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South African refrigeration and HVAC distributor Refrimate will start producing its own oxygen and nitrogen at a solar-powered plant on 2 November 2026, selling the gases through a one-time kit purchase with refills at the company's Randfontein facility. The initiative targets smaller contractors and technicians who have found traditional industrial gas packages unaffordable.
Danfoss and ENGIE Refrigeration are developing an R600a (isobutane) chiller prototype featuring an oil-free centrifugal compressor on magnetic bearings. The prototype, based on the Turbocor TNS385, demonstrates a preliminary cooling capacity of approximately 385 kW; validation is ongoing and no commercial launch has been announced.
Five US federal agencies issued a joint fact sheet on November 5, 2026, urging operators to secure refrigeration controllers and cold chain monitoring systems after cyberattacks disrupted operations in at least 11 European countries. The warning, triggered by incidents affecting French supermarkets and blood banks, outlines specific technical measures including network segmentation, firmware updates, and removal of controllers from direct internet exposure.
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