Valerius Füner Prize Honors Top Graduate in Refrigeration Technology
Svenja Keppler, a standout graduate from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA), received the Valerius Füner Prize for her exceptional bachelor's degree in refrigeration, air conditioning, and environmental technology. The award was presented at the BITZER trade fair stand during Chillventa in Nuremberg. The prize, sponsored by THE SCHAUFLER FOUNDATION, was awarded by Christiane Schaufler-Münch
Green Point UK Launches Specialist Support Service for Screw Compressor Maintenance
Green Point UK, the service arm of BITZER UK, has introduced a dedicated support service for refrigeration contractors and engineers tasked with maintaining systems based on screw compressors. This new service is designed to provide expert guidance, troubleshooting, and on-site support to ensure effective maintenance and rapid resolution of any issues, minimizing downtime. Screw compressors,
BITZER Welcomes Eight New Trainees at Schkeuditz Site
In August 2024, eight young adults began their vocational training at the BITZER site in Schkeuditz. The future industrial mechanics and mechatronics technicians can look forward to long-term career development within the company, a specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technology. BITZER in Schkeuditz is one of the largest training production companies in
New Compact Freezer on R-449A Lowers Food Manufacturing Costs
A new moving-belt cycle/blast freezer leveraging BITZER Ecoline compressors on R-449A helps food manufacturers boost production in limited spaces while ensuring top-notch cooling performance, energy efficiency, and reliability. David Thirtle AirCon and Refrigeration Ltd redesigned traditional bulky industrial freezers to create this compact solution, resolving accommodation and maintenance challenges. The British-designed BBF500 employs advanced cycle
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences Achieves Major Milestones in Refrigeration Research
THE SCHAUFLER FOUNDATION (TSF) is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its endowed professorship in compressor technology at the Institute for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Environmental Technology at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences. Introduced in 2019, the program has significantly advanced both teaching and research in the field. "Strengthening research and teaching in air conditioning and
Green Point UK Swiftly Restores Cooling at Data Centre Following Chiller Failure
Prompt action by Green Point UK ensured that critical cooling at a major UK data centre was maintained after several chillers at the site failed. The loss of cooling capacity left the data centre vulnerable to spikes in ambient temperatures or increased server usage, which could have overwhelmed the remaining cooling systems and caused severe
New Bitzer Painting System: Another Investment in Sustainability at the Rottenburg-Ergenzingen Site
BITZER, the specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technology, is investing in a new painting system and accompanying building to enhance sustainability and secure the future of its Rottenburg-Ergenzingen site. The resource-efficient facility is scheduled to commence operations in 2026. “BITZER has stood for quality ‘made by BITZER’ for 90 years,” says Christian
New Industrial Refrigeration Network Promotes Natural Refrigerants in Europe
Advansor, Armaturenwerk Altenburg (AWA), BITZER, Güntner, Johnson Controls, SCM Frigo S.p.A., Vahterus, and TH. WITT Kältemaschinenfabrik GmbH have launched the "Industrial Refrigeration Network" (IRN) to promote the use of natural refrigerants in industrial refrigeration technology across Europe. This collaborative initiative aims to shape the future of industrial refrigeration by welcoming further industrial partners. The network
BITZER UK Collaborates with O-Hx Ltd on Innovative EnergiVault Coolth Storage Technology
There is growing interest in the potential of ‘coolth storage’ as industrial refrigeration users and building owners implement decarbonisation plans and seek to enhance energy resilience. BITZER UK is collaborating with O-Hx Ltd on the development of EnergiVault, a pioneering coolth storage technology that uses high-efficiency BITZER open-drive screw compressors to generate cooling stored in
BITZER and Beijer Ref extend their partnership
BITZER and Beijer Ref have maintained a strong partnership over many years. Recently, both companies renewed their contract and will deepen their partnership during the next three years. BITZER supplies refrigeration and air conditioning components with a focus on the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and the Asia-Pacific region to Beijer Ref. Additionally, BITZER supports
ECOLITE System on A2L Refrigerant R-454C Delivers for Gloucestershire Meat Specialist
SK Refrigeration, Heating and Cooling Ltd has installed a low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigeration system running on A2L refrigerant R-454C for a leading meat processor in Gloucestershire, one of the first such projects to be installed in the UK. Based on three high-efficiency BITZER ECOLITE condensing units with a combined cooling capacity of 42kW,
Green Point UK Celebrates a Decade of Growth and Outlines its Vision for the Next 10 Years
Green Point UK, BITZER UK's compressor remanufacturing and services arm, is celebrating 10 years in business this April. The company, headquartered in Milton Keynes, has grown steadily since launching in 2014, and remains the UK's only compressor remanufacturer to operate alongside the original producer. Will Pribyl, General Manager since the launch, said: "We have a