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BITZER Japan: a decade of success
18.04.2018Osaka/Sindelfingen, 18.04.2018. BITZER, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors, has been successful in the Japanese market with its own subsidiary since late 2007, and plans to keep it that way: BITZER Japan K.K. would like to expand over the next year and become the region’s leading supplier of reciprocating compressors in CO₂ compound systems.
BITZER acquires Alfa Laval’s product group shell-and-tube heat exchanger
04.04.2018Vicenza/Alonte/Sindelfingen, 04.04.2018. BITZER is expanding its product portfolio and acquires the shell-and-tube heat exchanger segment of Alfa Laval SpA based in Alonte, Northern Italy.
Two BITZER compressors have been awarded the ACREX Awards of Excellence
19.03.2018Bengaluru/Sindelfingen, 19.03.2018. Overwhelming success for BITZER: the world’s biggest independent manufacturer of compressors has won not one but two ACREX Awards of Excellence. At the ACREX trade show in Bengaluru, the jury awarded the prize for the category Green Products to the OS.A95 screw compressors for the natural refrigerant ammonia and to the ECOLINE reciprocating compressors with IQ module in the Innovation category.
BITZER showcases ORBIT+ with high efficiency motor during world debut at Mostra Convegno 2018
13.03.2018Milan/Sindelfingen, 13.03.2018. BITZER, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors, is exhibiting its latest product highlights at Mostra Convegno in Milan from 13 to 16 March 2018 (stand H29 K30, hall 24). Here, visitors will be able to experience a world first: BITZER ORBIT+; a new scroll compressor series offering the highest level of efficiency to meet and exceed the Ecodesign Directive.
World first: BITZER introduces ORBIT FIT with economiser technology at Mostra Convegno 2018
13.03.2018Milan/Sindelfingen, 13.03.2018. BITZER is showcasing its product range at the Mostra Convegno fair in Milan on stand H29 K30 in hall 24 from 13 to 16 March 2018. One of the compressor specialist’s most important innovations is the new ORBIT FIT scroll compressor for improved efficiency and capacity especially in heat pump applications.
New BITZER CSH version for high efficiency in liquid chillers
13.03.2018Milan/Sindelfingen, 13.03.2018. Compressor specialist BITZER is showcasing its new products at the Mostra Convegno trade fair in Milan: the CSH.6 series, which includes the new high-efficiency model of BITZER’s proven compact screw compressors, will be on display at stand H29 K30 in hall 24 from 13 to 16 March 2018.
The energy-efficient solution for natural refrigerants
13.03.2018Milan/Sindelfingen, 13.03.2018. Compressor specialist BITZER will be presenting innovative compressor solutions at Mostra Convegno 2018. On stand H29 K30 in hall 24, visitors will be shown reciprocating compressors from the CKH2 series, amongst others. These CO₂ compressors are especially suitable for applications in supermarket refrigeration.
BITZER opens service centre in Kenya
07.03.2018Nairobi/Sindelfingen, 07.03.2018. BITZER, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors, is opening an authorised service centre (ASC) today in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, and therefore now offers its partners more services.
BITZER CSVH and ORBIT compressors presented in Moscow
27.02.2018Moscow/Sindelfingen, 27.02.2018. BITZER, the specialist in refrigeration compressors, will be showcasing various highlights from its screw and scroll technologies at the Climate World 2018 exhibition in Moscow, Russia, from 27 February to 2 March (Expocentre Fairgrounds, Stand 2A3003). The annual trade fair is the most anticipated event within the Russian HVAC&R market and took place for the first time in 2005.
BITZER shows compressor solutions for low-GWP-refrigerants in Japan
27.02.2018Tokyo/Sindelfingen, 27.02.2018. BITZER, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors is exhibiting its latest product highlights at HVAC&R 2018 in Tokyo, the most important Japanese trade fair for refrigeration and air-conditioning. From 27 February until 2 March 2018, energy-efficient reciprocating, screw and scroll compressors can be seen at the company’s stand (hall 4.5.6, stand W-501) for a wide variety of refrigeration and air-conditioning applications.
Intelligent BITZER solutions for refrigeration and air-conditioning
22.02.2018Sindelfingen/Bangalore, 22.02.2018. Compressor specialist BITZER will be showing its low-emission and energy-efficient solutions at the ACREX India 2018 exhibition in Bangalore, India, from 22 to 24 February (Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Hall 4, Stand C-18). With around 600 exhibitors and more than 50,000 visitors from 30 countries, ACREX India is the most important trade fair for refrigeration and air-conditioning in India. This year’s focus is sustainability, environmental compatibility and CO₂ neutrality.
BITZER ECOLINE+ is Refrigeration Product of the Year
01.02.2018London/Sindelfingen, 01.02.2018. One of the leading British magazines serving the refrigeration and air conditioning industry has honoured the reciprocating compressors of the traditional German company BITZER. The Refrigeration Product of the Year is the ECOLINE+ series for transcritical CO₂ applications.
