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Industrial Fridge Freezer Products and Solutions from Johnson Controls
Welcome to a world where innovation drives sustainability. Introducing IREF - Industrial Refrigeration, Cooling, Heating, and Energy Solutions.
In the pursuit of a low-carbon future, energy management is key. As a trailblazer in industrial cooling systems and heating solutions, Johnson Controls presents a spectrum of offerings to tackle the challenges of running a sustainable, low-carbon business whilst maximising profitability.
Businesses in food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, logistics and beyond are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions without compromising operational performance. Johnson Controls IREF addresses precisely this challenge, combining decades of industrial refrigeration engineering expertise with the latest innovations in heat pump technology, natural refrigerant systems and intelligent controls to deliver solutions that are as commercially sound as they are environmentally responsible.
For businesses operating at a smaller scale or seeking precision control technology for commercial cooling applications, our commercial refrigeration controls provide the same trusted PENN engineering in a range tailored to commercial environments.
Full Lifecycle Solutions
From concept and consulting to installing and commissioning, we offer fully tailored solutions for absolute peace of mind. Every aspect of the design is fine-tuned to optimise your capital and operating expenditure.
With our long experience in the market and state-of-the-art capabilities, we provide support throughout the entire value chain to set you up for long-term success with optimised full cost of ownership.
This end-to-end approach sets us apart. Rather than supplying equipment alone, we act as a long-term engineering partner, combining SABROE and YORK technology with the project management and service infrastructure needed to deliver measurable results.
- Sustainable equipment development and manufacturing
- Tailored design and smart enhancement
- Quality installation with guaranteed performance
- Service for lifelong performance
Streamlined Development And Manufacturing
Our sales engineers work closely with our development engineers to offer the smartest, safest and most sustainable industrial fridge freezer solutions. In addition to state-of-the-art manufacturing, our sites in Europe boast an R&D centre and a testing facility where factory solutions can undergo customer-supervised performance and operational validation before the modules are shipped to the installation site.
Tailored Solutions That Win Every Time
With decades of experience developing the most complex applications, Johnson Controls is a market leader for optimised industrial refrigeration cooling, heating and energy solutions. Having the know-why and the knowhow means that our development engineers can offer smart enhancements, resulting in a more sustainable and cost-effective solution.
No two industrial refrigeration challenges are identical; our engineers approach every project by first understanding the specific process requirements. This application-first methodology means that the solution delivered is optimised for the actual operating conditions of your site rather than designed around a generic template, resulting in better performance
Installation: Dependability guaranteed
We are the right choice for big projects because we can oversee everything from the component specifications to the timelines and overall performance of our industrial cooling and heating installations. You can rely on the expertise and experience of Johnson Controls for new construction, expansion and retrofit projects of your industrial cooling, heating or energy systems.
Service: Lifelong performance enhancements
We're committed to optimising the value of your investment throughout its entire lifecycle. Leveraging our extensive engineering expertise, we proudly service both our own and other OEM machines. Our tailored service agreements include planned maintenance, operational enhancements through upgrades and retrofits, as well as rapid repairs and parts sourcing. Plus, we're always on hand with our round-the-clock emergency support for absolute peace of mind.
Industrial Cooling and Heating for a Huge Range of Applications
Our deep knowledge of energy-optimised temperature transfer systems enables us to deliver reliable, sustainable, flexible, and efficient refrigeration solutions.
Our solutions support applications across sectors, such as:
Industrial Freezer and Refrigeration Products
As a leading OEM supplier of reciprocating and screw compressors, chillers for standard and low temperature applications, heat pumps and control systems, we have the know-why, the know-how, the technological expertise and the market presence to support all your projects now and in future. Our variable-speed drive technologies make our portfolio the most flexible in the market and allow owners to save up to 30% energy costs compared to traditional fixed-speed compressors. We focus on natural refrigerants like water, ammonia, or CO2 to maximize safety and sustainability and to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
HitemHP
3x more energy-efficient compared to boilers, the high-temperature heat pump from Sabroe helps you to decarbonise at higher temperatures, providing up to 122°C. Single-stage, low-pressure heat pump working with natural refrigerants, with capacity range of 100 to 1,000 kW.
