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Editor’s note W


Smart cooling, cooler thinking


elcome to the January issue of 2026. T e drive toward smarter, cleaner and more resilient cooling and heating is gathering pace, but as this month’s


contributors remind us, progress depends on practical action as much as ambition. John Gallagher-Worthington of Carrier Rental


Systems examines how businesses can align sustainability goals with real-world operational readiness. From there, we move to the cold chain, where Adam Mann of GB Controls reframes the humble door as a critical thermal valve, and a frontline defence against costly energy driſt . Digitalisation is becoming increasingly important and features throughout, but IMS Evolve’s Lee Harpham tackles it head-on and explores how IoT- enabled air conditioning is shiſt ing from static plant to intelligent, responsive asset. Whole-life performance also takes centre stage. Diff usion’s Alexis Roberts outlines why modular fan coil units are gaining traction, while Embraco’s Daniel Hofmann highlights the oſt en-overlooked role of air movement in refrigeration effi ciency. Armstrong Fluid Technology’s Peter Wolff adds further depth with a look at the common causes of underperforming chilled-water pumps. We also spotlight the next generation of RACHP talent at WorldSkills UK, and visit T e Renewable Energy Warehouse, a new hands-on hub helping installers and homeowners navigate the fast-evolving heat pump landscape.


I hope you fi nd this issue informative and interesting.


Lynn Sencicle, Managing Editor lsencicle@datateam.co.uk


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