The HVAC and refrigeration industry convened in Melbourne for ARBS 2026, where electrification, climate change and net-zero goals dominated the agenda.
Copeland, a global leader in compression technologies and control solutions, took center stage by unveiling cutting-edge advancements across three key sectors: Cold Chain, Residential and Commercial.
Over the three-day event, Copeland showcased its global expertise with solutions designed to address critical regulatory and sustainability challenges.
Shannon Lovett, Copeland’s country manager for Australia and New Zealand, highlighted the company’s commitment, stating, “These exhibits showcase our dedication to advancing the energy transition, adopting low-GWP refrigerants and ensuring crucial goods preservation through sustainable cold chain solutions tailored for the ANZ market.
We are proud to support our customers with future-ready solutions as they transition to lower-carbon, more resilient infrastructure”
Energy transition
HVAC stakeholders now face increasing pressure to enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprints and ensure reliable operation in mission-critical facilities.
Copeland is addressing these challenges with its innovative oil-free centrifugal compressor with Aero-lift bearing technology.
This multiple award-winning solution is engineered for applications requiring maximum cooling reliability, such as data centers, healthcare facilities, large chillers and heat recovery systems.
The groundbreaking Aero-lift bearing technology eliminates the need for complex electronics, backup sensors and auxiliary bearings, enabling frictionless, reliable operation at high speeds in high-ambient environments.
This innovation simplifies system design, reduces operational costs and meets next-generation requirements for efficiency, design flexibility and compatibility with low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.
Abel Gnanakumar, vice president of commercial HVAC for APAC & IMEA at Copeland, shared: “With superior high-lift performance, reliability in both full- and part-load conditions, and rapid restart capabilities during power interruptions, this compressor sets a new benchmark for air- and water-cooled chiller performance.”
For commercial and light industrial applications, Copeland’s FWV variable speed solution delivers exceptional efficiency with low-GWP refrigerants, advancing electrification and carbon-neutral objectives. Additionally, the YHV variable speed solution supports the electrification of both comfort and sanitary applications across diverse building types.
Cold chain
Australia’s cold chain is undergoing rapid transformation as regulations drive the phase-out of high-GWP refrigerants.
Copeland’s transcritical CO₂ scroll condensing unit offers a reliable and efficient solution for urban supermarkets and convenience stores
This innovative unit revolutionizes transcritical booster systems with scroll compression and plug-and-play components, providing unmatched flexibility for indoor or outdoor installations.
Its compact, low-noise design is ideal for urban environments, while Dynamic Vapor Injection (DVI) technology ensures efficiency and stable performance even in ambient temperatures up to 44°C.
The CO₂ CDU seamlessly integrates with heat recovery systems, repurposing waste heat for space or water heating, reducing energy costs, and enhancing sustainability. With advanced diagnostics, smart controls, and BMS compatibility, it delivers long-term reliability, lower total cost of ownership and food quality assurance.
Globally, Copeland has supported the transition to sustainable CO₂ systems, including assisting a major Australian retailer in reducing emissions across 100+ supermarkets.
Other innovations include the Copeland ZX condensing unit, a flagship solution for food retail, cold storage and food service with precise temperature management and dependable performance.
Copeland’s smart cold chain electronic technologies further enhance operational efficiency by enabling real-time access to critical data.