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 takes R32 on the road

Daikin-R32-truck

GERMANY: Daikin is to take its R32 air conditioning refrigerant technology on the road in Germany this spring.

Two Daikin trucks will take the BluEvolution tour on a 40 stop tour of 20 cities from 11 April to 2 June 2016.

Daikin staff will be on-hand to provide information and answer any questions on the subject of R32, the “mildly flammable” lower GWP refrigerant being pioneered for use in smaller air conditioning systems.

Current R32 units offered in Europe include Ururu Sarara, Emura, Professional and Siesta products.

Latest News

19th January 2026

Beanland takes consultancy role at HPA UK

UK: Bean Beanland, the director for growth and external affairs at the Heat Pump Federation has taken a consultative role at the Heat Pump Association UK, the new unified trade…
18th January 2026

TrainME tool offers training pathway

UK: Mitsubishi Electric has launched TrainME, a new digital tool designed to provide installers, plumbers and engineers with a clear, structured pathway to becoming a professional heat pump installer.
18th January 2026

Trane unveils HT heat pump

BELGIUM: Trane has produced a high temperature version of its RTWF water-to-water heat pump to deliver hot water temperatures up to 105°C.  The RTWF HT is built on Trane’s XStream…
17th January 2026

MHI extends KXZ3 VRF series

JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has expanded its KXZ3 series of R32 VRF air conditioners up to 201kW. To complement the existing three 22.4kW, 28kW and 33.5kW models, a total of…
17th January 2026

Copeland celebrates first Indian scrolls

INDIA: US compressor manufacturer Copeland has completed the first phase of a $55m investment at its Atit, India, manufacturing facility.
16th January 2026

Lewington named Tefcold UK MD

UK: Commercial refrigeration company Tefcold UK has appointed Tom Lewington as managing director in succession to Torben Christensen, who remains as group chairman.