Industrial Equipment

Atlanta – September 17, 2026 -- SlateSafety has launched the BEACON V3, a connected multi-sensor device that monitors worker exposure to heat, noise and lone-worker emergencies without relying on personal phones or IT infrastructure.

Device combines thermal, noise and lone worker monitoring in one unit

The BEACON V3 can be worn or mounted at industrial sites, tracking air temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, dew point, heat index, Humidex and estimated Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (eWBGT) to flag heat stress risks in real time.

For noise exposure, the device measures Sound Pressure Level with configurable A, C or Z weightings and Fast or Slow response times, calculating Leq, Dose, Projected Dose, Time Weighted Average (TWA) and Projected TWA to warn against long-term hearing damage.

Berlin – September 17, 2026 -- Midea has sold more than 10 million R290-based air conditioning units globally since 2018, cutting an estimated 5.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, the company announced at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

Midea claims 16 straight years as the world's top producer of R290-refrigerant air conditioners

The natural refrigerant carries near-zero global warming potential, contains no PFAS compounds, and delivers roughly 10% higher energy efficiency than conventional alternatives, according to the company. Midea says the carbon reduction achieved through R290 unit sales matches the absorption capacity of 6.2 million hectares of Amazon rainforest.

Warsaw and Istanbul – September 17, 2026 -- POWTEK Group deployed three of its manufacturing brands across two European trade shows in September, with KALTEC exhibiting HVAC systems at Heating Tech Expo 2026 in Warsaw while MORRTOP and X-CRAFTER presented kitchen appliances at Zuchex International Home and Kitchenware Exhibition in Istanbul.

POWTEK operates 12 production lines with capacity for 2 million units annually

The Group's new manufacturing base is now fully operational, adding intelligent production lines that hold ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. POWTEK, founded in 2003, currently supplies customers across more than 50 countries and regions as a manufacturing partner to established international brands.

Daleville, Virginia – September 17, 2026 -- Munters has completed an expansion of its data center cooling campus in Daleville, Virginia, adding manufacturing, training and testing space to scale production of customized cooling systems for AI and high-performance computing facilities.

Daleville site becomes largest of five global Data Center Technologies plants

The campus now spans 565,000 square feet (52,000 m2) and employs close to 600 people, making it the largest of Munters' five dedicated manufacturing facilities for its Data Center Technologies business area worldwide. The site produces the company's full data center cooling portfolio, including air side economizers, the patented SyCool Split, CRAHs, fan coil arrays and coolant distribution units.

Elkhart, Indiana – September 17, 2026 -- THOR Industries (NYSE: THO), the world's largest recreational vehicle manufacturer, has consolidated its North American RV operations under a single leadership structure, effective immediately.

Ken Walters becomes President of all North American RV operations

Walters, previously President of Jayco and leader of the Jayco and Tiffin Motorhomes group, now oversees coordination across all of THOR's North American operating companies. He reports directly to THOR executive management in Elkhart.

THOR restructures into three distinct operating groups

The company will now operate through three units: North American RV, European, and Supply. The move follows a two-quarter evaluation period during which THOR's leadership determined that unified coordination across all North American RV entities would deliver benefits on a faster timeline than the previously announced two-group model.

Racine – September 17, 2026 -- Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD) will rename itself Modexus Solutions once it completes the spinoff of its Performance Technologies business and merges the remaining operations with Gentherm, the company confirmed. The rebrand requires shareholder approval and the new entity will keep trading under the existing ticker, MOD.

Gentherm shareholders approve transaction at September 10 meeting

Gentherm shareholders overwhelmingly approved the deal at a special meeting held on September 17, 2026. The transaction is expected to close September 17, 2026, pending customary closing conditions.

Wixom, Mich. – September 17, 2026 -- ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA has appointed two new vice presidents and restructured its service organization after three consecutive years of double-digit growth, expanding its field service technician network by more than 30 percent to meet rising nationwide demand.

ZEISS Names Daniel Tagscherer VP of Finance & Business Operations

Tagscherer, a 20-year ZEISS veteran and most recently Global Head of Finance & Controlling for ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, will now lead finance, operations and strategic initiatives aimed at operational performance and organizational scalability. Hendrie Viktor, President of ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions North America, said Tagscherer's financial and transformational leadership would help the company build for future growth.

Lehigh Valley, Pa. – September 16, 2026 -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) will donate up to $15,000 to the Ceramic & Glass Industry Foundation and the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council through a donation tied to attendance at the 87th Conference on Glass Problems in Toledo, Ohio, running Sept. 14-17.

Air Products Foundation Ties Donation to Booth Visits

For each visitor to its exhibit and hospitality event, the Air Products Foundation will contribute $100, capped at a total of $15,000, to support the next generation of ceramic and glass professionals. The event runs 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET on Sept. 14 and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET on Sept. 15 in Salon 2 of the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel.

Berlin – September 16, 2026 -- Midea has sold more than 10 million air conditioners using the natural refrigerant R290 since 2018, cutting an estimated 5.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions, the company said at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

Midea holds the top spot in R290 air conditioner production for a 16th consecutive year

The company positioned itself as the world's largest manufacturer of R290-based air conditioning units, citing the refrigerant's near-zero CO2 footprint, absence of PFAS chemicals, and roughly 10% higher energy efficiency compared with conventional alternatives. Midea said the emissions avoided through its R290 sales volume are comparable to the carbon absorption capacity of 6.2 million hectares of Amazon rainforest. A cutaway model at its booth let visitors view the compressor technology in operation.

Berlin – September 16, 2026 -- Midea has sold more than 10 million R290-refrigerant air conditioners globally since 2018, cutting carbon emissions by approximately 5.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, an impact the company compares to the carbon absorption of 6.2 million hectares of Amazon rainforest. The Chinese appliance maker detailed its sustainable HVAC portfolio at IFA 2026 in Berlin, positioning R290 natural refrigerant technology as the centerpiece of its European growth strategy.