Halcor, the copper and alloys extrusion division of ElvalHalcor, presented its latest innovation in high-performance copper alloys at the International Wrought Copper Council (IWCC) Technical Seminar 2026, introducing a newly developed alloy tube for heat exchangers and other applications. The presentation, titled “New Advanced Performance Copper-alloy Tube for Heat Exchanger Applications,” highlighted Halcor’s ongoing commitment to targeted innovation and to the development of advanced material solutions that respond to the evolving needs of the HVAC&R industry.
The IWCC Technical Seminar is an important international forum for the global copper value chain, bringing together technical experts, industry representatives and business stakeholders. Within this context, Halcor’s new alloy attracted strong interest, with positive feedback from both engineering-focused audiences and broader market-oriented participants. This dual response underlines the relevance of the innovation not only from a materials performance perspective, but also in terms of its commercial applicability and strategic value for manufacturers.
The new alloy has been designed to complement, rather than replace, Halcor’s established copper tube portfolio, including widely used DHP and CuFe2P solutions. These materials continue to deliver significant value across a broad range of applications. The new alloy further expands Halcor’s offering by providing an additional solution tailored to emerging requirements, enhancing the company’s ability to support customers across different operating conditions, refrigerant choices and system design needs.
This development comes at a critical moment for the HVAC&R sector, as the global transition towards low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants continues to reshape system requirements. Driven by stricter environmental regulations and sustainability targets, this shift introduces new technical demands, including higher operating pressures, reduced refrigerant charge and the need for materials that combine enhanced mechanical strength with excellent formability and manufacturability.
Against this backdrop, Halcor’s new alloy addresses key performance needs while maintaining compatibility with existing production and application processes. By doing so, it enables manufacturers to adapt to changing regulatory frameworks without compromising efficiency, reliability or industrial feasibility. The solution is positioned as an enabler of flexibility, allowing customers to select the most appropriate material depending on each system’s technical configuration and refrigerant strategy.
Halcor’s participation in IWCC 2026 reinforces its role as a trusted partner in the long-term evolution of the HVAC&R industry. Through continuous investment in research, technical expertise and portfolio development, the company remains focused on delivering advanced copper alloy solutions that support performance, adaptability and sustainable industrial progress.