Goyang, South Korea – The 18th Korea International Heating, Cooling, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Show (HARFKO 2026) took place at KINTEX Exhibition Center in Goyang from October 21 to 23, 2026. Led by Liu Yuhuan, General Manager of Sonyo Compressor, the team worked closely with local partners to bring a complete lineup of eco-refrigerant products covering four key application areas: air conditioning, refrigeration, heat pumps and vehicle thermal systems to the Korean market. Special emphasis was placed on introducing high-efficiency eco-friendly heat pump compressor solutions that have been field-proven in Europe and China, to meet Korea’s fast-growing heat pump demand.

Centered on the theme “HVAC&R Innovation Powered by AI and IoT”, HARFKO 2026 gathered 230 companies from 23 countries. Throughout the show, the Sonyo team collaborated seamlessly with local partners. From visitor reception and technical briefings to business negotiations, the booth delivered efficient and professional engagement.

## Complete Solutions for Four Segments, Eco-friendly Product Portfolio as Highlight

Sonyo Compressor’s exhibited product portfolio spans air conditioning, refrigeration, heat pumps and vehicle applications, focusing on eco-refrigerants and mature serial solutions. As Korea’s heat pump market expands rapidly, Sonyo took this opportunity to present its high-efficiency eco heat pump compressors, which boast extensive operational track records in Europe and China.
Sonyo keeps advancing compatibility with low-GWP refrigerants including R32, R290, R454B and R454C, aligning with the ongoing refrigerant transition roadmap of Korea’s HVAC industry.

## Positive Feedback from New and Returning Customers on Product Roadmap

Sonyo’s booth welcomed numerous new and existing Korean customers over the three-day exhibition. Attendees widely praised Sonyo Compressor’s development roadmap and market achievements in low-GWP refrigerant adoption and high-capacity product development.
This feedback echoes Sonyo’s ongoing technology strategy: in the vehicle segment, the R290 DC inverter scroll compressor has been launched and put into mass application; for commercial air conditioning and refrigeration, the high-power product range continues to be upgraded. Customers focused heavily on energy efficiency and long-term operational reliability under low-GWP refrigerants, which Sonyo addresses with its well-established serial product lineup.