Focus - Markets
Refrigerated vending is growing thanks to fresh products, IoT, and remote monitoring, opening up new opportunities for commercial refrigeration.
The birth of the WRD365 community extends the impact of World Refrigeration Day, creating a global space for discussion, education, and innovation for the HVAC/R industry year-round.
The EIA updates its data on the illegal trade in refrigerants, highlighting safety, compliance, and climate impacts for the HVAC/R supply chain.
Europe and Central Asia strengthen cooperation Kigali in Kyrgyzstan to support HFC phase-down, technical training and adoption of sustainable refrigerants.
The growth of sustainable cooling requires technical training, technician certification, and up-to-date expertise in alternative refrigerants.
Rising prices and potential shortages: the refrigerant market is changing under pressure from the F-gas phase-down.
Commercial refrigeration is growing globally: rising demand, focus on energy efficiency and sustainable refrigerants.
A new training center in West Africa focuses on F-Gases and flammable refrigerants to develop technical skills in refrigeration.
UNEP and ASHRAE launch two-year plan to improve refrigerant cycle management by supporting best practices, training, and emissions reductions in the HVAC/R sector.
Delays in European standards for flammable refrigerants create uncertainty and obstacles to the adoption of low-GWP fluids in HVAC/R systems.
In the United States, greater regulatory flexibility for refrigerants is being discussed, with extensions and higher GWP limits in the short term. This debate is also being closely watched in Europe.
The Ouagadougou International Conference focuses on the development of the African cold chain, highlighting critical issues and new opportunities for industrial and commercial refrigeration.
