The 36th International Exhibition for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation, and Food Freezing Processing (hereinafter referred to as “2025 China Refrigeration Expo”) was successfully held in Shanghai from April 27 to 29, 2025, under the theme “Smart Connectivity for Climate Control, Sharing a Sustainable Future”. Organized by authoritative institutions including the Chinese Association of Refrigeration, China Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry Association, Shanghai Society of Refrigeration, and Shanghai Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Industry Association, the expo featured a total exhibition area of 115,000 square meters across 10 specialized halls. It showcased cutting-edge industry achievements and highlighted key sector trends through dedicated zones such as the Industry-Academia Collaboration Roadshow Demonstration Zone and Heat Pump Technology Pavilion, attracting nearly 1,200 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions worldwide.
The event hosted more than 80 theme forums, seminars, and technical exchanges, inviting domestic and international industry experts and enterprise technical representatives to interpret the latest industry policies, regulations, and technological development trends, promoting the advancement of China’s HVACR industry toward green, low-carbon, and healthy development. On the opening day, the expo welcomed over 46,000 professional visitors and buyers for onsite negotiations. To strengthen intellectual property protection, the 2025 China Refrigeration Expo established an intellectual property service booth, staffed by professionals from legal, intellectual property, and patent fields to provide onsite support for exhibitors and foster industry innovation.
With 38 years of development, the China Refrigeration Expo has become one of the world’s largest, most professional, and authoritative HVACR exhibitions. It has earned certifications from the International Association of the Exhibition Industry (IAEI), the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the China Association of Exhibition Halls (CAEH), receiving high recognition and affirmation from the industry.
Design of ZERO 2025 Exhibition Area
As an emerging leader in the air conditioning industry, ZERO (Booth: W2B25) made a high-profile appearance at this year’s expo. The brand showcased a range of innovative air conditioning products and attracted significant attention from overseas buyers due to its exceptional product performance and service system. The booth’s minimalist aesthetic design, featuring a blue-and-white color scheme, created a technological yet natural visual experience, while seamlessly integrating sustainability concepts into design details. This spatial narrative achieved a profound fusion of brand philosophy and refrigeration technology.
The ZERO booth remained crowded throughout the event, with numerous domestic and international clients engaging in discussions. Many overseas buyers expressed strong interest, stating that ZERO air conditioners not only meet their personal needs for home lifestyle quality but also provide comfortable office environments for employees. Additionally, ZERO systems demonstrate outstanding energy efficiency, significantly reducing ownership costs.
ZERO 2025 Exhibit Highlights
The booth showcased seven groundbreaking HVAC systems designed for high performance, flexibility, and sustainability:
- Rooftop PackageUnit: Featuring modular stacking design and C5-M grade anti-corrosion technology, it delivers flexible, expandable cooling solutions for factories and data centers in extreme conditions.
- Water-cooled Standing Cabinet: Equipped with shell-and-tube heat exchangers and quiet vibration damping technology, it serves sensitive environments like hospitals and laboratories.
- Tent Air Conditioner: With a portable integrated body and long-range airflow, it meets rapid cooling demands for emergency rescue and outdoor activities under T3 conditions.
- Ducted Air Conditioner: Utilizing dual-purpose installation and high static pressure performance, it overcomes long-distance air supply challenges in offices and shopping malls.
- Air-cooled Outdoor Unit: Through multi-voltage compatibility and 40% space optimization, it enables global deployment in retail and telecom sectors.
- Naturally Cooled Chiller Unit: Incorporating hydronic modules and EC fans, it reduces energy consumption for industrial facilities with wide-range节能adjustments.
- AHU Air Handling Unit: Integrated with modular heat recovery and IoT controls, it empowers precise energy management in high-rises and cleanrooms.
ZERO’s Core Competitive Advantages
- Sustainable Development: Green Technology-Driven Solutions
ZERO embeds environmental principles throughout product lifecycles. The 2025 models comply with EU F-Gas regulations and support low-GWP refrigerants (R32, R454B; GWP<150), reducing carbon footprints by 40% versus traditional options.
- Global Adaptability: Borderless Compatibility
ZERO units feature multi-voltage compatibility (208-460V/50-60Hz) and intelligent power adaptation for seamless integration with global grids. Enhanced T1-T3 climate operation (-30°C to 52°C) ensures reliability in extreme environments.
- Customer-Centric Service: Full-Cycle Support
Backed by state-of-the-art facilities and 70+ R&D engineers, ZERO has delivered 1,000+ projects across 130+ countries via 60+ overseas agents. Our 100-country Emergency Response Network, supported by multilingual technicians, achieves 80% remote repair rates. The industry-leading 10-year compressor warranty and customized maintenance plans reduce lifecycle costs by 25%.
Defining HVAC’s Future Through Technological Innovation
Amid climate and energy challenges, ZERO leads the industry toward efficiency, decarbonization, and intelligence. We provide not just equipment, but integrated ecological solutions encompassing products-systems-services. As a bridge connecting global economies and technologies, ZERO drives sustainable innovation to safeguard our shared future.
