World News

Industry news and insights from Europe and around the World

UK News

Latest news and developments in the United Kingdom

Products

Keep up-to-date with the latest new products and technology

Features

General articles, applications and industry analysis

Bitzer opens office in Ukraine

Bitzer’s chief sales and marketing officer Gianni Parlanti (back row, third from left) joined the opening celebrations in Kyiv

GERMANY/UKRAINE: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer has opened an office in Kyiv (Kiev) to support its presence in the region.

The new office is affiliated with Bitzer Austria and will support its current Ukrainian wholesalers Domus Frigus and Schiessl GmbH.

Stressing the importance of the the Ukraine market, Bitzer’s chief sales and marketing officer Gianni Parlanti said: “We have built up a large market share and earned a lot of trust by working closely with our local partners in the past. We are certain that the Ukrainian economy and, in turn, the refrigeration and air conditioning market still have a lot of potential. Therefore, we want to grow throughout the region from our base in Kyiv and strengthen our business relationships through personal contact with users.”

Michael Eichberger, managing director of Bitzer Austria, said the new Ukraine office was of great significance due to it being the company’s first direct presence in the region. “Our staff at this office will serve not only the Ukrainian market, but also Azerbaijan, Georgia and the entire region,” he explained.

Latest News

28th March 2024

Hudson warns of unsafe US recovery cylinders

USA: The US refrigerant supplier and reclaimer Hudson Technologies has warned of illegal and unsafe recovery cylinders entering the US market.
28th March 2024

Topical talks at Bath breakfast meeting

UK: The next South West South Wales Refrigeration Society breakfast briefing will feature talks from three experienced and knowledgable speakers on varied refrigeration and air conditioning topics.
28th March 2024

CO2 compressor for multiple applications

ITALY: Frascold’s new TK HD series transcritical CO2 compressors are designed for a wide range of refrigeration and air conditioning applications, as well as high-temperature heat pumps up to 100°C.
28th March 2024

Copeland releases 50hp scroll in Asia

CHINA: US compressor manufacturer Copeland is to launch a 50hp scroll for heat pump OEMs in Asia.
27th March 2024

Daikin redesigns Perfera R32 air conditioner

BELGIUM: Daikin Europe has announced a next generation All Seasons Perfera R32 air conditioner with redesigned indoor and outdoor units, making them easy to install and use.
27th March 2024

Press fittings go large

UK: Conex Bänninger has expanded its >B< MaxiPro range of press fittings with the addition of a 1⅝in fitting.