Rainer Große-Kracht elected as the new chairman of ASERCOM
01.02.2018Brussels (Belgium)/Sindelfingen (Germany), 1 February 2018. On 12 January, during the annual general meeting of the Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers (ASERCOM), Rainer Große-Kracht was elected as its new chairman of the board. With a degree in mechanical engineering, he has worked for more than two decades in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. As the Chief Technology Officer and a member of board at BITZER, the specialist in refrigeration compressors, he has now represented the company in the ASERCOM association for 6 years. Große-Kracht follows on at ASERCOM from Stephane Nassau from Danfoss.
BITZER heat exchangers and pressure vessels go flexible
25.01.2018Sindelfingen, 25.01.2018. BITZER launches an easy-to-use order system for heat exchangers and pressure vessels (HEXPV) that can be modified according to customer preferences. The compressor specialist has been successfully producing HEXPV products since 1954.
BITZER Indonesia celebrates 20-year anniversary
19.01.2018Jakarta/Sindelfingen, 18.01.2018. Compressor specialist BITZER has been operating in Indonesia for more than 50 years already. In 2017, it celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first site there, strengthening the island country as a BITZER location with production sites and offices.
ROADSTAR compressors keep on trucking
21.12.2017Sindelfingen, 21/12/2017. Compressor specialist BITZER has made it even easier to maintain its ROADSTAR transport compressors: users can now access a two-part maintenance video on replacing the shaft seal. ROADSTAR compressors have been successfully used for mobile air conditioning applications since 2012.
BITZER introduces warranty extension packages
18.12.2017Sindelfingen, 18.12.2017. Compressor specialist BITZER introduces complimentary one-year individual warranty extension for IQ products, which is extendable up to an overall guarantee of five years. For non-IQ products, specific warranty extension packages are now available in the 2018 official price list.
BITZER’s new EPARTS spare parts software online
06.12.2017Sindelfingen, 06.12.2017. BITZER, the specialist in refrigeration compressors, is expanding its customer service and has therefore updated its tried-and-tested spare parts software. The new version of BITZER EPARTS has been online since early October.
SONGZ buys Lumikko
04.12.2017Shanghai/Sindelfingen/Seinäjoki, 04.12.2017. The Chinese company SONGZ AUTOMOBILE AIR CONDITIONING CO., LTD. is taking over Lumikko Technologies Oy. The Finnish company has been part of the BITZER Group since 2012 and is specialised in the development and manufacture of refrigeration systems for the truck and trailer sector. In future, Lumikko will thus be part of SONGZ, BITZER’s long-standing partner in China.
BITZER and Maersk Container Industry sign ten-year contract
29.11.2017Sindelfingen, 29/11/2017 - BITZER, the specialist for refrigeration compressors, is announcing a new 10-year agreement to extend its collaboration with Maersk Container Industry (MCI), the leading manufacturer of refrigerated transportation equipment and part of the Transport and Logistics division of Danish A.P. Moller-Maersk.
Tested and found to be excellent
27.10.2017Sindelfingen, 27 October 2017. Safety on board with ammonia as the refrigerant. The ship classification society DNV GL (Det Norske Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd) now also certifies the BITZER screw compressors in the OS.A95 series. Models OSKA9593-K and OSKA95103-K are available, which amongst other features boast large displacement flow rates of up to 1,015 m³/h, with an integrated IQ Modul and infinite capacity control. Apart from a variety of reciprocating compressors, open and semi-hermetic screw compressors, with this, BITZER now also has the largest and newest series of screw compressors with the DNV GL certificate.
Three reasons to celebrate
20.10.2017Leipzig/Sindelfingen, 20.10.2017. At the end of September 2017, the traditional BITZER EMEA Distribution Conference was held in Leipzig, Germany. The compressor specialist BITZER – with its headquarters in Sindelfingen, Germany – has one of its most important production plants in close-by Schkeuditz, and at the conference, it picked out three international partners for particular achievements: ECR Italy from Italy, TAIRIS AEVE from Greece and RSL Ireland from Ireland
BITZER compresses the bus sector
20.10.2017Sindelfingen/Kortrijk, 20.10.2017. The next steps into a green future: From 20 to 25 October, BITZER, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors, is presenting its climate-friendly solutions for bus applications at Busworld 2017 at stand 110 in hall 1.
BITZER COMPACT with a new look
14.09.2017Sindelfingen,14 September 2017. New look, same standards: BITZER has revamped the look and layout of its BITZER COMPACT customer magazine. No longer published in print, COMPACT is now only available in digital form.
Full focus on energy efficiency
12.09.2017São Paulo/Sindelfingen, 12.09.2017. Compressor specialist BITZER is showcasing its product range, including its most important innovations, at the 20th Febrava fair at São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center on stand F10 from 12 to 15 September 2017.
BITZER opens an office in Ukraine
14.08.2017Kyiv/Sindelfingen, 14 August 2017. The long-standing German company BITZER, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors, is bolstering its commitment in Ukraine and eastern Europe.
The international symposium in Rottenburg: The BITZER IRS symposium
03.08.2017Sindelfingen/Rottenburg, 3 August 2017. Recently the BITZER International Refrigeration Seminar (IRS) Symposium took place at the SCHAUFLER Academy in Rottenburg, near Stuttgart, Germany. Professor Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker, former director of the UNO centre for science and technology, gave a lecture about energy efficiency and the use of resources.
