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In October 2026, a domestic helium compressor unit for superfluid cooling at 2 K passed specialized low-temperature performance tests. The equipment was developed by Binlun Huanjing (Moon-Tech) on the basis of more than a decade of experience in ultra-low-temperature compressors and is applied in large scientific installations and controlled fusion projects.
A 2026 review by NIST researcher Mark McLinden in the International Journal of Refrigeration examines the thermodynamic rationale behind the adoption of fluorinated gases and the engineering challenges that will accompany their phase-out. The paper argues that upcoming F-gas restrictions will reverse the traditional design approach: systems must be built around the properties of the chosen working fluid rather than the other way around.
Kazakhstan's 941 vegetable storage facilities hold 2.56 million tonnes, but geographic concentration and a widening gap between planted areas and storage infrastructure are squeezing farm-gate prices, particularly in the potato sector.
Heuer Logistics has inaugurated its "Fresh World" cold storage center in Bremerhaven, a 5,500 m² facility converted from a former banana ripening plant at an investment of approximately 3 million euros. The center provides multi-temperature storage from 2 to 15 °C with capacity for up to 3,500 pallets and dedicated climate-controlled boxes for sensitive goods.
Tanzania's Agriculture Ministry is exploring low-cost refrigeration for agricultural produce markets to cut post-harvest losses. The Mamsera Market in Kilimanjaro is 70% complete, and the Holili International Grain Market near the Kenya border is set to break ground in April 2027.
At Fruit Attraction 2026, suppliers from North Bay Produce, Fall Creek, and Agualima discussed post-harvest shelf-life targets of 45–50 days and 60-day firmness criteria for export blueberries. The IBO Global Blueberry Report 2026 lists six quality parameters as breeding priorities, while cold-chain continuity and logistics remain key determinants of arrival condition.
FCC Economics reports that Canadian refrigerated warehouse capacity rose roughly 27 per cent between 2023 and 2026, driven by record vegetable harvests, a 48 per cent jump in frozen food manufacturing revenue, and expanding export volumes. Two new projects in Atlantic Canada and Quebec represent more than C$100 million in additional investment.
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.
British condensate pump manufacturer Aspen Pumps Group completed the acquisition of French company Siccom, a specialist in condensate lift pumps and level gauges, on October 30, 2026. The deal is part of a series of acquisitions the company has made in recent months, with the stated goal of expanding Siccom's production capacity.
Polair has started manufacturing single-door refrigerated tables with bottom-mounted units. The new models are available in medium-temperature and low-temperature configurations, in two depth options (600 and 700 mm), and in various equipment packages. The company states the tables are aimed at the professional segment where space saving and integration into specific production workflows matter.
Polair has introduced the Future series of refrigerated cabinets, unifying all temperature variants in a single monolithic body with 61 mm walls and adopting cassette (modular) units for the refrigerant circuit. The reduced overall depth increases storage volume on the same floor area. The series is now available for order.
Polair has released a compact three-tier blast freezer CRp3-2/3-L for GN 2/3 containers, designed for worktops with a depth of at least 700 mm. According to the manufacturer, the model delivers cooling and freezing capacity comparable to full-size blast freezers.
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