Chillers News & Trends

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...

Lennox EMEA is taking cooling performance to the next level by introducing a new range of computer room air handling units (CRAH) designed specifically for high-performance Data Center applications.  The new CRAH-ApX Series, complete with adaptable design for tailored data center needs, provides hyperscale and co-location facilities with unparalleled cooling performance, efficiency and reliability. Advanced cooling solutions Hyperscale data centers are large business-critical facilities...

Energy efficiency and sustainability are currently the most pressing priorities on the European and global HVAC/R market. At ISH 2025, CAREL will be presenting solutions for heat generation and indoor air quality. Adopting advanced technologies helps optimize system performance, reduce energy consumption and simplify management, while ensuring the highest reliability and compliance with the latest regulations. Efficiency and sustainability in heat generation CAREL offers a full ecosystem of t...

Previewing heat pump and chiller innovations expected to transform the HVAC industry in 2025 and beyond, global HVAC technology pioneer LG Electronics is showcasing its comprehensive suite of heating and cooling solutions at the 2025 AHR Expo® in Orlando at Booth #6643. Catering to commercial, light-commercial, and residential applications, LG Electronics USA's Air Conditioning Technologies division is highlighting the company's commitment to improved decarbonizatio...

Solutions to meet customer needs for decarbonization and energy efficiency were focus of three-day event. At the AHR Expo, held February 10-12 in Orlando, FL, Danfoss showed its broad portfolio of technologies for addressing key industry trends, such as decarbonization, refrigerant transition, and AI/connectivity.  At the Danfoss booth, current and potential customers explored the company’s solutions that enable customers to build heat pumps, data centers, rooftop units, Dedicated Ou...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has been named a top thermal management provider for data centers by ABI Research. The recognition highlights Johnson Controls' excellence in innovation and implementation, driven by its comprehensive product portfolio, global presence, and customer-centric approach to the data center thermal management industry. Innovative building technologies "Johnson Controls has consistently exceeded market expectations for ther...

Organic Heat Exchangers (O-Hx) has secured a letter of intent from Organon Pharma (UK) to demonstrate the benefits of its patented EnergiVault® system, a revolutionary cold thermal energy storage solution, at Organon’s manufacturing site in Cramlington, UK. This agreement marks an important step towards evaluating the system’s potential for wider application. EnergiVault® demonstration During a three-month trial period, O-Hx and Organon will collab...

Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, proudly announces the expansion of its advanced thermal management systems tailored for mission-critical environments. A global pioneer and trusted advisor in sustainable thermal management systems for commercial buildings and mission-critical infrastructure, Trane is bolstering its data center thermal management systems with new liquid cooling capabilities and introducing the Trane Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU). thermal m...

Multi-Wing doesn’t just make fans, it reimagines them. With a freshly rebranded identity and future-focused approach, Multi-Wing is redefining axial fans to deliver unmatched performance and customization. Their innovations incorporate internal rotor motors built for tough environments and modular designs that combine impellers, motors, and drives. These features bring flexibility and precision to every solution. smarter, durable axial fans Supported by extensive expertise in aerodynami...

Danfoss will highlight its latest innovations and broad portfolio of solutions for the HVAC/R industry at the annual AHR Expo 2025, taking place from February 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, USA. At booth #1301, visitors can discover how Danfoss can help their customers reach decarbonization goals under the theme, 'Transition Forward'. Danfoss’ ESG goal With an expected 50,000 attendees and 1,800 exhibitors, the premier annual event for the HVAC/R industry provides an invaluable oppor...

British Land's flagship headquarters, York House, is benefitting from new heat pump technology that has fully replaced the use of gas. York House is a five-story, multi-tenanted office building in Marylebone, which previously relied on gas boilers for heating and requires 24-hour cooling with extended fresh air requirements. Air-source heat pump chillers To decarbonize the building, British Land opted for two Mitsubishi Electric air-source heat pump chillers and one water-to-water heat pump t...

Modine Coatings, a pioneer in protective coatings, is proud to introduce its groundbreaking EFIN℠ Data Shield™ Program—the only solution offering a 10-year warranty for protective coatings of data center equipment. This innovative program safeguards critical data center equipment from corrosion, enhances system efficiency, and helps avoid costly unplanned downtime, setting a new industry standard for reliability and performance. New program's warranty Modine Coatings is bringing i...

The new Sensaphone Sentry system is an easy, affordable remote monitoring solution to track HVACR equipment performance and critical conditions around the clock. Sensaphone will introduce the Sentry system at the AHR Expo 2025, at booth 1181, taking place from February 10-12, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.  Sensaphone Sentry system The Sensaphone Sentry system uses cellular technology to remotely track up to five conditions, such as tempe...

To meet the growing demand for water circulation systems, particularly for larger applications and in line with the F-gas Regulation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE), the European sales subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems (MHI Thermal Systems), has officially begun mass production of air-cooled heat pump chillers in partnership with Stulz S.p.A, a pioneer player in the chiller market. Hydrolution PRO series A commencement ceremony was held in...

Clivet S.p.A., a pioneer in Europe’s HVAC manufacturing industry, and Mits Airconditioning Inc., one of North America’s pioneering HVAC distributors, are pleased to announce Mits Air’s Master Distribution rights for Clivet HVAC systems for commercial and industrial sectors in North America. “We were one of the first to bring European chiller and heat pump technology to North America over 20 years ago,” says Jack Eliav, President of Mits Air. “Our team has the...

