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 appoints marine service partner

Agreeing the deal (left to right): David Vos, operations director Ernest West & Beynon;
Wolfgang Kügel, Bitzer’s market sector manager marine & process and
Andrei Stefancu, technical director Ernest West & Beynon

UK: Bitzer has appointed Kent-based Ernest West & Beynon as an authorised marine service partner, with a particular focus on the specialist cooling requirements of the marine and offshore industries.

The agreement includes access to Bitzer compressors, components and refrigeration oils, plus Green Point services, including remanufactured compressors and site support.

Founded in London by Ernest West and Herbert Beynon in 1909, Ernest West & Beynon was a pioneer in CO2 cooling systems and refrigeration for icemaking. It later developed expertise in refrigeration for marine provision stores, and began its long association with leading marine fleet operators, which continues today.

The company maintains a strong presence at key ports in Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde, carrying out full life-cycle support for onboard marine refrigeration systems. Core technologies include chilled water plants, cold and cool storage rooms, galley equipment and air conditioning.

Although based in the UK, the company’s activities span the globe, with active projects in Germany, Spain, New York, Gibraltar, Cape Town, Singapore, the Middle East, and Australia.

“A key requirement for components in marine systems is approval by a classification body, and Bitzer equipment is fully listed and approved for use in this challenging environment,” commented Ernest West & Beynon’s technical director Andrei Stefancu.

The company has been using Bitzer products for over 30 years and is currently working on projects involving upgrading refrigeration plant with new Bitzer compressors and condensers, and in the advanced stages of tendering for contracts worth over £2m that include Bitzer equipment.

Latest News

3rd November 2024

Pressure exchanger improves CO2 refrigeration efficiency

USA: A technology adapted from the desalination industry is said improve COPs of CO2 refrigeration systems by up to 30%.
3rd November 2024

Danfoss valves meet UL flammability standards

DENMARK: Danfoss has released details of its new EVR and NRV safety valves, approved to meet UL standards for the safe operation of systems using flammable refrigerants.
3rd November 2024

Bock CO2 compressor scoops AHR Award

USA: The recently introduced Danfoss BOCK transcritical 6-cylinder CO2 compressor has scooped the refrigeration category award at the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Awards.
1st November 2024

Aston Uni study seeks to lessen cooling impact

UK: A team from Birmingham’s Aston University has been awarded a £415,000 grant to lessen the environmental impact of cooling in the UK.
1st November 2024

Hoshizaki consolidates Chinese interests

JAPAN/CHINA: Hoshizaki, the manufacturer of commercial food and beverage refrigeration equipment, is to integrate its development, manufacturing, and sales capabilities in China under one company.
1st November 2024

BUS applications up 12% in September

UK: Applications for the UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) reached 3,223 in September, a 12% increase on August, and nearly triple the volume received in September 2023.