Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems (VRF or VRV) News & Trends

Copeland, a pioneer in compression technologies and controls solutions, announced the launch of its transcritical CO2 scroll compressor with dynamic vapor injection (DVI) technology in North America. The Copeland transcritical CO2 scroll compressor marks a new era of flexibility, scalability and sustainability for distributed CO2 refrigeration systems, both for new installations and remodels. Adoption of new CO2 refrigeration technologies Increased regulatory requirements and emissions r...

Grass America, a pioneering supplier of functional cabinet hardware solutions, highlights its Institutional Hinges, engineered specifically for the demanding needs of commercial environments. With a focus on durability, versatility, and ease of installation, Grass’ Institutional Hinges set a new standard for performance and reliability in high-traffic commercial settings. Constructed from premium zinc die-cast, Grass’ Institutional Hinges deliver extreme durability, ensuring long-la...

Construction has started on what will be the UK’s third Community Heat Hub – a low-carbon heat solution that provides heat and hot water to residential communities via a heat network developed and designed especially for low-rise, low-density sites.  Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire contracted the solution from GTC for its Swinnow Park development in Wetherby – a first in the region for the housebuilder.   Low-carbon heat and hot water This is the second Community Heat Hub...

Quilt, the smartest way to heat and cool the home, now announced the closing of a $20 million Series B fundraising round, bringing its total funding to $64 million. The round was co-led by Galvanize and Energy Impact Partners (EIP), with participation from Gradient Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Incite Ventures, and Alumni Ventures. As demand for Quilt’s heat pump systems continues to grow, this investment will accelerate the company’s commercial expansion across the United States,...

Carrier Solutions UK partnered with SpeedyFit to deliver a premium Toshiba air conditioning installation at Tingdene Caldecott Hall Country Park in Great Yarmouth, providing a high-end climate control solution tailored to the luxury park environment. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions.  The project, led by Simon Baker, Regional Sales Manager (West Midlands) Resident...

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...

Now, WindowMaster, one of the world’s pioneering natural ventilation specialists, announces it has achieved EN 12101-2 certification for its smoke and heat exhaust ventilation (SHEV) solution, when integrated with Schüco's AW RO 50 profile system. In an industry first, this new system combines Schüco's advanced AW RO 50 profile with WindowMaster’s high-precision actuator technology to deliver combined smoke extraction and hybrid ventilation capability. Crucially, this dual...

Falvent Middle East, a pioneering Saudi Arabian provider of ventilation solutions for commercial and industrial applications based in Riyadh, is the most recent addition to the Eurovent Middle East membership base. Established in 2013, Falvent Middle East began its journey as a trading company specializing in ventilation equipment, serving a wide range of industrial and commercial clients across the region. In 2022, the company made a strategic decision to transition into full-scale local manu...

Hitachi Cooling & Heating brand is proud to announce the launch of its new generation of wall-mounted air-conditioning systems, airHome 800 HeatForce. Designed for modern residential living and available in both single- and multi-split configurations, the upgraded range combines contemporary styling with exceptional efficiency and advanced air-quality technologies. High efficiency, even at extreme cold Operating with low-GWP R32 refrigerant and available in capacities from 2.5 to 5kW, air...

Synchrony, a pioneering consumer financing company, and Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a pioneering provider of residential and commercial heating and cooling solutions in the United States, now announced the renewal of their strategic residential consumer financing business relationship. Effective October 1, 2025, this multi-year agreement builds upon a decade-long collaboration. Synchrony’s dedication “As we mark a decade of successful collaboration with METUS, o...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces its upcoming first-quarter 2026 schedule of BDRU (BDR University) courses. These interactive training sessions are designed for HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other home services contractors looking to sharpen their team’s skillset, strengthen their financial acumen and accelerate business growth. Real-world insights and actionable tools “The...

Pfannenberg, Inc., a pioneering manufacturer of thermal management and signaling technologies, highlights its thermostat products, including the tried and true FLZ 510-530 Series and FLZ 541-543 Series, now featuring universal temperature control dials with both Fahrenheit and Celsius ranges. Pfannenberg thermostats provide an essential temperature control solution to maintain optimal conditions for control cabinets, reducing maintenance, saving time, and cutting costs.  Pfannenberg therm...

Gree, one of the world’s pioneering HVAC industry players and the largest manufacturer of air conditioning units globally, participated at a pioneering event for the construction industry in the Middle East - ‘The Big 5’ at the Dubai World Trade Center from the 24th to the 27th of November. Showcasing its latest innovations and comprehensive product portfolio, Gree reaffirmed its commitment to advancing energy-efficient, smart and durable solutions for diverse climatic condit...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Stellar Energy International, Ltd. to acquire the Stellar Energy Digital business (“Stellar Energy”), a leading provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip data center cooling solutions. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Stellar Energy designs and builds modular cooling plants, central utility plants and coolant distribution units for liquid-cooled data centers and other complex corp...

Carrier introduces i-Vu® Pro v10, a next-generation building automation system (BAS) designed to help facilities of all sizes enhance operational efficiency, collaboration, and resilience. Designed for seamless integration with Carrier HVAC equipment, i-Vu Pro v10 provides facility managers and technicians with powerful tools to support smarter building performance and more connected stakeholder engagement. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent clima...

DriSteem, a Madison Air company, is pleased to announce that Peter Solt has been designated as the key contact for its humidity control solutions at VTS Hungary, DriSteem’s independent representative serving the Hungarian market. In this role, Solt is responsible for developing and supporting humidification projects across Hungary, with a strong focus on industrial manufacturing and related markets. He brings extensive knowledge of both the industrial manufacturing and agricultural sector...

NIBCO INC. announces its continued support as title sponsor of the “Community Over Competition” Build, an initiative designed to foster collaboration and unity across the plumbing and HVAC industries. Originally launched in 2025, the “Community Over Competition” Build was first showcased at AHR Expo. Organized by Impetus Media, the initiative brings together tradespeople, influencers and industry professionals to demonstrate the power of working together in an often...

Ideal Heating is set to open its fifth Expert Academy training center, a brand-new purpose-built facility in Portishead, near Bristol. Developed in partnership with James Hargreaves Plumbing Supplies, the new center will bring industry-renowned training and hands-on experience to heating engineers and installers across the South West. Conveniently located just off the M5, the site offers easy access for installers traveling from Cardiff, Worcester, Reading, and Exeter, making it more simple tha...

Some of central Ipswich’s key workplaces and community buildings could be heated in a revolutionary way, thanks to a new heat network. Suffolk County Council has been leading on the feasibility of a heat network project since 2021, and has now secured £10 million from the government’s Green Heat Network Fund to make it a reality. Secure and affordable energy The project will work by harnessing natural occurring heat from the River Gipping, and delivering the energy to buildi...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, and Amazon announce groundbreaking results through advanced AI to improve energy efficiency and decarbonization in key real estate assets.  The project, powered by Trane Technologies through BrainBox AI, in conjunction with AWS, showcases a successful collaboration in building decarbonization, delivering proven solutions that reduce energy use and carbon emissions. Optimizes HVAC systems Initial deployment at three pilot Amazon Grocery fulfillment...

Milwaukee Tool continues to drive innovation on the jobsite with the introduction of the M18™ Brushless Handheld Vacuum, delivering the highest sustained airflow for quick cleaning tasks, and effective cleanup in a variety of jobsite conditions.   Engineered to meet the demands of remodelers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and transportation maintenance professionals, this vacuum combines unmatched performance, long-lasting filter life, and ultimate versatility...

Women in HVACR, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, has teamed up with Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in the HVACR industry, to award 11 scholarships to outstanding female students blazing paths in the skilled trades. The scholarships, presented during the 2025 Women in HVACR Conference in Las Vegas, celebrate the next generation of women advancing in an industry historically underrepresented...

Ideal Heating is kicking off the festive season with its first ever Christmas jumper fundraiser. The one-of-a-kind, limited-edition knit is available to pre order now exclusively through Ideal’s Connect platform, with 80% of every sale going to Shelter UK, the housing and homelessness charity. Installers should move fast, with around 200 jumpers being released. Pre orders are live now – giving installers time to wear them on site, during winter call outs or on their Christmas night...

Only around 5% of the Government's annual air source heat pump installation target is being met in England and Wales under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), according to new data analyzed by Hewer Facilities Management. The Government is targeting 600,000 heat pump installations annually by 2028. However, a review of publicly available MCS data by Hewer, a major heating, plumbing and building services provider, shows that on average only 36,167 units have been installed per year in the three yea...

Carrier Solutions UK has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to extend the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to include air-to-air heat pumps, recognizing the policy update as a major catalyst for a residential air-conditioning market in the UK. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. For the first time, households will be able to access grant support for air-to-air heat pum...

A-Gas, a global market pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products, announced it has signed a collaborative partnership with Epta, a global pioneer in commercial refrigeration.  The partnership supports the HVAC&R industry in improving refrigerant recovery rates and ensuring used refrigerants are managed safely and responsibly to reduce emissions. It will also play a key role in advancing Singapore’s sustainability goals and the phasedow...

Prima Power, a global pioneer in sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, has appointed Fabrizio Anzalone as the new Chief Executive Officer of Prima Power LASERDYNE. LASERDYNE is a trusted pioneer in precision laser processing solutions for high-value components in demanding industries like aerospace, space, and energy. Anzalone’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for LASERDYNE. The growth of the space economy and data center infrastructure is driving demand for precision and autom...

Data centers run 24/7 and are now caught between the Service Level Agreements that demand 99.999% uptime and the ESG report that scrutinizes every kilowatt of energy used. Meanwhile, the board wants both redundancy and a path to net-zero emissions. Traditional wisdom suggests they can’t have both, as every redundant backup chiller and N+1 configuration pushes them further from sustainability targets. That wisdom is outdated because smart operators are rewriting the rules. They’...

Jobber, the globally renowned provider of home service software, released its latest Home Service Economic Report: Q3 2025. The edition combines Jobber’s proprietary platform data aggregated from more than 300,000 residential cleaners, landscapers, HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, and more, with external economic indicators to provide comprehensive insight into the trends shaping one of the fastest-growing and most essential parts of the small business economy, Home Service. Ste...

Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, has announced the appointment of Kevin Paprzycki as Chief Financial Officer. Kevin will oversee Infinitum’s financial strategy with a focus on driving growth and operational excellence as the company continues to rapidly expand market share across the commercial HVAC, data center and industrial sectors. Kevin brings more than 25 years of financial and operations leadership experience to Infinitum, with deep expertise in scaling cleante...