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Vaventus AG launched a 170 m² training center in Frechen featuring five mounting stands and accommodation for trainees. Starting in 2027, all apprentices at Vaventus partner companies will complete five-day courses at least twice a year. The opening event included a panel discussion on transforming dual vocational education in the HVAC industry.
A 4 MW industrial heat pump installed in 2025 at the Tiense Suikerrafinaderij in Tienen, Belgium, generates 140°C steam to crystallise sugar from 600 cubic litres of beet juice per hour. The EU-funded SPIRIT project installation was showcased at EHPA's Heat Pump Day, where panelists identified grid investment and electricity pricing as key barriers to wider industrial electrification.
Electrification Alliance and EHPA launched the "Brewed with Clean Heat" campaign at Brussels Oktoberfest, offering case studies, a technology guide, and a database of 300+ European heat pump manufacturers to help the EU's 10,000+ breweries replace gas-fired boilers. The campaign coincides with the EU's Electrification Action Plan targeting 46% electrification by 2040.
Clivet has commissioned a new 14,000 sq m heat pump factory in Feltre, Italy, with an annual capacity of up to 8,800 units. The facility is dedicated to commercial-grade heat pumps using natural refrigerants and is equipped with an 805 kWp photovoltaic system.
Bosch Home Comfort Group launched the York YD heat pump portfolio with fully modulating inverter compressors in every model, spanning 15.2 SEER2 / 8.5 HSPF2 to 20 SEER2 / 10 HSPF2. The integrated system pairs with York JD air handlers, supports dual-fuel configurations, and includes cold-climate variants rated to –13 °F. High-efficiency versions are also available under the Coleman, Champion, Luxaire, and Fraser-Johnson brands, each backed by a 10-year limited warranty.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries offers the KXZ Lite mini-VRF series in two models (22.4 and 28 kW) for cottages, mini-hotels, and offices. The system fills the niche where a full-size VRF is excessive and a standard mini-VRF lacks sufficient capabilities.
Merak has become the only rail HVAC supplier offering serial production units on both natural refrigerants — CO2 (R744) and propane (R290). According to the company, thousands of Greenair heat pumps have been installed worldwide, reducing energy consumption by at least 30% compared to resistive heating.
Trane Technologies has committed a $1 million, three-year grant to Goodwill Industries International to scale its Clean Tech Accelerator, targeting nearly 500 participants with industry-recognized HVAC and heat pump credentials. The first year focuses on national instructor certifications in South Carolina and a new practical training lab in St. Paul, Minnesota, with expansion into three additional markets over the remaining two years.
Sanhua has released a 356-page Standard Product Catalogue covering expansion valves, controllers, sensors, and other components for commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems. The publication provides technical specifications, selection data, and application diagrams for HVAC&R professionals.
The UNEP-U4E initiative has published two sustainable procurement guidelines covering air conditioners up to 70 kW and heat-pump-based heating and hot-water systems, complete with a Life Cycle Cost comparison tool. The documents set technical and verification criteria aligned with the Kigali Amendment and the Global Cooling Pledge 2030 procurement targets.
Secop will present R290-optimized compressors for domestic hot water heat pumps at Chillventa 2026, responding to the EU F-Gas phase-out of fluorinated refrigerants with GWP ≥ 150 from January 2027. The company also displays the SC15GH compressor for electronics and telecom cabinet cooling, an application where natural refrigerants are not yet fully applicable.
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