Panasonic to Showcase Complete Range of HVAC&R Solutions at IRAC 2026

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is excited to announce it will be showcasing a range of innovative HVAC&R solutions at IRAC 2026, Ireland’s Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Exhibition. This year, Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions will highlight their latest technology advances aimed at retail and commercial applications on Stand B6.

As a biennial event, IRAC 2026 returns on Thursday 16^th April at the Green Isle Hotel in Dublin, offering professionals, faced with continuous industrial change, the opportunity to come together for the latest industry news, products and regulations within the commercial sector.

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions Ireland will be demonstrating its flagship line of natural refrigerant (R744/CO₂) condensing units: the iCORE CO₂ refrigeration range. Optimised for medium and low temperature applications, iCORE delivers high energy efficiency while helping operators meet current and future F-Gas and Ecodesign requirements. Designed for a wide range of retail environments including convenience stores, supermarkets, food service outlets and cold storage facilities, the iCORE range supports all-season reliability by Panasonic’s double stage BLDC inverter compressor technology, gas cooler design and advanced control software.

Alongside iCORE, Panasonic will be displaying the iCOOL refrigeration range, a comprehensive portfolio of inverter HFC and A2L-ready solutions. iCOOL combines advances inverter technology with high seasonal efficiency to help reduce energy consumption and operating costs. The range covers a wide spectrum of commercial refrigeration applications, offering capacities of up to 42kW for medium temperature and 14kW for low temperature use.

These refrigeration solutions will be presented alongside Jet Air Stream technology, part of its air-to-air portfolio. Designed specifically with retail and large open commercial spaces in mind, such as warehouses and gyms, Jet Air Stream delivers long-throw air flow distances of up to 30m, to help maintain consistent indoor temperatures across wide areas.

Visitors will also gain an early preview of Panasonic’s upcoming three-pipe VRF technology, scheduled for mid-2026 release. The ECOi EX MF4 Series transforms VRF technology by utilising R32 refrigerant and 3-Pipe performance, this new unit is designed for large-scale comfort, control and decarbonisation. The use of R32 refrigerant reduces environmental impact whilst the 3-Pipe technology allows flexible configurations and simultaneous heating and cooling with energy recovery. The preview will offer insight into how Panasonic is responding to the changing needs of retail and commercial projects, ahead of the product’s full market launch.

Members of the Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions Ireland team will be available throughout the day to discuss applications, system capabilities and upcoming developments. Product literature will also be available on the stand.

Organised by the Institute of Refrigeration Ireland, IRAC 2026 provides a dedicated platform for wholesalers, suppliers, contractors and consultants to explore the latest technologies, products and developments shaping the RACHP industry in Ireland. The event runs from 8.00am to 5.30pm and offers valuable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing and face-to-face interaction with fellow industry associates.

To find out more about Panasonic’s range of solutions, visit https://www.aircon.panasonic.eu/, and sign up to attend IRAC 2026 here https://iri.ie/irac-2026-irelands-refrigeration-air-conditioning-heat-pump-exhibition-cloned-15178/.