BITZER offers digital support for using VARIPACK frequency inverters
05.07.2017Sindelfingen, 05.07.2017. Compressor specialist BITZER has published a video explaining how to design, configure and commission its VARIPACK frequency inverters. The video can be found on the YouTube video platform and offers valuable assistance when it comes to using the external frequency inverters.
BITZER condensing units win the HVACR trust award
30.06.2017Karlsruhe/Sindelfingen, 30 June 2017. BITZER couldn’t be happier about this confirmation of customer trust: with its condensing units, the company won the 2017 HVACR trust award (Vertrauenspreis der LüKK) in the condensing units category.
BITZER expands BEST service tool
14.06.2017Sindelfingen, 14.06.2017. Compressor specialist BITZER introduces the latest update for its Electronics Service Tool, the BEST software, which allows refrigeration and service engineers to operate all BITZER IQ products at the computer quickly and with ease.
FC Red Bull Salzburg wins the BITZER Cup 2017
09.06.2017Rottenburg am Neckar/Sindelfingen, 09.06.2017. This year, the Turn- und Sportverein (TuS) Ergenzingen held its international youth football tournament in the district of Ergenzingen in Rottenburg for the 46th time. Over the course of three days on 3–5 June, eight teams from five European countries competed for the coveted BITZER Cup. FC Red Bull Salzburg eventually saw off RCD Espanyol de Barcelona with 1:0 in the final.
Set up, then quickly and easily connect the ECOSTAR condensing units
24.05.2017Sindelfingen, 24.05.2017. Compressor specialist BITZER has made the installation of its ECOSTAR condensing units even easier: users can now watch a video explaining the subject on the BITZER website and on the video platform YouTube for support. With the new ECOSTAR LHV5E and LHV7E series, BITZER has developed two air cooled and particularly energy-efficient series of condensing units.
Fake oils discovered in Asia
04.05.2017Sindelfingen, 4 May 2017. The long-standing company BITZER warns users against imitation oils. In Vietnam and Korea, counterfeiters partly disguised their imitations with the logo and name of the specialist for refrigeration compressors. These forgeries can lead to compressor breakdown, in contrast to the use of BITZER Original Refrigeration Oils.
BITZER opens first office in Nigeria
20.04.2017Sindelfingen/Lagos, 20.04.2017. BITZER, the specialist in refrigeration compressors, is convinced of the economic potential of West Africa and is opening an office in Nigeria.
Intelligent BITZER CSW compact screw compressor celebrates its world premiere at China Refrigeration 2017
13.04.2017Shanghai/Sindelfingen, 13 April 2017. With the CSW105, BITZER will present the new range of its energy-efficient compact screw compressors at the China Refrigeration trade fair from 12 to 14 April in Shanghai (Hall E2, Stand F25). They can be used with R134a, HFO/HFC blends and HFOs, and offer improved energy efficiency.
BITZER UK and G&O Refrigeration win ACR Project of the Year for ice rink application in Milton Keynes
17.03.2017Milton Keynes/Sindelfingen, 16.03.2017. At the end of January, compressor specialist’s BITZER British subsidiary BITZER UK and the company G&O Refrigeration were honoured with this year’s National ACR and Heat Pump Award in the category ”ACR Project of the Year“. They won the award for a series of ice rink projects that have delivered dramatic energy savings for end users.
Smart and efficient cooling for supermarkets
05.03.2017Düsseldorf/Sindelfingen, 05.03.2017. From 5 to 9 March on stand D65 (hall 17) at the traditional EuroShop trade fair, the compressor specialist BITZER is showing its innovative ECOLINE+ reciprocating compressors.
EuroShop 2017: New energy efficient ECOSTAR condensing units already comply with the Ecodesign Directive for 2018
05.03.2017Düsseldorf/Sindelfingen, 05.03.2017. At the EuroShop trade fair from 5 to 9 March, on stand D65 (hall 17), compressor specialist BITZER is presenting its new ECOSTAR condensing units.
BITZER opens first office in Senegal
15.02.2017Sindelfingen/Dakar/Saint Priest, 08.02.2017. BITZER, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors, is convinced of the economic potential of West Africa and opens an office in Senegal today.
BITZER publishes an update for its BEST service tool
20.01.2017Sindelfingen, 20.01.2017. The compressor specialist BITZER is presenting the latest update to its electronics service tool (BEST software). Refrigeration and service engineers can quickly and easily operate all BITZER IQ products from their PC using the BEST software.
A change in management at BITZER Benelux
19.01.2017Sindelfingen/Hasselt, 19 January 2017. Ruud van Dissel, longtime Sales Manager at BITZER, took over management of BITZER Benelux on 6 October 2016. He succeeds Ronald Bekker.
BITZER establishes a subsidiary in Iran
06.12.2016Sindelfingen/Tehran, 05.12.2016. Confident of the growth potential in Iran, BITZER, the specialist in refrigeration compressors, is expanding its presence there.
BITZER opens first office in Kenya
17.11.2016Sindelfingen/Nairobi, 17.11.2016. BITZER, the specialist in refrigeration compressors, is convinced of the growth opportunities in East Africa and opens an office in Nairobi today.
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences ensures the next generation of qualified refrigeration and air conditioning specialists
14.10.2016Nuremberg/Sindelfingen, 14 October 2016. Representatives of Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences again presented the Valerius Füner Prize at the BITZER trade fair stand at Chillventa 2016. The primary sponsor of the award was THE SCHAUFLER FOUNDATION. This year’s award went to two exceptional mechanical engineering students with a focus on refrigeration and air conditioning.
