Chillers News & Trends

  PTS staging valves, newly introduced to the market as part of the Danfoss EXO – Extended Oil-Free program, are designed to improve the performance and reliability of both oil and oil-free centrifugal chillers and heat pumps. These valves offer extremely fast operation, within just 5 seconds, to prevent compressor surge and ensure stable system performance during both startup and shutdown. With this breakthrough speed, they bring a new level...

Alexandre de Palmas, currently Executive Director of Carrefour Spain, has been appointed Executive Director of Carrefour France, a member of the Group Executive Committee, effective September 4. He succeeds Rami Baitieh, who is leaving the Group to pursue a new professional project abroad. Elodie Perthuisot has been appointed Executive Director of Carrefour Spain, a member of the Group Executive Committee, effective September 4. She retains her position as Executive Director E-commerce, Data an...

The new Carrier Coolant Distribution Unit, part of the growing QuantumLeap portfolio of purpose-built data center solutions that extends from chip to chiller, is now available. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The CDU product family includes multiple unit sizes in the range of 1.3 to 5MW, catering to a variety of large-scale liquid cooling deployments. With fewer mechanical and electrical components for equivalent...

Daikin Applied, a global pioneer in commercial and industrial HVAC solutions, is redefining the future of data center cooling technology. As an innovation pioneer, they're designing precision environments for the world's most advanced facilities – where reliability, scalability and asset protection are non-negotiable. Whether users are deploying Large Language Models, running AI inference workloads or scaling cloud infrastructure, Daikin Applied delivers intelligent, comprehensive cooling...

New technologies and artificial intelligence are pushing the installation of more and more data centers, but ecological and sustainable sensitivity requires that data centers are now green. For this reason, Frigel, which has been dedicated to energy saving through intelligent cooling for years, has designed the Ecodry system for green data center cooling. Ecodry Adiabatic Coolers LDK Frigel's Ecodry Adiabatic Coolers LDK stand out as the perfect solution for these eco-friendly facilities. By...

LG Electronics (LG), together with LG CNS and LG Energy Solution, is presenting its comprehensive portfolio of advanced data center technologies at Data Center World Asia (DCWA) 2025 in Singapore (October 8-9). Unified under the “One LG Solution” strategy, the three LG Group affiliates are collaborating to offer a complete lineup of products and services for next-generation AI data centers – covering thermal management, data center design and energy solutions. Integrated Solu...

Imagine trying to replace miles of heating pipes in a busy hospital without disrupting patient care. That was the task facing mechanical and electrical engineering contractor FP Hurley & Sons at Warwick Hospital. The solution? A shift away from traditional welding in favor of the Victaulic grooved mechanical pipe joining system – a move that proved instrumental in overcoming logistical hurdles and ensuring quick and seamless project delivery. Major infrastructure upgrade The project...

LG Electronics (LG) is expanding the global availability of its latest air-cooled Inverter Scroll Chiller, a next-generation heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) solution that supports the worldwide shift toward low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants and sustainable technologies. The new model adopts R32 refrigerant, which has a GWP approximately 70 percent lower than R410A. Designed as an inverter-driven heat pump system, the chiller delivers both chilled and hot water,...

Pfannenberg, Inc., a global pioneer in thermal management and signaling technologies, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation in battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions: the award-winning VLV 4-12 and DMC 8.0 Chillers, engineered specifically for the demanding needs of the BESS market. These new products set a new standard for energy efficiency, reliability, and adaptability, offering advanced thermal management solutions that protect battery investments and maximize pe...

In Buffalo Grove, IL, commercial buildings rely on HVAC systems to stay comfortable and efficient. While winter might seem a long way off, summer is actually the best time to prepare. Late summer HVAC audits help users identify any potential issues ahead of time that could affect their system’s performance and energy costs in the winter months. Summer gives users a chance to check their heating system before it’s needed. Technicians have more open schedules, and small issues can be...

Carrier Commercial HVAC has been supporting London Gatwick Airport with its ‘Decade of Change’ goals by providing proactive service and maintenance for the airport’s cooling infrastructure. Carrier Commercial HVAC is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. London Gatwick is the UK’s second-busiest airport, welcoming tens of millions of passengers every year. To maintain optimal conditions for passengers, staff, an...

The widespread adoption of battery energy storage systems (BESS) serves as an enabling technology for the radical transformation of how the world generates and consumes electricity, as the paradigm shifts from a centralized grid delivering one-way power flow from large-scale fossil fuel plants to new approaches that are cleaner and renewable, and more flexible, resilient, distributed, and cost-effective. The dramatic growth of the electric vehicle market has accelerated the adoption of stationa...

Major players in the UK’s transport refrigeration market will be among over 50 exhibitors at this year’s Cold Chain Hub by TCS&D.    Cold Chain Hub 2025, the UK’s premier event for the cold storage and distribution sector, will take place at Birmingham’s NEC on 9 & 10 September. Supported by the Road Haulage Association, the exhibition will showcase some of the biggest players in the industry, bringing cold supply chain specialists together under one...

LG Electronics is expanding the global availability of its latest air-cooled Inverter Scroll Chiller, a next-generation HVAC solution that supports the worldwide shift toward low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants and sustainable technologies. The new model adopts R32 refrigerant, which has a GWP approximately 70 percent lower than R410A. Designed as an inverter-driven heat pump system, the chiller delivers both chilled and hot water, making it suitable for mid-sized commercial buildin...

