Chillers News & Trends

Carrier is updating one of its most compact, indoor chillers — the AquaSnap® 30MP water-cooled scroll chiller — to be more environmentally responsible and user-friendly. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The AquaSnap 30MP will now come with refrigerant R-32, which was chosen for its lower environmentally balanced impact, high energy efficiency, wide availability, and ease of use. In addition...

Cool Designs Ltd, the UK's major independent air conditioning distributor, has opened a major new branch at Holmes Chapel near Crewe, in the latest stage of the company's ongoing expansion plans.  new facility The new facility, located near the M6, includes a showroom, offices, workshop, and conference center, plus an additional 11,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, enabling CDL to increase equipment stocks and further enhance support for its rapidly growing customer base in the Midlands and...

Mitsubishi Electric has launched an air-cooled chiller with a new proprietary single-screw compressor to offer greater energy efficiency and high reliability for a longer operating life. The MECH-iF range offers capacities from 345kW to 921kW and is available with R1234ze (G04) or R513A (G05) refrigerant and brand-new proprietary screw variable speed compressors. MECH-iF range MECH-iF is a milestone in the company’s air-cooled screw chiller portfolio, paving the way for the development...

Galletti, an Italian-based HVACR manufacturer has joined Eurovent as its newest member. The Eurovent Board announced Galletti’s membership during its online meeting on Tuesday 19 March 2024. chillers and heat pumps Galletti, a family-owned company founded in 1906, manufactures hydronic indoor units, chillers, and air-water and water-water heat pumps. Through its new ‘Open Innovation’ approach, the company develops advanced design solutions for the tertiary and residentia...

Kelvion, a global pioneer in manufacturing heat exchangers, and Rosseau, a pioneer in immersion Cooling Technology Solutions announced a significant partnership aimed at revolutionizing liquid cooling solutions within the High-Performance Computing (HPC) market, starting with Bitcoin mining. This technological collaboration and joint venture unites Kelvion’s advanced cooling systems with Rosseau’s cutting-edge immersion cooling technology to set new standards in power density,...

Carrier’s AquaEdge® 19DV water-cooled centrifugal chiller line is certified to comply with seismic requirements. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. 19DV centrifugal chiller The 19DV is the latest in Carrier’s lineup of chillers to be certified by California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). It also meets the current International Building Code, California Building Code, and...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the expansion of its heat pump and chiller plant in Nantes, France, to support increased customer demand in the European region. The state-of-the-art facility, the company’s primary manufacturing hub for the design, engineering, and production of York-branded chillers and heat pumps in Europe, has doubled in size and recently started operations. energy transition “The electrification of he...

This year’s theme is ‘Water for Peace’, which focuses on the critical role water plays in the stability and prosperity of the world. When water is scarce or polluted, or when people have unequal or no access, tensions can rise between communities and countries. More than 3 billion people worldwide depend on water that crosses national borders. Yet, out of 153 countries that share rivers, lakes and aquifers with their neighbors, only 24 countries report having cooperation agree...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry averaged 445,000 job openings per month during the fourth quarter of 2023. Building Talent Foundation and Malco Tools will work together to close this gap by facilitating joint career events to promote careers in construction and connecting job seekers, schools, and employers. BTF and Malco will also work to attract new talent into the industry, focusing on connecting youth and individuals from underrepresented groups...

Daikin Applied has introduced an enhanced Navigator® WWV water-cooled screw chiller with low-global warming potential (GWP) R-513A refrigerant. In addition to delivering industry-pioneering performance, customers can pair the new chiller with an optional Templifier® TWV water heater for energy- and cost-efficient heat recovery solution. The combination of a low-GWP refrigerant and heat recovery configuration allows building owners and operators to trim utility costs, and accelerate thei...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ (PG-RDC) has released a new Recommendation on market surveillance for direct sales refrigerators, which presents practical tips to facilitate effective compliance monitoring. This new Eurovent Recommendation 14/7: ‘Market surveillance for direct sales refrigerators’ aims to enhance the enforcement of Ecodesign and Energy Labelling requirements for refrigerating appliances having a direct sales function place...

Johnson Controls, the global major for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced that three new chiller solutions have received ISASecure® Component Security Assurance (CSA) certification for cybersecurity in chiller automation. Conducted by exida, the world’s renowned product certification and knowledge company, the certification meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62443 standards for cybersecurity within industrial automation and control systems. It now...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) added a range of air-cooled heat pump chillers for the European market with the launch of Hydrolution PRO. Featuring a newly developed e-3D scroll compressor and in combination with other proprietary technologies, this new line-up delivers outstanding energy efficiency, boasting a seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) rating of 4.59. Hydrolution PRO is available in three models with capacities of 50kW/75kW/100kW classes making it...

At MCE 2024, CAREL will be presenting solutions with a specific focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and indoor air quality. All CAREL’s solutions will be exhibited at stand A31-B42, hall 11, offering visitors the opportunity to discover the latest HVAC/R innovations for smart system management and reduced environmental impact. The European Green Deal has defined a very clear path to decarbonization, with buildings playing a crucial role and HVAC systems representing the main area...

Alat (Alat), a PIF company, and Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, have announced their commitment to build a cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D facility in Saudi Arabia that will deliver advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions. The partnership will serve customers in the Kingdom, and its visionary Giga projects, such as NEOM, as well as ensure broader regional and even global distribution. Alat was establis...