New BITZER refrigerant app
11.10.2016Nuremberg/Sindelfingen, 11.10.2016. The compressor specialist BITZER has overhauled its free app. The new digital refrigerant reference tool for iOS and Android smartphones will be available in time for Chillventa.
BITZER software with lots of additional options
11.10.2016Nuremberg/Sindelfingen, 11 October 2016. With the BITZER software 6.5.0, customers can calculate the performance data for innovative products with new refrigerants and access technical information. In this way, the compressor specialist helps users select the appropriate components.
BITZER is HFO-ready
11.10.2016Nuremberg/Sindelfingen, 11 October 2016. Following extensive testing and an intensive qualification programme, compressor specialist BITZER has approved several compressor series for HFO/HFO blends. The long-standing company will be showcasing several models that are now also designed for refrigerants with low global warming potential at the Chillventa 2016 trade fair at Nuremberg Exhibition Centre (hall 7, stand 330) from 11 to 13 October.
Next generation of compressors for CO₂ applications
11.10.2016Nuremberg/Sindelfingen, 11 October 2016. Compressor specialist BITZER will be presenting its new ECOLINE+ reciprocating compressors at Chillventa (NürnbergMesse, Hall 7, Stand 330) between 11 and 13 October.
Efficient capacity controls for cost savings
11.10.2016Nuremberg/Sindelfingen, 11 October 2016. Flexibility and an extensive range of applications take priority at BITZER, the compressor specialist, including when it comes to its technologies for capacity control in reciprocating compressors. Refrigeration and air conditioning engineers can choose between the VARISPEED compressor series with integrated frequency inverter, the external VARIPACK frequency inverter and speed control provided by the CRII mechanical capacity control. The different concepts offer individual benefits, increase energy efficiency and reduce life cycle costs
Sold millions of times around the world: Reciprocating compressors and condensing units made in Germany
02.09.2016Sindelfingen/Schkeuditz, 02.09.2016. The compressor specialist BITZER delivered its 2.5 millionth product, which was made at Schkeuditz near Leipzig in Germany, to one of its longest-standing customers, Oy Combi Cool Ab from Finland.
ASERCOM certifies BITZER compressors and condensing units
12.07.2016Sindelfingen, 12.07.2016. The Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers (ASERCOM) certified a total of 32 BITZER compressors and condensing units in 2015. This means that the high coefficients of performance and the efficiency of the products made by the compressor specialist have now been confirmed by a neutral party.
BITZER Condensing Units complying with the EU Ecodesign Regulation 2015/1095
29.06.2016The EU Ecodesign Regulation 2015/1095 for condensing units and process chillers for medium and low temperature application will go into effect in July 1, 2016, while the MEPS requirements (= Minimum Energy Performance Standards) will again be intensified significantly in July 2018.
BITZER has already implemented the necessary measures at an early stage in order to comply with or even exceed the efficiency criteria. For deliveries from the effective date, the (CE) Declaration of Conformity as well as supplementary documents for all product series will be available for download.
Read more about BITZER condensing units in connection with the EU Ecodesign Regulation 2015/1095 in the attached document.
A change in management at BITZER Refrigeration Asia
23.06.2016Sindelfingen/Singapore, 23 June, 2016. Luca Bernini and Ang Chin Leong will be taking over management of BITZER Refrigeration Asia on 1 July.
BITZER as platinum sponsor at ATMOsphere Australia
09.05.2016On May 16, 2016, BITZER will have another good platform to talk about the opportunities and challenges linked to the use of natural refrigerants: As a platinum sponsor, the specialist in refrigeration compressors will attend the premiere ATMOsphere Australia, held in Melbourne.
Ian Suffield – Engineering Manager at BITZER Australia – will be a speaker at this event. He will give some insights into innovative refrigeration solutions, made by BITZER. We are looking forward to his speech!
SCHAUFLER Academy’s energy concept receives DEUTSCHER TGA-AWARD
02.05.2016Berlin/Rottenburg/Sindelfingen, May 2, 2016. The energy concept of BITZER’s SCHAUFLER Academy received the DEUTSCHER TGA-AWARD 2016 in the New Building category. The international training centre of the specialist for refrigeration compressors is located in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen on the grounds of the BITZER competence centre for screw compressors.
BITZER wins Acrex Award for ‘Green Products’
15.04.2016Sindelfingen/Mumbai, 13.04.2016. In the entire refrigeration and air conditioning industry, the colour green stands for one company: BITZER. The specialist in refrigeration compressors has gained its excellent reputation as long-standing company with ingenuity, reliability and quality over more than 80 years. The fact that the CSVH3 series won the Acrex Award of Excellence 2016 emphasises BITZER's position as a driver of innovation within the entire industry and proves that if it's green on the outside, it's green on the inside.
Flexible Energy Savings with Frequency Inverters
15.03.2016Milan, 15.03.2016. BITZER, the specialist in refrigeration compressors, will be presenting the VARIPACK product series for the first time at the Mostra Convegno trade fair in Milan. All BITZER reciprocating compressors can be operated with this new generation of intelligent frequency inverters. They feature impressive user-friendliness, reliability and high capacity. BITZER will be exhibiting in hall 24, stand H29K30 at the Mostra Convegno trade fair from March 15 to 18, 2016.
