completed the laboratory validation phase of the US Department of Energy’s Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge for next-generation rooftop units.
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Cooling demand increases 245% since 2010

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MHI helps transform Devon builders’ merchant

UK: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) air conditioning systems have transformed comfort levels for customers and staff at a relaunched builders’ merchant/DIY store and retail centre in Devon.
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Ideal wins King’s Award for Enterprise

UK: Ideal Heating has received the King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its pioneering approach to industry transformation with its end-to-end heat pump delivery package.
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Daikin R&D centre receives BREEAM certificate

BELGIUM: Daikin Europe has officially received BREEAM Excellent certification for its €140m research and development centre in Ghent, which became operational in 2024.