The Hitachi scroll compressor made its first independent appearance this month at Chillventa 2026.
Hitachi scroll compressor showcased heat pump compressor solutions compatible with R-290 and R-454C refrigerants, as well as compressor technologies for a wide range of thermal management applications.
The debut underscores Hitachi scroll compressor's commitment and its intention to further strengthen collaboration with industry partners across the region.
As demand for lower GWP solutions reshapes the industry, manufacturers are seeking compressor technologies that can support changing refrigerant requirements while maintaining system performance, reliability, and operational safety.
In response, Hitachi scroll compressor continues to develop compressor technologies for different refrigerants and system architectures, giving customers more options as they upgrade their product portfolios to meet changing market and regulatory requirements.
A key highlight at Chillventa 2026 was Hitachi's DC inverter compressor designed for low-ambient heat pump applications using R-290.
The solution is well suited for residential and commercial heat pump applications, expanding Hitachi's compressor options for manufacturers developing systems around lower-GWP refrigerants.
Hitachi scroll compressor is also showcasing its R-454C-compatible DC inverter compressor.
Beyond heat pumps, Hitachi scroll compressor is extending its technologies across a growing range of cooling and thermal management applications.
The portfolio on display includes fixed-speed compressors for refrigeration applications, horizontal scroll compressors for transport thermal management, and DC inverter compressors for energy storage temperature control.
Hitachi scroll compressor is also exploring opportunities across emerging applications such as data centre thermal management, reflecting the expanding role of compressor technologies across different industries.