BITZER approves HFO refrigerants for screw compressors
15.03.2016Milan, March 15, 2016. Following an extensive qualification program, compressor specialist BITZER has announced approval of the R1234yf and R1234ze(E) HFO refrigerants for its CSH and CSW screw compressors. The two alternatives to R134a have a global warming potential (GWP) of under ten, while the GWP of R134a is around 1,400. With a GWP of about 600 each, the HFO/HFC blends R513A and R450A are also approved for the CSH and CSW series. Unlike the pure HFO refrigerants, they’re nonflammable.
Higher Refrigerating Capacity up to 660 Kilowatts
08.03.2016Sindelfingen/Vicenza, 08.03.2016. BITZER, the specialist in refrigeration compressors, will be presenting its latest innovations and product developments at the Mostra Convegno trade fair in Milan (hall 24, stand H29K30), including the newest products of the CSVH3 series for highly efficient water chillers for air conditioning and process cooling, as well as industrial heat pumps. The speed-regulated compact screw compressors with integrated frequency inverters feature impressively high performance and improved (E)SEER values.
When cold is vital
24.02.2016Sindelfingen/Mumbai, February 25, 2016. Refrigeration compressor specialist BITZER is presenting its product solutions for India at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre in the city of Mumbai between 25 and 27 February (hall 5, stand M-3-4).
Intelligent software for intelligent products
18.02.2016Sindelfingen, February 18, 2016. The compressor specialist BITZER has made operating its BITZER Electronics Service Tool (BEST) even easier: users can now watch a video explaining how to use the tool on the BITZER website and on the video platform YouTube. Refrigeration and service engineers can quickly and easily operate all BITZER IQ products from their PC using the BEST software.
Intelligent Cooling with the New BITZER ECOSTAR
16.02.2016Sindelfingen, February 16, 2016. The compressor specialist BITZER has brought out the LHV5E series to complement its range of air cooled condensing units. The new series already fulfills the efficiency requirements of the EU Ecodesign Regulation 2015/1095, which comes into application as of July 2016.
BITZER inaugurates its international training centre
03.02.2016Sindelfingen/Rottenburg am Neckar, 03/02/2016. Following a year-long construction period, BITZER, the specialist in refrigeration compressors, has inaugurated a new 1,500-square-metre international training centre in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen. BITZER has named it in honour of Senator h. c. Peter Schaufler, the long-standing owner of the firm who passed away recently.
New refrigerants approved for 2-stage reciprocating compressors
11.01.2016Sindelfingen, 11.01.2016. The compressor specialist BITZER has optimised its 2-stage reciprocating compressors. All models can now be run with R448A and R449A refrigerants and thermostatic expansion valves.
Compact on the road
02.10.2015Kortrijk/Sindelfingen, 02.10.2015. 80 years of experience and innovation. From 16 to 21 October, BITZER, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors, is presenting its new SPEEDLITE scroll compressors for mobile applications at Busworld (stand 110, hall 1).
International award
02.10.2015Sindelfingen/Hollola, 30.09.2015. For the fifth time, the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has awarded the internationally coveted prize of Heat Pump City of the Year. In 2015, BITZER’s customer Calefa Oy won the award for a project in Mäntsälä, Finland.
International award
30.09.2015- The system will start in October 2015
- CO2 emissions about 40% lower
- 24 ECOLINE compressors from BITZER used
Sindelfingen/Hollola, 30.09.2015. For the fifth time, the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has awarded the internationally coveted prize of Heat Pump City of the Year. In 2015, BITZER’s customer Calefa Oy won the award for a project in Mäntsälä, Finland.
The Clever Way to Ventilate
30.09.2015Sindelfingen/Bjerkreim, 29.09.2015. The Norwegian ventilation unit manufacturer Covent had been looking for the optimal compressor with capacity control for years. Now it has found what it was searching for: it can rely on the ECOLINE reciprocating compressor and CRII capacity control from BITZER.
Training for the Future
18.09.2015São Paulo, 18.09.2015. The world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors has been working with the eco-friendly refrigerant CO₂ for decades. Since 2008 the company has thus been continuing the development of its CO₂ technology in São Paulo and has been training specialists, too.
Home Game at Full Strength
18.09.2015São Paulo, 18.09.2015. 80 years of experience and innovation: at the 19th Febrava fair in São Paulo, on stand C20, from September 22 to 25, 2015, compressor specialist BITZER will be showcasing its complete product range, including its most important innovations.
CareUnit and Lumikko Show a World Premiere at NUFAM 2015
08.09.2015Sindelfingen/Bochum/Seinäjoki, September 8, 2015. BITZER, the specialist for refrigeration compressors, has developed an innovative hybrid compressor for the new L4 chiller marketed by its Finnish subsidiary Lumikko. This is a mere glimpse of the future, as the hybrid technology will be available for the entire Lumikko product range in one to two years.
Change in the BITZER management team
24.07.2015Sindelfingen, 23.07.2015. BITZER SE with its headquarters in Sindelfingen, Germany has partially restructured its management team. Jürgen Kleiner (Chief Procurement Officer) and Helmut Meyer (Chief Sales and Marketing Officer) have both left the company.
