ARBS 2026: Supporting the next phase of refrigeration
ARBS 2026 brought together customers, suppliers and partners across the HVAC‑R industry in Melbourne, providing a platform to explore the technologies, solutions and approaches shaping the future of the sector.
As the industry continues to evolve, events like ARBS play a pivotal role in connecting refrigeration professionals with practical, on the ground solutions that support real work in the field.
This year ACTROL showcased how our product range, technical expertise and supplier partnerships are supporting these changes across refrigeration applications.
ACTROL
ACTROL works alongside refrigeration professionals to deliver solutions that align with the realities of modern system design, installation and maintenance.
By combining trusted brands, technical support and specialist knowledge, our focus is on helping customers work more efficiently and with greater confidence across every stage of a project.
Our stand at ARBS featured a range of leading technologies and products from trusted partners, including Tecumseh, Copeland, SensR, Prime and Flexitrak.
What this looked like at ARBS 2026
A key highlight on the stand was Virtual Engineer - ACTROL’s digital design tool built to support refrigeration professionals from heat load calculation through to system selection and quoting. By bringing this process into a single platform, Virtual Engineer helps reduce complexity, improve accuracy, and support faster decision-making on the job.
Alongside this, key areas included:
- Refrigeration solutions from Tecumseh, showcasing lower GWP systems, new evaporators and future‑ready compressor technology.
- Digital Monitoring with Pre-emptive Intelligence, Enhancing Visibility and Performance
- Application-led demonstrations, reflecting real installation and design scenarios
Together, these solutions highlighted how ACTROL is supporting customers as refrigeration continues to evolve.
Get in touch with your local branch to learn more.
