Smardt Chillers in Indian data centre deal
11th September 2025
CANADA/INDIA: Montreal-based Smardt Chillers is to supply its oil-free centrifugal chillers to Indian company Shree Refrigerations, a leading player in supplying cooling solutions to the defence sector.
Used in Karad, Maharashtra, Shree Refrigerations is described as a defence-focused manufacturer of advanced refrigeration and HVAC systems. It boasts 40 years of technical expertise serving the Indian navy and strategic defence sectors.
“India is one of the fastest-growing data centre markets globally, and we are delighted to work with Shree Refrigerations Limited to bring our world-class magnetic bearing chiller technology to this market,” commented Derek Chan, Smardt Chillers’ director data centres (Asia Pacific).
According to Shree Refrigerations’ chairman and MD Ravalnath Shende, partnering with a leading global player like Smardt aligns with SRL’s broader growth strategy.
“Data centers demand the highest levels of efficiency and uptime. Our association with Smardt allows us to deliver cutting-edge magnetic bearing chiller technology to Indian customers, strengthening our commitment to deliver efficient and reliable cooling solutions for mission-critical infrastructure.
“This milestone marks a significant step forward in SRL’s growth journey, enabling us to expand beyond our established leadership in defence and industrial cooling, into the rapidly growing data centre segment in India.”
Shree Refrigerations has manufactured, installed and commissioned more than 40 magnetic bearing chillers in India, demonstrating its expertise in the technology.
Smardt was founded in 2005 and acquired by Chinese air conditioning manufacturer TICA in 2018. Its product lineup includes air-cooled, water-cooled, and modular chiller for a wider range of applications.