Well prepared for high ecological design requirements
17.07.2015- The EU has published minimum efficiency criteria for liquid chillers and condensing units
- The directive comes into force from July 2016
- Innovative capacity controls for high seasonal efficiency
Sindelfingen, 22.07.2015. With its new Ecodesign Regulation, from July 2016 the EU has specified high efficiency requirements for liquid chillers and condensing units, amongst other products. Manufacturers of liquid chillers can even exceed the high efficiency criteria if using BITZER reciprocating, screw and scroll compressors together with corresponding system design. Today, BITZER condensing units already meet the even stricter requirements which will apply from 2018, thus offering certainty when planning both short and long term projects.
ECOSTAR condensing units are Ecodesign-ready
25.06.2015Sindelfingen, June 23, 2015. Compressor specialist BITZER presents the new LHV7E, a cutting-edge condensing unit. The low noise, especially energy-efficient device is now available and already fulfils the requirements of the 2016 EU Ecodesign Directive. The condensing unit has proven itself to be reliable and safe in the current field test.
BITZER develops new air-cooled condensing unit for use in hot regions
17.06.2015Sindelfingen, June 16, 2015. Compressor specialist BITZER has developed a new condensing unit for high ambient temperatures and greater cooling capacity. Now available, the LH265E is energy-efficient, extremely robust and ideal for the low temperature application in countries with a hot climate.
Customer magazine sporting a fresh design and new content
29.05.2015Sindelfingen, May 29, 2015. The compressor specialist BITZER has redesigned its customer magazine COMPACT from the ground up. The magazine now features a modern layout and journalistic content. The current issue will be published in six languages including English, German and Chinese. The online edition features even more information, images and videos.
VfB Stuttgart Will Be Taking Part in the 2015 BITZER Cup
13.05.2015Sindelfingen, May 13, 2015. Soccer fans will have the opportunity to witness exciting footwork, daring flank attacks and deafening cheering in the Rottenburg district of Ergenzingen from May 23 to 25.
BITZER Protects Products with QR Code
07.05.2015Sindelfingen, May 7, 2015. The long-standing company BITZER has launched new measures in its fight against product piracy designed to make it more difficult to copy products. This means greater certainty for customers when purchasing compressors.
BITZER takes 22nd place in the ranking of medium-sized companies
30.04.2015Sindelfingen, April 30, 2015. BITZER secured a top place in the ranking of business magazine WirtschaftsWoche again in 2015. The company’s growth strategy is based on innovation and eco-friendly technology.
Kristian Strand New BITZER Director Sales Transport Division
29.04.2015Sindelfingen/Seinäjoki, April 29, 2015. Kristian Strand appointed BITZER Director Sales Transport Division and Managing Director of Lumikko Technologies Oy in Finland.
Ambitious goals – the new F-gas Regulation
28.04.2015Sindelfingen, April 14, 2015. The new F-gas Regulation no. 517/2014 has been in place across Europe since the beginning of 2015. But what exactly does this mean for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump technology? Two experts from BITZER, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors and a driver of innovation for more than 80 years, answer the most important questions: Dr Heinz Jürgensen (Director of Application Engineering and Product Performance) and Hermann Renz (Technical Programs Manager).
BITZER continues to grow
24.04.2015Sindelfingen, April 23, 2015. Specialist in refrigeration compressors BITZER reports a profitable 2014. In addition to a positive sales trend, the company was able to create 200 new jobs in the 2014 financial year. BITZER now employs 3,400 people. New products and solutions have consolidated its position as one of the most innovative companies in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
New BITZER software now available
13.04.2015Sindelfingen, April 2, 2015. BITZER is the first compressor manufacturer in the world to fully test and document the refrigerants R448A, R449A, R450A and R513A. The four new refrigerants are approved for compressors such as those in the ECOLINE series.
BITZER at China Refrigeration 2015
08.04.2015Shanghai/Sindelfingen, 08/04/2015. Over 80 years of experience and innovation and with its own manufacturing site in China for more than 20 years. From 8 to 10 April 2015, BITZER – the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors – is presenting its range of products at China Refrigeration in Shanghai (hall E2, stand D15).
BITZER software now available
18.03.2015The new BITZER selection software 6.4.3 is now available for download from the BITZER website and as an online version at www.bitzer-software.com. It always helps you to find the right product. Since the beginning of 2015, the new version has been offering a selection of compressors with the latest generation of refrigerants, including the ECOLINE series with R448A, R449A, R450A and R513A, and semi-hermetic screw compressors with R448A and R449A. BITZER is the world’s first compressor manufacturer to approve and authorize these refrigerants.
On a Smooth Tour
05.03.2015Sindelfingen, 05 March 2015. “As a company, we stand for cutting-edge technology and environmental awareness in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment,” says BITZER’s Managing Director Jürgen Kleiner. “For our vehicle fleet, we looked for a car which also meets these criteria, and the e-Golf from Volkswagen fits the bill.”
BITZER at Climatización in Madrid
24.02.2015Madrid/Sindelfingen, 24 February 2015. Compressor specialist BITZER showcases pioneering innovations in refrigeration and air conditioning technology at this year’s Climatización trade fair in Madrid from 24 to 27 February (Hall 6, Stand D09).
