Cooling News & Trends

Interplay Learning, the pioneering provider of immersive skilled trades training, has won the 2025 Instructional Impact Award by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This prestigious recognition highlights Interplay’s ability to deliver measurable results through innovative instructional design and impactful training solutions. Interplay’s ongoing commitment This is not Interplay Learning’s first recognition from IACET. In 2024,...

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC) will showcase its innovative Vertex evaporative condenser at RETA 2025, the key event for industrial refrigeration professionals. The conference takes place October 20-24 at the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, WA, where visitors can experience BAC’s latest advances first-hand at Booth 224, including the Vertex condenser, engineered for maximum uptime, enhanced serviceability, and superior corrosion resistance through advanced materials and remot...

Viessmann Climate Solutions has supplied 19 heat pumps to FC Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena. The Vitocal 350 HT-PRO heat pumps are responsible for the decentralized heat supply to the entire stadium, ensuring, for example, that the bistro, fan shop and the ‘Experience World’ areas are kept at a comfortable temperature for the club’s thousands of fans. In addition, the roofs of the visitor control areas have been equipped with around 1,050 photovoltaic modules to further i...

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...

Global HVAC technology pioneer LG Electronics has introduced “Pathway to Platinum,” a new initiative designed to elevate the success of LG’s Pro Dealers. The initiative focuses on enhancing dealer performance, expanding technical expertise, and helping dealers strengthen customer relationships through a comprehensive blend of education, marketing support, and business development tools. LG’s Pathway to Platinum program, introduced at the recent 2025 LG Pro Dealer Su...

Mark Twain once called golf “a good walk spoiled,” but then again, Twain never teed off at the Renaissance Club. Set just 20 miles from Edinburgh amid the rolling beauty of the North Berwick countryside, the Renaissance Club is a place etched in the sport’s history. It’s where the Scottish Open has been held since 2019, drawing the world’s top golfers to its fairways. But the appeal of this course extends far beyond tournament week. For those fortunate enough to l...

With the refrigeration industry managing the challenges of the transition to low-GWP refrigerants, Danfoss is looking forward to bringing its newest solutions for sustainable industrial refrigeration to the upcoming RETA National Conference, October 20-24, in Spokane, Wash. Conference attendees are invited to visit booth #1409 to learn more about how Danfoss technologies are enabling industrial refrigeration customers to implement low-GWP refrigerants safely and effectively. Danfoss BOCK HGX56...

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...

Ameren Corporation announced organizational changes designed to drive consistent and continuously improving operating performance and enhance the breadth and depth of experience of its executive team, strengthening the company for the future. The changes are effective Jan. 1, 2026. Michael Moehn, currently senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ameren Corporation and chairman and president of Ameren Services, as well as interim chairman and president of Ameren Misso...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has launched a new heat pump promotion, to incentivize installations of its popular Vitocal 150-A air source heat pump. For every Vitocal 150-A heat pump registered on Viessmann’s VPlus platform and installed between October 1st and December 31st 2025, Viessmann will send the installer a pre-loaded card with £150 as well as crediting the usual VPlus loyalty scheme points. Installers can make unlimited purchases during the promotion period. Viessmann C...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, announced several new tools making their debut at METALCON 2025, including new Drip Edge Folding Tools, expanded hex sizes for the 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit, and the TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter. “At The Malco Group, our mission is to create innovative solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of metal roofing and buildi...

Following his successful tenure as Sales Director at FSW UK, Steve Dinning has been appointed Managing Director of the company’s UK operations with immediate effect. Steve’s appointment as MD comes after 15 years at FSW UK. As Sales Director, he oversaw the development and growth of each of the FSW Group Businesses with further expansion of FSW’s UK presence. Key strategic customers The FSW UK GROUP is one of the largest independent wholesalers of refrigeration and air condi...

EOGB Energy Products Ltd. and Danfoss Burner Components have partnered to deliver a groundbreaking solution in the oil heating sector, centered around the Sapphire fully modulating oil boiler. At the heart of this innovation is the Danfoss BFPM 61 LE-S Oil Fuel Pump, the only pump on the market capable of practical modulation of liquid fuel. Danfoss’s advanced pump...

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...

Prima Power, a pioneer in sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, showcases its advanced combination of punching and laser cutting technologies through two machines: the Combi Genius and the Combi Sharp. The Combi Genius is a next-generation punch-laser combination machine that redefines flexibility, productivity, and efficiency. Designed to meet the demands of modern manufacturing, it integrates high-speed punching and precise fiber laser cutting within a single, compact footprint &m...

When COVID-19 disrupted international shipping, it revealed just how fragile global supply chains could be, especially for essential medical equipment. Across the U.S., hospitals and healthcare providers found themselves unable to procure basic items like masks, gloves, gowns, and even hairnets. The result was more than inconvenience; it was a systemic vulnerability that demanded urgent domestic solutions. U.S.-based PPE business Large hospital systems and national healthcare providers quickl...

