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The Industrial Refrigeration Network (IRN) Conference 2025 will focus on sustainable practices within the sector. Hosted by BITZER at the SCHAUFLER Academy in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen, Germany, on June 4-5, the English-language event will gather European thought leaders to examine future-proof industrial refrigeration solutions. The conference will focus on safe, future-proof and
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Training programmes in Costa Rica and South Africa are preparing technicians for the transition to climate-friendly refrigerants in the refrigerated container (reefer) industry. The refrigeration industry is undergoing a significant shift away from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) towards natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ (R744) and propane (R290), to mitigate environmental impact. These
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Star Data Analytics (SDA) promotes its Ethos Energy Management system, which aims to deliver energy savings in refrigeration and heating applications. Ethos uses artificial intelligence to optimise the performance of refrigeration and heating equipment, identifying inefficiencies and aiming to reduce electricity consumption. This system for controls analyses real-time plant operations
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Beijer Ref and BITZER have extended their partnership agreement for another year, continuing their collaboration in supplying refrigeration and air conditioning components. Following a prior extension, BITZER and Beijer Ref are continuing their long-standing collaboration, focusing on energy-efficient solutions, including the use of natural refrigerants. BITZER supplies Beijer Ref’s
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A recent Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) survey has highlighted a worrying skills gap within the UK's heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) sector, with employers finding it increasingly difficult to recruit technically competent engineers. The survey, conducted in October 2025, highlights a confluence of factors contributing to
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Refrigera introduces hybrid ball valves for enhanced control in CO2 refrigeration systems. Refrigera has launched a line of hybrid 2- and 3-way ball valves designed for CO2 refrigeration systems, suitable for liquid, suction and hot gas lines. These valves, as detailed by Natural Refrigerants, are engineered to handle refrigeration demands.
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Operation Demeter XI, co-ordinated by the World Customs Organisation (WCO), has resulted in the seizure of 168 tonnes of illegal ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The five-week operation, involving 120 customs administrations, also intercepted 15,509 tonnes of waste and a significant quantity of equipment containing or relying on
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Star Refrigeration is highlighting its legal advisory services for cooling system operators, ensuring compliance with safety and legal requirements. Star Refrigeration continues to provide regulatory compliance advice, backed by a team of over 100 engineers and 50 technical managers. The Star Operations team provides support in areas including DSEAR reports,
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Researchers in Hong Kong have developed the world’s first sub-zero Celsius elastocaloric freezing device, potentially offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cooling systems. A team at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) School of Engineering has achieved a milestone by developing an elastocaloric device capable of
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VaCom Technologies, a BITZER Group member specialising in energy-efficiency consulting and its application within industrial refrigeration control systems, has expanded into India to address growth scope in energy-saving industrial refrigeration. The US-based firm has officially extended its reach into the Indian market with the establishment of VaCom Technologies India in
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The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain Systems (ACES) in Kigali has been accredited by The F-Gas Register. The F-Gas Register has announced its registration of ACES as a UK-recognised entity. This confirms that ACES' engineers possess UK-approved F-Gas qualifications and will adhere to the
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Kenya is set to boost its green cooling capabilities with a donation of R290 air conditioning units for technician training. GIZ Proklima, collaborating with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry (MoECCF), officially handed over 80 R290 air-conditioning units to technical training institutions. This handover falls under the GRACE