HiRef uses Bitzer’s screw compressors to cool a computing centre adiabatically
The Italian company HiRef S.p.A. has started to use screw compressors from BITZER to cool a computing centre adiabatically with air-to-air heat exchangers. As the application is fitted with the low-GWP refrigerant R513A and is therefore A2L-ready, it can be converted to use the HFO refrigerant R1234ze, which has a GWP of less than 6,
Green Point UK Extends Service to Include Remanufactured Transcritical CO2 Compressors
In a significant technical and commercial development, Green Point UK, BITZER UK’s specialist services arm, has extended its remanufacturing operation to include transcritical carbon dioxide-based compressors. Will Pribyl, Green Point UK's general manager, said: "We have been aware for a while of an emerging need among UK customers for a certified remanufactured option as a
BITZER expands its Network of Authorized retailers
BITZER and wholesalers for the EMEA region are now in an even closer partnership in the form of the BITZER Authorised Network of Distributors. In future, only retailers represented in the network will be able to sell BITZER products. In doing so, the refrigeration and air conditioning specialist is preserving the high standard of its
Bitzer, Konvekta and Solaris join forces for air-conditioned electric buses
Alternative drives is a major topic that has preoccupied the bus sector for years. Especially in the transit bus segment, the trend away from the classic internal combustion engine and towards electrically powered buses has long been a reality, including for Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), which in 2019 ordered new electric buses from bus manufacturer Solaris.
Find the future with BITZER and HVAC&R Japan 2022
The specialist for refrigeration and air conditioning technology BITZER will be presenting its product highlights at HVAC&R 2022 in Tokyo. From 1 to 4 February, energy-efficient reciprocating, screw and scroll compressors as well as digital solutions can be seen at the company’s stand 1-705 in Hall East 1 at the international exhibition centre Tokyo Big
Ground-breaking Energy Storage Solution uses BITZER Screw Compressors as ‘Battery Charger’
A pioneering new energy storage technology is using BITZER open-drive screw compressors to generate high efficiency cooling as an alternative, low-carbon power source. The patented EnergiVault, being developed by O-Hx Ltd, is designed to support decarbonisation of industrial processes, and commercial and residential buildings using stored 'coolth' as a source of energy. EnergiVault was recently
BITZER sets up competence centre for rotary compressors with joint-venture partner in China
Together with a long-standing Chinese partner, BITZER is establishing a joint venture in the Province of Jiangsu in eastern China. Starting next year, the company will produce rotary compressors for smaller capacities exclusively for the Chinese market in Zhenjiang. ‘A lot is changing in China at the moment,’ explains Rainer Große-Kracht, Vice Chairman of the
Green Point UK Expands Support for Marine Sector with Flynn Refrigeration Initiative
Green Point UK, BITZER UK's compressor remanufacturing and services arm, has launched a cooperation initiative with leading marine specialist Flynn Refrigeration to expand operations in the shipping sector. Flynn Refrigeration has more than 35 years’ experience in the industry and supports a wide range of clients, including ship owners, fleet managers and marine suppliers. The
Kevin Glass marks 35-years with BITZER UK
Kevin Glass, Managing Director of BITZER UK, is celebrating 35 years with the compressor specialist in a wide-ranging career than has spanned technical, management and, latterly, senior leadership roles. Kevin recalls how he began his career in the industry: “When I started grammar school, it was my dream to join the RAF and train as
BITZER provides components for successful vaccine production and storage in China
19 June 2021 marked the milestone of one billion doses of vaccinations against Covid-19 in China, contributing to the global fight against the pandemic. The specialist for refrigeration and air conditioning technology BITZER adds its contribution to this success: in Beijing and Wuhan, two new projects with BITZER products ensure the stability of the production
BITZER Digital Network is available for all BITZER partners
BITZER Digital Network (BDN) is available for all BITZER partners, to help them cope with the challenges of digitalization in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector. The network provides very specific benefits for users and organisations – with functionalities free of charge as well as extended features. BITZER Digital Network is a digital infrastructure for
BITZER has added two models to VARIPACK frequency inverters
BITZER has added models with IP55 and IP66 enclosure classes to its range of VARIPACK frequency inverters. Naturally, the new additions retain all of the product family’s known properties such as user-friendliness, reliability and performance. VARIPACK frequency inverters are designed for safe and easy capacity control and have been specially adapted for refrigeration and