A renowned plumbing and heating training provider is embracing the green energy revolution by unveiling a new name and specialist qualifications focusing on sustainable technologies. Smart Gas has announced it has been renamed Smart Energy in recognition of the changing face of the industry and the move towards more sustainable energy sources. Level 3 Low-Carbon Heat Pump The growing training provider also revealed the introduction of a Level 3 Low Carbon Heat Pump Engineer Apprenticeship, ai...

When a homeowner in the Chicagoland area wanted to improve energy efficiency and lower propane heating costs, contractor James Downs of JMD Associates recommended an innovative solution: the ECO Hybrid Dual Fuel Hydronic System from Weil-McLain. Installed in a 20-year-old home near Lake Michigan, the system combines an air-to-water heat pump with a high-efficiency gas boiler to deliver optimal performance and flexibility across a wide range of temperatures. Ready for Hybrid Downs described th...

Ideal Heating has confirmed its continued support for Andy’s Man Club (AMC), strengthening a partnership that puts men’s mental health front and center – and uses Ideal’s reach in the trade to signpost men towards support. With more than 87,000 installers across the UK and a big presence in a male-dominated industry, Ideal Heating is in a unique position to help start conversations that many men find hard to begin. Nationwide program AMC is a men’s suicide-preven...

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...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a fully modular energy transfer system integrated with Armstrong’s Envelope platform for optimized selection and operation. Featuring heat load ranges from 56 to 840 tons, the new System Envelope - Energy Transfer Station (SE-ETS) uses a modular, packaged design to reduce lead-time, provide the lowest first cost, and reduce pump energy use by up to 50%. Optimization of performance Optimization of performance starts at the selection stage, with c...

YORK®, a premium brand part of the Bosch Home Comfort Group, has passed and exceeded the laboratory testing phase of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge for its rooftop unit (RTU). YORK developed an innovative, all-electric 15-ton heat pump, which allows for simultaneous compressor and electric heating to provide comfortable performance down to -10°F, while also minimizing the use of electric resistance heating. As a result, it helps to impr...

Distech Controls Inc., an innovative pioneer in intelligent buildings, announced an expansion of its Resense line of sensors and interfaces that create smarter, more dynamic spaces. The company’s award-winning product, Resense Move, introduced in 2024, is joined by a new line of Resense Air products. The expanded line strengthens the company’s position in redefining how spaces adapt and respond to the needs of occupants. Together with Resense Move, Resense Air empowers occ...

Q-PAC, a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of advanced commercial HVAC fan systems, is constructing a highly advanced airflow tunnel designed to set a new standard in the testing of multimotor plenum fans and similar fan systems in the HVAC industry. This tunnel will allow Q-PAC to conduct in-house, full-scale performance tests on entire multimotor fan configurations, providing trustworthy and highly accurate data that go beyond the limitations of extrapolating from single-fan tests. With...

Is it possible to engineer a sense of peace? That’s the challenge the development team behind Velvære has set for themselves. Velvære is a Park City, UT luxury development, which debuted its first residence in 2024. It’s named for the Norwegian concept of well-being, a way of life the entire community is built to promote and embody. Velvære “Velvære” includes not just personal satisfaction, but a sense of connection to nature; the practice of gi...

As the UK transitions towards net zero, the pressure on house builders to deliver homes that are efficient, future-ready, and compliant with evolving regulation has never been greater. Heating accounts for nearly one third of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, making it a critical area for intervention. With the Future Homes Standard timetable banning the use of gas boilers in new-build homes imminently, house builders and developers must now find sustainable alternatives that are n...

FLIR, together with Extech Instruments, announces the launch of several new products designed to give professionals smarter, faster, and more reliable ways to tackle inspections, diagnostics, and environmental testing. From underground plumbing inspections to refrigerant leak detection and air and water quality analysis, these new solutions extend Flir and Extech’s commitment to delivering rugged, accurate, and user-friendly tools for professionals across industries. FLIR VS80 High-Perfo...

In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air, but can cause heating problems for the entire building. Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left to deal with the arctic side effects. Vestibules, lobbies, entrance ways and hallways are frequently populated, so it’s imperative that facilities hunker down...

This National Manufacturing Day, Ziehl-Abegg, Inc. proudly celebrates the skilled, passionate individuals who bring innovation to life every day on the factory floor. From machinists and engineers to production leads and apprentices, the Winston-Salem team has played a pivotal role in making 2025 the company’s strongest year yet, hiring 178 manufacturing jobs, earning multiple global sales awards, and achieving record-breaking growth month after month. Ziehl-Abegg’s North American...

In line with the Danfoss LEAP 2030 strategy, the acquisition of Palladio Compressors marks a significant expansion of their broad compressor portfolio, covering applications from light commercial comfort to large-scale process cooling, heating, and refrigeration. Over the past two years, Danfoss and Palladio have evaluated technological synergies, particularly in high-lift heat pumps. Integrating Palladio's screw compressors with the existing technologies promises competitive and advanced high...