- In April 2024, Honeywell International Inc. announced a partnership with Bosch, under which Bosch’s new heat pump range will incorporate Honeywell’s Solstice 454B refrigerant, known for its energy efficiency and low global warming potential (GWP).
- In May 2023, The Chemours Company signed an agreement with Zhejiang Juhua Co., Ltd. to expand production capacity for its ultra-low GWP HFO foaming agent, Opteon 1100, and specialty fluid Opteon SF33. This expansion will triple the output of HFO-1336MZZZ to address rising demand for sustainable, energy-efficient solutions. Production from this expansion is scheduled to start by late 2025, with full capacity expected in early 2026.
- In June 2023, Honeywell International Inc. announced the launch of Ireland’s first low-carbon district heating system in Tallaght, Dublin. This innovative network uses a heat pump powered by Honeywell’s Solstice ze (R-1234ze) refrigerant, celebrated for its very low GWP. The system is now operational and will contribute to Ireland’s 2030 and 2050 renewable energy targets as well as the European Union’s decarbonization plans under REPowerEU.
- In January 2022, Honeywell International Inc. introduced a new non-flammable, energy-efficient refrigerant, Solstice N71 (R-471A), developed to comply with stricter greenhouse gas emission reduction regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key trends include automation in testing processes, integration of AI and machine learning, demand for non-destructive testing methods, and a focus on data traceability and compliance with EU Annex 11 and 21 CFR Part 11.
The major factors driving the growth of the Pharmaceuticals Packaging Testing Equipment market are increased regulatory scrutiny, rising pharmaceutical exports, growth in biologics, and the need for tamper-evident and sterile packaging validation.
The primary challenges include high equipment costs, limited availability of skilled operators, and complex validation procedures required for regulatory compliance.
The Equipment segment is expected to dominate the North-America Pharmaceuticals Packaging Testing Equipment Market holding a major market share in 2025, due to its widespread use in verifying product sterility and packaging integrity across blister packs, vials, and bottles.