Using the reliable, world-renowned Sabroe SMC compressors, HitemHP has exceptional turndown capabilities, being able to operate between 100% and 18% of the design heating capacity.
HitemHP heat pumps are ideal for food and beverage, pharmaceutical applications and process industries, in processes like pasteurisation and sterilisation, where high temperatures are required.
Refrigerant: Butane or Isobutane
Hot water up to 122°C, suitable for indirect steam production
Heating capacity: 100 to 1,000 kW
Service and Support Capability
Getting the most out of Your Investment
We are dedicated to driving the results that matter most for your buildings, especially when it comes to industrial cooling systems and heating processes. Our seasoned experts will guide you through the design and installation stages, and together, we ensure the delivery of top-tier solutions, setting the benchmark for comfort and sustainability.
At Johnson Controls, we integrate state-of-the-art field techniques with advanced digital methodologies. Our comprehensive services span from overseeing installation, startup, and commissioning to steadfast operation and maintenance, further enhanced by optimisation, upgrades, and retrofits. This holistic approach boosts building and asset value and accentuates safety, productivity, and sustainability. By partnering with us, you can streamline the total cost of ownership for your industrial cooling and heating needs.
Service Agreements
Our service agreements for industrial fridge, freezer and fridge freezer systems are fully customisable from basic annual inspections to fully comprehensive 24/7 cover with guaranteed response times. Each agreement is underpinned by OEM-grade parts and manufacturer knowledge, giving you complete confidence in your service provider.
Repairs, Parts and Training
Our major investment in locally stocked OEM spare parts means we deliver industry-leading response times utilising our own network of more than 700 Service Technicians offering 24/7 availability.
Upgrade and Retrofit
As F-Gas phase-down requirements tighten, many operators of legacy industrial fridge and industrial fridge freezer systems face the challenge of transitioning to lower-GWP or natural refrigerants. Our upgrade and retrofit programmes offer a cost-effective pathway for upgrading compressors, controls and refrigerant circuits without the capital expenditure of a full replacement.
Other OEM Maintenance
We can service and maintain any machine from any manufacturer using OEM maintenance schedules and spare parts fitted by our own network of more than 700 highly skilled and experienced Service Technicians throughout Europe.
A comprehensive portfolio of dependable technologies
We are the dependable choice for the machines at the heart of any heat transfer application. With an unrivalled equipment portfolio backed by full project engineering and lifetime service capabilities, Johnson Controls is the preferred partner if you are looking for industrial scale heating and cooling process, coupled with peace of mind and lower overall cost of ownership.
Smart
Our clever designs maximise performance, efficiency, and operational flexibility to reduce your energy costs, which make up 80% of the lifetime operational expenditure of any refrigeration solution. This is especially significant for operators of industrial freezer and cold store facilities, where refrigeration systems run continuously.
Safe
Our products are optimised to the needs of each project and come with performance guarantees. In our testing facilities, we certify the performance of all our manufactured units under real conditions before shipping – a process which customers are invited to attend. It is peace of mind in practice and not just on paper.
Sustainable
Our extensive portfolio of equipment based on natural refrigerants makes Johnson Controls the safer and more sustainable choice. Besides lowering the environmental impact of customer projects in this way, we also lower your carbon footprint through more efficient and longer-lasting equipment.
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Industrial Freezer and Refrigeration Brands
Meeting your needs for performance, operational flexibility and lifetime cost efficiency, our proprietary SABROE and York products are the culmination of around a century of technological advances.
Sabroe
SABROE® provides customers with a comprehensive range of products, systems, and services to meet heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration needs in industrial, commercial, and residential buildings of all kinds.
York Process Systems
With decades of experience, YORK® refrigeration provides industrial refrigeration that you can rely on. YORK® Process Systems offer refrigeration and gas compression solutions for many different critical applications that are used in today’s energy, chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets.