UNIDO Promotes Industry Partnerships and Technical Skills at WorldSkills 2026
UNIDO's PPDP model links industry, governments and training providers, while new data maps 177 TVET initiatives across Africa.
UN Women and SEforALL expand women-in-STEM mentorship
The circular mentorship model pairs career guidance with feedback to employers on barriers, skills gaps and workplace support.
German HVACR Associations Call for Exemptions from Proposed PFAS Restrictions
Industry groups seek risk-based rules, transition periods and carve-outs where refrigerant alternatives are unsafe or unavailable.
AHR Expo Names 10 Category Winners of 2027 Innovation Awards
Winning technologies span chip cooling, heat pumps, water conservation, ductwork, automation, software, tools and plumbing.
Innovative Refrigeration Systems Acquires US Blast-Freezing Specialist QuickFreeze
QuickFreeze will retain its brand and management as the deal expands Innovative’s technology portfolio and manufacturing capabilities.
Hillphoenix Launches Advansor FlexONE CO2 Condensing Unit in the USA
The compact system supports retrofits and capacity expansions while maintaining stable cooling at ambient temperatures above 100°F.
Chillventa 2026 Breaks Records with 36,000+ Visitors and 1,170 Exhibitors
Product launches underscored the industry's shift toward natural refrigerants, system-level efficiency and digitally connected equipment.
ACCA Provides Online HVAC Training for Contractors and Their Teams
Live instructor-led sessions give members access to technical, operational and leadership development without the need for travel.
Nidec Unveils 3.2 MW In-Row CDU Prototype with 800 VDC Compatibility
Nidec targets first-half 2027 mass production as it refines the liquid cooling system for high-density AI clusters.
Vahterus Combines Flooded Evaporation and Superheating in Combined+
The compact design cuts piping and footprint for industrial refrigeration and heat pumps using ammonia, CO2 or hydrocarbons.
Resonant and Haier Biomedical Launch R290-Cooled Benchtop Centrifuge
The unit cuts refrigerant GWP from more than 1,400 to about 3 and pre-cools to 4 °C in approximately five minutes.
MarketsandMarkets forecasts immersion cooling market at $5.78 billion by 2033
Demand from AI, high-performance computing and cryptocurrency mining is expected to drive adoption, with single-phase systems leading.