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

Webinar will mark International Women’s Day

BELGIUM: A special webinar dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and empowering women in the refrigeration and cooling sector has been organised to mark International Women’s Day on March 6. 

Organised by AREA, UNEP, World Refrigeration Day (WRD) and the The International Network of Women in Cooling (INWIC), the webinar aims to highlight the indispensable contributions of women to refrigeration, inspire dialogue, and encourage broader participation and recognition.

Guest speakers will share their personal and professional experiences, discussing challenges, opportunities, and achievements throughout their careers. Their stories will show how women bring essential skills, perspectives, and leadership to refrigeration, driving innovation, sustainability, and excellence across the industry. 

It is hoped that the discussion will encourage dialogue, inspire future generations, and reaffirm that the role of women is not only valuable, but indispensable to the present and future of the refrigeration sector.

Further information here.

Latest News

28th May 2026

Crombez re-elected EHPA president

BELGIUM: Patrick Crombez of Daikin has been elected to continue for a second two-year term as president of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA).
28th May 2026

Carter signs North American partnership

UK/USA: Birmingham-based Carter Thermal Industries has appointed LSI Industries Inc as exclusive partner throughout the United States and Canada for its refrigerated display and store solutions. 
27th May 2026

Modine lands $4bn data centre cooling deal

USA: Modine claims to have entered into a $4bn long-term capacity agreement with an unnamed data centre customer for its Airedale by Modine cooling solutions. 
27th May 2026

Viessmann adds Vitocal 200-A ie R290 heat pump

GERMANY: With the launch of the Vitocal 200-A intelligent energy (ie) R290 monoblock heat pump, Viessmann Climate Solutions says it now covers all market segments.
27th May 2026

Steve Gill joins BESA technical team

UK: Incoming Institute of Refrigeration president Stephen Gill has joined the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) with a particular focus on supporting the association’s F-Gas register, REFCOM.
27th May 2026

IOR to host Adaptation 2027

UK: The UK’s Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is to host the second conference by the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) in the series on Refrigeration: Adapting to Rising Temperatures.