Lasting Performance
27.01.2015Sindelfingen/Tokyo, January 27, 2015. The heat pump specialist ITOMIC is presenting its ECO-cute system at the conference ATMOsphere Asia – “Natural Refrigerants – Solutions for Asia” in Tokyo. This is a particularly powerful system that also protects the environment as, inside it, the pace is set by a BITZER 4HTC reciprocating compressor for CO2 applications. Following the very successful event in 2014, the organizer, shecco, is now preparing a second conference, and BITZER is once again participating as a Silver Sponsor.
BITZER Highlights at the AHR Expo in Chicago
21.01.2015Sindelfingen/Chicago, January 21, 2015. Right at the start of 2015, BITZER is presenting its latest products at the AHR Expo trade fair in Chicago (Illinois, USA). On the compressor specialist’s stand (in South Hall, stand 5036) visitors to the international trade fair can get information about their full product range of scroll, screw and reciprocating compressors.
In the heart of the city
20.01.2015Sindelfingen/Tokyo, January 20, 2015. From 1 January 2015, BITZER is now also available for its customers in the heart of the Japanese capital.
“Japan is a very important market for BITZER and, with almost 38 million inhabitants, the metropolitan area of Tokyo is the largest conurbation in the world. This is why we have opened our second Japanese sales office in Tokyo, in addition to our existing office in Osaka,” said Ferdinand Spannan, BITZER Managing Director Japan K.K. “By increasing our presence in the capital city, we would like to move closer to both our important existing customers and to potential new customers, thus improving our turnover in the long term.”
With immediate effect, Toru Nakano is the contact partner and sales manager for customers in Tokyo. “As a driver of innovation in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector, it has been clear to us for some time that we must open a sales office in the heart of the high-tech country of Japan. Tokyo is the engine for growth in the Japanese economy,” said Nakano.
This is how to contact Toru Nakano in Tokyo:
BITZER Japan K.K.
Tokyo Sales Office
Level 28, Shinagawa Intercity Tower A
2-15-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo 108-6028 Japan
Tel.: +81 3 6717 4366
New BITZER Director Sales Germany and Switzerland
08.01.2015Sindelfingen, January 8, 2014. Andreas Riesch assumes responsibility for BITZER sales in Germany and Switzerland as of January 1, 2015.
Andreas Riesch has been working in technical sales for BITZER Germany and Switzerland since 2006. At the beginning of 2015, the 38-year-old engineer in environmental and supply technology will be taking over for Albrecht Höpfer, who has been BITZER Director Sales Germany and Switzerland since 2006 and has retired at the end of 2014. “My successor will ensure continuity in collaborations with our business partners,” says Albrecht Höpfer. “I’ve been working closely with Andreas Riesch in sales for many years now. He’s familiar with the responsibilities, the region and the team. I’m confident that he’ll be able to overcome all challenges.”
BITZER relaunches website
11.12.2014Sindelfingen, 11.12.2014. Straightforward, informative, modern: compressor specialist BITZER unveils a fresh, new design online.
ECOLINE VARISPEED reciprocating compressors offer high cooling capacity and reliability, as well as excellent energy efficiency.
05.12.2014Sindelfingen, Mumbai, 04.12.2014. 80 years of experience: the long-standing company BITZER will present application-specific compressor solutions for the Indian refrigeration and air-conditioning sectors at the India Cold Chain Show. The compressor specialist will present its highlights from 2014 at the international trade fair which will run from 10 to 12 December 2014 (stand A12).
Powerful under all operating conditions
05.12.2014- Lower operating costs: the ECOLINE VARISPEED
- Efficient under full and part-load: ORBIT scroll compressors
- Compact and powerful: the ECOSTAR
- Close to the customers: four Green Point centres in India
Sindelfingen, Mumbai, 04.12.2014. 80 years of experience: the long-standing company BITZER will present application-specific compressor solutions for the Indian refrigeration and air-conditioning sectors at the India Cold Chain Show. The compressor specialist will present its highlights from 2014 at the international trade fair which will run from 10 to 12 December 2014 (stand A12).
Focus on Refrigerants and F-Gas Regulation
02.12.2014- Up to date and informative: the 18th BITZER Refrigerant Report
- BITZER brochure on the new EU F-Gas Regulation
New partners: Lumikko and CareUnit
03.11.2014Sindelfingen/Bochum, 10/30/2014. BITZER subsidiary Lumikko entered into a contract with the leading service provider for the commissioning, maintenance and repair of commercial cooling systems in August 2014, making CareUnit Service GmbH Lumikko’s new, exclusive sales and service partner.
Three Times the Happiness in Nuremberg
22.10.2014- Award for mechanical engineering students focusing on refrigeration, air conditioning and environmental technology
- Two bachelor’s degree graduates attained the same overall grade
- A prize was also awarded for a master’s course for the first time
Nuremberg, 14.10.2014. At the trade show Chillventa in Nuremberg, the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences presented the Valerius Füner Prize, which is primarily sponsored by THE SCHAUFLER FOUNDATION, at the BITZER booth. This year, two mechanical-engineering graduates attained the same top overall grade.
