LIB Industry's Innovative Approach to Low-GWP Environmental Chambers in Europe

In January 2026, LIB Industry announced the successful implementation of low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) environmental test chambers throughout Europe, marking a milestone in compliance with EU regulations. This success comes exactly a year after the EU officially enacted its stringent GWP regulations, setting a limit of 150 on refrigerant GWP levels in industrial equipment.

The EU 2024/537 regulation has propelled the focus on lower GWP solutions, influencing laboratories and manufacturers to prioritize equipment that complies with these new standards. Instead of relying on transitional systems, which may soon face further restrictions, stakeholders are increasingly opting for the proven performance of compliance-ready technologies.

As a proactive Chinese manufacturer, LIB Industry began aligning its environmental chamber technologies with EU requirements long before the regulation came into effect. Their revamped temperature, humidity, and thermal cycling chambers are now operational in various European testing facilities. This strategic shift indicates a commitment not only to compliance but also to innovation and sustainability.

A System-Wide Engineering Approach

In contrast to simply swapping out refrigerants in existing systems, LIB Industry has developed ultra-low GWP refrigerant combinations, along with an optimized cascade refrigeration system. This technological advancement allows their chambers to maintain stable performance in extreme temperatures, reaching as low as –70°C, while concurrently reducing overall energy consumption—an essential factor in today’s green initiatives.

LIB Industry emphasizes that achieving low-GWP compliance necessitates a comprehensive engineering approach. After one year of operation in European laboratories, feedback has indicated a keener focus among customers on lifecycle efficiency, upgrade possibilities, and adherence to long-term regulations.

Continuing to innovate, LIB Industry is witnessing sustained interest in both brand-new low-GWP environmental chambers and retrofit solutions designed to replace outdated high-GWP equipment. By expanding its low-GWP engineering framework to accommodate customized system configurations, the company ensures ongoing compliance with EU standards.

A Diverse Portfolio

LIB Industry’s extensive portfolio encompasses not only temperature and humidity chambers but also various environmental test chambers designed for different testing requirements, including IP dust and rain tests, UV weathering tests, gas tests, and salt spray tests. This versatility allows for standardized to fully customized designs, catering to a broad range of customer needs.

With installations in nearly 60 countries, LIB Industry is well-positioned to support laboratories navigating the evolving landscape of environmental compliance regulations. As environmental stewardship becomes imperative, the transition from policy discussions to concrete operational enforcement is becoming a reality.

Conclusion

The commitment of LIB Industry to meeting EU regulations embodies the forward-thinking necessary for sustainable technological advancement. Their ongoing success serves as an exemplary model for other manufacturers seeking to align with environmental standards while ensuring practical applications of their technologies. As the demand for low-GWP solutions continues to rise, LIB Industry remains at the forefront of this transformative movement within the industry, providing solutions that prioritize both compliance and sustainability.