Bitzer appoints marine service partner

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.