- In November 2024, Kelvion introduced its brazed plate heat exchanger, GB 790, designed for superior energy efficiency. Compatible with natural refrigerants, this model supports a range of applications including data center liquid cooling, heat pumps, and industrial cooling. As part of the GBS and GBH series, it enhances energy and cost performance, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable solutions
- In October 2024, Johnson Controls launched the PENN System 550, a modular electronic control solution for temperature, humidity, and pressure regulation. This intuitive system is the first to offer A2L refrigerant leak detection and mitigation features, along with optional two-way cloud connectivity. It enables building managers and HVAC professionals to comply with low-GWP refrigerant regulations effective from January 1, 2025
- In June 2024, the merger of Sest S.p.A. and Air Hex Alonte S.J. into LU-VE S.p.A. was officially approved. The move aimed to streamline internal operations, reduce costs, simplify the corporate structure, and improve overall efficiency and management from economic and financial perspectives
- In March 2024, Kelvion entered into a strategic partnership with Rosseau, a leader in immersion cooling, to transform liquid cooling systems in the High-Performance Computing (HPC) sector, beginning with bitcoin mining. This collaboration seeks to set new industry benchmarks in power density, efficiency, and thermal performance
- In October 2022, LU-VE announced the start of heat exchanger production at its Mel plant in Belluno, Italy, a facility acquired from Wanbao ACC in July 2022. The site now operates three production lines and plans to expand further, focusing on manufacturing static heat exchangers for refrigerated counters, air conditioners, chillers, and heat pumps, complementing operations at LU-VE’s Limana facility
- In May 2021, Johnson Controls completed the acquisition of Silent-Aire, a Canadian company specializing in custom air handlers and modular data centers for hyperscale cloud and colocation providers. This acquisition enhances Johnson Controls’ ability to deliver scalable, high-quality, and rapid-deployment infrastructure for data center clients
