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Arneg buys Swedish company Frigadon

FrigadonSWEDEN: Arneg Nordic, the Swedish subsidiary of refrigeration equipment manufacturer Arneg Group, has acquired a majority share in Frigadon AB.

Frigadon is based in Halmstad on Sweden’s west coast. It has been manufacturing refrigeration units since 1977, servicing clients worldwide with racks, condensing units, water chillers and custom-designed products. It has built a dedicated production facility where all the company’s products are made and tested in house.

Frigadon has become renowned in the design and development of hydrocarbon refrigeration units, mainly R290 and R1270 since the mid 90s. It will shortly extend its focus on natural refrigerants to include CO2.

Arneg Group has 20 factories and 11 commercial offices in 25 different countries around the globe. With a turnover in excess of €500m, it boasts a comprehensive product range that includes cabinets, racks, checkouts, shelving, cold rooms, doors, plug-ins and related services.

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