At the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 2024 trade show, Siemens Smart Infrastructure will present a broad range of innovative and sustainable products, systems, and solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and installers to accelerate the decarbonization of real estate.  The global marketplace and event, which takes place from March 12 to 15 in Milan, Italy, brings together companies and industry experts from the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVACR),...

Carrier AquaSnap® 30RBP air-cooled scroll chillers operating on lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant R-32 are providing high-efficiency cooling and heating for the world’s largest vertical farm in Lydney located in the Forest of Dean district in Gloucestershire, operated by Jones Food Company. Jones Food Company The vertical farm, the size of seventy tennis courts, offers 148,000 square feet of growing space for stacking crops 15 layers high and is expected to supply 1,00...

Danfoss is pleased to announce its participation at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 2024, taking place from March 12-15 in Milan, Italy. Under the theme ‘Shift your perspective’, Danfoss will encourage attendees to take a fresh look at how they decarbonize and see how proven technologies can help them accelerate the progress towards carbon neutrality. Danfoss will also showcase its newest technologies for heat pumps and chillers that help buildings, industries and communities decr...

Johnson Controls (JCI), the global major for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Landmark Development, in partnership with Samford University, have launched the first phase of a 15-year campus master plan to design, develop, operate and maintain campus improvements at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama. The plan positions Samford University for growth, mission fulfillment and long-term financial success by building and servicing the new facilities to accommodate planned enrollmen...

Danfoss is excited to announce the Alsmart™ Universal Controller platform. Alsmart is a new-generation programmable controller portfolio for the HVAC market. The platform has been designed to meet advanced needs, as well as tomorrow’s combining flexible and advanced control features, multiple communication options, the highest levels of cybersecurity protection, and powerful and easy-to-use programming tools. Alsmart is an enabler allowing manufacturers and end users to deliver sust...

Following the achievement of AHRI certification for their ranges of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, Geoclima is proud to announce another significant milestone. Geoclima’s Test Center has been officially certified by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. This certification underscores Geoclima’s unwavering commitment to pursuing quality and excellence. The AHRI-certified Test Center represents a significant recognition for the company, confirming the comp...

At its 28th annual breakfast for trade media at the AHR Expo on Tuesday, January 23, Danfoss focused on HVAC/R solutions for creating sustainable buildings – commercial buildings, data centers, and supermarkets through energy efficiency, decarbonization, and water neutrality.  The nearly 60 attendees had the opportunity to hear from Danfoss subject matter experts as well as industry partners on how Danfoss solutions are helping future-proof buildings to achieve greater energy efficie...

Carrier has launched a series of events that provide building operators and owners in major cities across Europe with details about its lifecycle asset management capabilities. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions.  Mega City London Mega City London was the first event that explains how Carrier’s latest generation of chillers, state-of-the-art air handling units, and highly efficient heat pumps combine with...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) returned to Chicago for a lively week of learning, reconnecting, perusing, and demoing everything new coming to market in HVACR. Notable topics included all things decarbonization from equipment on the floor to discussions in education programming refrigerant regulation updates, the heat pump resurgence, and the unveiling of many new products that are shaping the path forward for HVACR.  Driving business &ld...

Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, announces the completion of delivery of their largest ever bespoke free cooling chillers, each measuring a significant 22 meters long (73 feet), and housing 36 fans. The vast order, for an undisclosed data center operator, is believed to be one of the largest single, colocation orders taken by Airedale in their 50-year history. It consists of 21 of the super-sized chillers, 2 free cooling DeltaChill chillers (16 fan), 72 AireWall units, 12 S...

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a marketplace pioneer in cooling solutions, highlights their efficient, reliable cooling solutions for green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. To achieve peak performance, these emerging green technologies depend on BAC's extensive range of cooling solutions, including evaporative open and closed circuit cooling towers, hybrid systems, adiabatic cooling, and dry cooling systems. Energy-efficient cooling solutions...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the next-generation YORK® YMAE Air-to-Water Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump, a high-efficiency air-to-water heat pump for the North American market. YORK YMAE The YORK YMAE is a sustainable, future-ready solution for offices and schools that want to minimize their environmental impact and electrify their heating and cooling. The YORK YMAE uses R-454B, a refrigerant that cuts clima...

Daikin, a pioneer global air-conditioning company, will highlight its commitment to advancing the HVAC industry’s transition to a sustainable future at the 2024 AHR Expo, Jan. 22-24 in Chicago. Heating and cooling solutions As a longstanding AHR Expo exhibitor, Daikin will display a wide range of heating and cooling solutions from across its portfolio, with a focus on decarbonizing homes and buildings to help improve the environment inside and out while reducing utility and operating cos...

HVAC technology pioneer LG Electronics USA is showcasing its latest innovations in advanced heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and building management solutions for residential and commercial applications this week at the 2024 AHR Expo® in Chicago. Throughout the show, attendees are encouraged to visit booth #S8345, where LG will highlight its industry-pioneering inverter heat pump technology, award-winning water solutions, and other innovative new products and controls, as well as dem...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of two next-generation industrial heat pumps, YMAE and YCPB, within its YORK portfolio. These technologies allow Johnson Controls to build on its pioneering position in the heating industry as Europe transitions away from boilers and fossil energy, aligning with the EU Heat Pump Action Plan. Author's quote “With heating and cooling contributing to a significant portion of car...