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a global pioneer in cooling solutions for industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and refrigeration markets, is pleased to announce the launch of QuickCross replacement fill kits, a new option for crossflow cooling towers designed to provide customers with a fast, cost-effective solution for fill replacement needs. Cooling towers efficiently reject heat from condenser water and industrial processes. Maintaining the fill media—the heart of where heat t...

Nidec Global Appliance (GA) announces that its brand Embraco, a global provider of refrigeration technology for the residential and commercial cold chain, will significantly expand its product offerings. As part of GA’s growth strategy, the company has acquired the scroll compressors manufacturer Xecom, and this acquisition extends Embraco’s capabilities to the heating and air conditioning (HVAC) markets while broadening its presence in the refrigeration segment, solidifying its pos...

LFB Group, a pioneer in energy-efficient climate control solutions and the company behind renowned refrigeration brand Friga-Bohn, is proud to introduce Redge, the new brand name for its commercial HVAC activities in EMEA, replacing the Lennox brand previously used across the region. Building on nearly 60 years of HVAC expertise, Redge launches with a clear mission: to take its customers, solutions, and innovations to the next level. Backed by the same people, passion, and product excellence,...

For data centers close to residential areas, compliance with noise regulations is extremely important. Air conditioning systems can be problematic in this respect. Chillers with a cooling capacity of 500kW, in particular, often generate a lot of noise during operation. Here, low-noise solutions from STULZ ensure the necessary noise reduction. Data center operators For a data center running in continuous operation 24/7 all year round, there is genuine cause for concern As long as data centers...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been recognized in TIME’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies, ranking 20th. The list, now in its second year and published in collaboration with market research company Statista, highlights the top 500 companies that embed sustainability into their core strategies. World's Most Sustainable Companies "We are honored to be named to TIME's list of the 2025 World's Most Sustainable Companies for the second consecutive yea...

ECM Technologies (ECMT), a Phoenix-based pioneer in heating, ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) preventative maintenance and efficiency, has been named Most Innovative Business of the Year in the 2025 Champions of Change Awards. The annual program recognizes trailblazing pioneers and organizations that are reshaping Arizona’s business landscape through visionary thinking, bold leadership and philanthropic impact.   HVAC preventive maintenance “This award is a testament to th...

The challenge of high energy prices is pushing heat pump OEMs to innovate their portfolio towards more efficient solutions. Heat pumps, the demand for which is soaring across Europe, are a more environmentally responsible alternative to traditional boilers, offering the potential for users to benefit from significant savings, but only with astute heat pump selection. Siemens’ magnetic expansion valve Siemens says its MVL702 is 10 times faster than conventional stepper valve solutions R...

Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announces enhanced liquid cooling capabilities for its advanced thermal management systems, tailored specifically to help data centers become future-ready. With new, scalable Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) solutions, from 2.5MW to 10MW, Trane is driving greater cooling capacity and energy efficiency for hyperscale and colocation data centers. Comments from Trane VP “We are a trusted innovator for mission-critical inf...

The UL Solutions HVAC performance testing facility in Carugate, Italy, is now accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, as a testing laboratory by Accredia, the Italian national accreditation body. Testing standards for heat pumps The accreditation applies to UL Solutions’ ability to test heat pumps for energy efficiency and noise testing, including the following standards in its scope: EN 14511-1 – Air conditio...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, safe, and sustainable buildings, released a new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting quantifying the Total Economic Impact™ and benefits of its OpenBlue platform. In the study, Forrester found that a model organization representing a composite of interviewed customers from multiple industries deploying OpenBlue, including FM:Systems solutions, could achieve up to a 155% return on investment (ROI) over three years. Smart bu...

Women in HVACR, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, has announced its new 2025 sponsorship levels. This will bring more value to contractor members and allow them to support women in the trades. Supporting Tradeswomen “After listening to feedback from our members, we are taking the opportunity to revamp our sponsorships to add more value for our contractors,” said Women in HVACR President Kr...

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation is expanding its online offerings to better serve the growing needs of the plumbing and HVACR community, making it a central hub for proper education, training and certification in the p-h-c industry.  The Foundation is adding a suite of new courses to the PHCC Academy platform that are available to all plumbing and HVACR students, apprentices and practicing technicians, as well as business o...

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new user-friendly, touchscreen controller to offer full remote controllability, monitoring and reporting for up to 400 air conditioning units. The AE-C400E centralized controller is IoT-ready and comes with a high-precision, durable 12.1" glass capacitive touchscreen with quick-response multi-touch capabilities, to offer effortless control with a visually enhanced, easy-to-read display. Mitsubishi Electric’s MELCloud platform The built-in IoT gateway a...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is introducing enhanced Modular Self-Contained (MSC) units to simplify HVAC installation. It enhances building performance, minimizing installation disruption and maximizing building productivity. The MSC’s enhanced innovative design streamlines the entire process from delivery to startup. Efficient Upgrades Made Easy “Trane's new MSC units are another example of how we are innovating to help current buildings upgrade to the most eff...

Daikin, a global major in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R), anticipates substantial long-term growth in the heat pump market, despite a recent slowdown in the residential heating market. At ISH25 event, the Daikin Europe team presented Daikin’s refrigerant strategy to support the European decarbonization agenda. All this week, Daikin is showcasing its latest innovations, including the Daikin Altherma 4 generation and CO2 VRV, designed to offer low-carbon h...

The Minnesota Twins and Uponor, a GF Building Flow Solutions brand with North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota.  Announced a multi-year partnership with a focus on enhancing and furthering the Major League Baseball club’s longstanding sustainability and community impact missions.  Partnering for impact This partnership marks Uponor’s first with a professional sports organisation supported by Oak View GroupConnecting the expertise of Uponor, a pioneer glob...