Global refrigeration company, Beijer Ref, has made significant inroads toward introducing eco-friendly refrigeration technology to Australia and New Zealand.
Announcing its fourth quarter results for 2015, the wholesaler said it has received its first order for eco-friendly refrigeration systems through its subsidiary, Patton, in New Zealand.
The refrigeration installation was manufactured by its Italian company, SCM Frigo, and installed in a leading food chain in New Zealand during the fourth quarter
“This first order for eco-friendly refrigeration technology is in line with our strategy to be a part of the changeover to eco-friendly refrigeration technology,” the company said in a statement.
“During the fourth quarter, we were given the opportunity, through our Dutch refrigeration wholesalers, Coolmark and Uniechemie, to participate in a pilot project initiated by a research team which had developed a new propane-based technology for more energy-efficient and eco-friendly refrigeration installations and which had sought to work in collaboration with us.
“The concept has been successfully launched in a leading food chain in Europe under the Triple Aqua brand. The interest is increasing and deliveries have been to other customers.”
Last year the company finalised its acquisition of Realcold and Patton. Beijer Ref Australia general manager, Craig Bicket, told CCN the process of rebranding will be completed by the end of 2016.