Daikin Applied has introduced enhanced versions of the Trailblazer® AGZ-F air-cooled scroll chiller, Maverick® II packaged rooftop system and SmartSource® water source heat pump (WSHP) — all featuring R-32, an ultra-efficient, low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. These products are now part of Daikin’s extensive lineup of low-GWP solutions, giving consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners and operators an array of technologies to decarbonize facil...

Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), a globally renowned engineering and manufacturing company of heat transfer equipment and systems, is pleased to announce the launch of a new product aimed at the medical community. An offshoot of their SuperPlate (SP) Series of advanced plate-type water heaters, the new SPC Liquid to Liquid Cooling Heat Exchanger is a high-efficiency, brazed plate packaged cooling system. SPC Series The SPC Series satisfies the most demanding liquid-to-liquid cooling nee...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the launch of the YORK® YK-CP Centrifugal Chiller designed to deliver high-efficiency performance, meet stringent sustainability standards, and aid in the decarbonization of large commercial buildings. YK-CP Centrifugal Chiller Available in 2,000 to 3,000 tons, it is optimized specifically for the use of the ultra-low GWP refrigerant R-1234ze(E) without requiring a larger chiller footprint or sacri...

Mega Clima Kenya is HVAC+R industry exhibition, which will be organized by Elan Expo, will take place on 18-20 June 2025 at Sarit Expo Center at Nairobi, Kenya. Mega Clima Kenya The General Manager of ELAN EXPO - Mr. Suer AY expresses their success, "After the successful years with ELAN EXPO’s experience in HVAC+R sector, and lengthy discussions with the industry regarding the need for a focused HVAC+R event in Nairobi- Kenya, we have responded and will launch Mega Clima Kenya." H...

Carrier and its partner, Strategic Thermal Labs (STL), are highlighting a number of products and services tailor-made for data centers at this year’s SC24 conference and exhibition in Atlanta. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. SC24, or SuperComputing24, is a conference and exhibition that draws over 10,000 attendees, hosted by the International Conference for High-Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and An...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will debut at SC24 with its broad spectrum of energy-efficient power, thermal management, and infrastructure solutions for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data centers. Unique features of the showcase include highly innovative liquid cooling plate systems and the 1.5 MW Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), cutting-edge ORV3 power shelf systems, and high-performance power and cooling solutions for...

A Group company of Japanese multinational Mitsubishi Electric, the Bangalore-headquartered Climaveneta Climate Technologies, is investing over INR 400 crore in the state-of-the-art plant at Narsapura, Kolar district, a key industrial hub located around 50 km from Bengaluru. Climaveneta is a pioneering manufacturer of high-efficiency cooling equipment and precision as well as data center cooling systems. Presently having an order booking of over INR 500 Cr, the company is targeting to double the...

Blended Products, experts in specialty chemicals and gases, has become a distributor of Delta-T, an advanced surfactant that significantly enhances the efficiency of water-based heating and cooling systems. Delta-T Delta-T is a liquid additive, utilizing a patented formula developed by chemicals firm SafeSol following 15 years of research. It works by reducing the surface tension of water, which allows water within a heating or cooling system to reach a much greater surface area of heat...

CAREL is proud to announce the presentation of its near-term emissions reduction targets to SBTi, confirming its commitment to the fight against climate change and achieving its environmental sustainability objectives. The Science Based Targets initiative is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. Greenhouse gas emissions The SBTi is included as a charity, with aid that will host i...

Danfoss has announced the winners of its 2024 EnVisioneer of the Year awards. ThermalWorks, Cloward H2O, and Jetson by Modine took top honors in the annual competition recognizing companies that use Danfoss products or solutions to realize significant energy or environmental savings. ThermalWorks, a manufacturer of modular cooling systems based in Bloomingburg, New York, was the winner in the System Integrator category. Danfoss Turbocor® compressor The unit uses a flooded pumped-liquid ov...

Cool Designs Ltd, the independent air conditioning and heat pump distributor, is expanding its technical and customer support team in response to continuing growth across the UK.  Clive Dearlove Clive Dearlove joins as Contracts Manager, with a particular focus on applied projects involving chillers and air source heat pumps. He will manage contracts from the point of order through to delivery, and provide after-sales technical support.  With 30 years of experience in the trade, inc...

Carrier Commercial HVAC recently completed a chiller replacement project at one of London’s most extraordinary venues, the ArcelorMittal Orbit in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford. Carrier Commercial HVAC is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Designed by sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor and engineer Cecil Balmond, the ArcelorMittal Orbit is one of the most striking and enduring visual legacies of the London 2012 Olympic an...

Thermal energy storage experts at the UK-based company, Organic Heat Exchangers, are set to revolutionize global industrial cooling with the launch of EnergiVault® - a trademarked/patented, cold thermal energy storage battery and charger system providing dynamic cooling power for industrial refrigeration. This first-of-its-kind, AI-driven technology has been developed to enhance operational resilience, reduce energy costs, and lower carbon emissions for facilities that use water chillers to...

The STULZ company already has more than 50 years of experience in the field of data center air conditioning. As the STULZ portfolio has constantly evolved, it hasn’t only been outstanding quality and high efficiency that mattered: a high level of individualization, which can also cover special requirements, has also always been key for their customer-specific solutions. In recent years, a marked trend has been apparent in the global data center market: ever higher power densities –...