EuroShop 2026 – CO₂ Safety, Gas Detection Technology and Simplification in Control Systems
In the second part of our trade fair report, we focus on two key topics from EuroShop 2026: CO₂ safety concepts and the increasing simplification of control and service systems.
CO₂ Safety Concepts in Focus: Gas Detection as Personal Protection
CO₂ has become an established refrigerant in many applications. At the same time, one fact remains crucial: CO₂ is odorless, meaning a leak cannot be detected by smell.
Especially in smaller enclosed spaces – such as cold rooms or technical rooms – CO₂ can accumulate and pose a potential risk to personnel.
For this reason, gas detection systems are not a “nice-to-have,” but an essential safety component.
Key functions include:
- sensors continuously monitoring CO₂ concentration
- alarms triggered when defined threshold levels are exceeded
- a clear focus on personnel safety
- enabling leak detection and targeted repair
- modern systems offering bus integration and remote monitoring
The practical context is decisive.
In retail-related applications, leaks in smaller rooms can become significantly more critical than in large open spaces.
Planning in this context means taking responsibility – technically, organizationally, and operationally.
Control Systems and Service: Fewer Parameters, Greater Practical Usability
Another clear trend was the simplification of control technology.
The industry is moving toward systems with:
- fewer manually adjustable parameters
- clearer system structures
- more robust commissioning processes
- improved serviceability
In the context of the shortage of skilled labor, this development is strategic.
Technology must not only deliver performance –
it must remain operable, maintainable and understandable in everyday operation.
Overall Conclusion: Safety and Practical Implementation Take Center Stage
EuroShop 2026 does not present a revolution – but it does reveal a clear direction:
- CO₂ safety as an integral part of modern refrigeration concepts
- efficiency as an economic driver
- simplification as a response to the shortage of skilled labor
- systems designed to function reliably in real-world operation
For KB KälteBeratung, the trade fair visit confirms one thing:
We are operating exactly where the market is moving – with the technical expertise, network and experience needed to identify solutions that work both technically and economically.