Conversations with Specialists
22.10.2014- Significant interest among visitors
- Plenty of new products
Sindelfingen, 10/23/2014. Based in Sindelfingen, long-standing company BITZER showcased its extensive range of products at the Chillventa specialist trade fair in Nuremberg. Innovations such as the OS.A95 ammonia compressors, the two CO2 reciprocating compressor series CME and CKH, and the ECOSTAR LHV7E air-cooled condensing unit generated a great deal of interest.
OS.A95: New Compressor for Ammonia
15.10.2014Sindelfingen/Nuremberg, 14.10.2014. Long-standing company BITZER will be showcasing its new OS.95 compressors for ammonia (OS.A95) at Chillventa 2014 in Nuremberg (Hall 4, Stands 310 and 408) from October 14 to 16. Based on the tried-and-tested OS.85 series, this model is specially optimized for ammonia. Because the volume flow is nearly double, BITZER has developed a tailored oil separator.
High-Pressure Innovation
15.10.2014Sindelfingen/Nuremberg, 14.10.2014. Long-standing company BITZER will be presenting innovative compressor solutions at Chillventa 2014. Visitors will be introduced to the latest developments at the trade fair stand in Hall 4, Stands 310 and 408, including the expanded product portfolio of CO2 compressors.
Intelligent, systematic cooling
15.10.2014Sindelfingen/Nuremberg, 14.10.2014. Long-standing company BITZER has optimized its ECOSTAR condensing units, further increasing the efficiency of the refrigeration system. The compressor specialist is presenting the new compact LHV7E models at Chillventa 2014 from October 14 to 16 (Hall 4, stands 310 and 408).
Unrivalled service and simple operation
15.10.2014Sindelfingen/Nuremberg, 14.10.2014. With its BEST service tool, compressor specialist BITZER makes it a cinch to parameterize and analyze VARISPEED and CSV devices, and it now supports the SE-i1 protection and monitoring device for screw compressors. The long-standing company, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, will be showcasing the latest version of its diagnosis system at Chillventa in Nuremberg from October 14 to 16 (Hall 4, stands 310 and 408).
Fast Help
15.10.2014Sindelfingen/Nuremberg, 14.10.2014. BITZER will be presenting its SE-i1 error diagnosis system for compact screw compressors at Chillventa in Nuremberg (Hall 4, Stands 310 and 408) from October 14 to 16.
Lasting Performance
15.10.2014Sindelfingen/Nuremberg, 14.10.2014. Compressor specialist BITZER will be introducing specialist visitors from around the world to its key new developments at Chillventa 2014 from October 14 to 16. One of the highlights at the BITZER stand (hall 4, stands 310 and 408) will be the optimized air cooled LHE condensing units with ECOLINE reciprocating compressors, which already fulfill the EU’s 2015 requirements.
It’s all about flexibility
15.10.2014Sindelfingen/Nuremberg, 14.10.2014. Eighty years young and just as innovative as on the first day: long-standing company BITZER SE will be making an appearance at Chillventa 2014 from October 14 to 16. At its trade fair stand (Hall 4, stands 310 and 408), BITZER will be introducing specialists and visitors to one of its most important innovations: the cutting-edge BAHT oil management system.
Expanded Compact Screw Class
15.10.2014Sindelfingen/Nuremberg, 14.10.2014. BITZER is just as innovative 80 years later and will be showcasing its new developments at Chillventa 2014. One highlight will be the two compact screw compressors of the CSVH series, which trade fair visitors will have the opportunity to see at the BITZER stand (Hall 4, Stands 310 and 408) from October 14 to 16.
Regulated capacity
15.10.2014Sindelfingen/Nuremberg, 14.10.2014. Long-standing company BITZER SE will be showcasing the new CRII control system for ECOLINE reciprocating compressors at Chillventa 2014 between October 14 and 16. For a comprehensive explanation of the capacity control system, specialists and visitors can visit the BITZER stand (Hall 4, stands 310 and 408).
Long-standing company BITZER introduces CSVW2 compact screw compressors at Chillventa 2014
15.10.2014Sindelfingen/Nuremberg, 14.10.2014. Compressor specialist BITZER will be introducing its new CSVW2 compact screw compressors at this year’s Chillventa in Nuremberg from October 14 to 16. The long-standing company, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, will be showcasing the innovative drive technology for liquid chillers with water cooled condensers in Hall 4 at stands 310 and 408.
Quality “Made in Germany” for 135 years
10.10.2014Altenburg, 10/10/2014. At Chillventa 2014 from October 14 to 16 (hall 4A, stand 313), AWA will demonstrate the flexible utilization possibilities of its latest developments – for example, in large-scale industrial applications and transportation.
The All-Rounder Has Arrived
23.09.2014Sindelfingen, September 23, 2014. The compressor specialist BITZER has developed a new range of scroll compressors in two housing sizes – ELV21 and ELV51 – for bus, rail and many more vehicle applications. Even in the 80th year of its existence, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors is proven to be highly innovative. BITZER will present its latest development from September 23 to 26, 2014, at InnoTrans (Hall 3.1, Stand 415) in Berlin and from September 25 to October 2, 2014, at IAA Commercial Vehicles (Hall 11, Stand C14) in Hannover.
Overtaking the Competition
23.09.2014Sindelfingen, September 23, 2014. The compressor specialist BITZER has developed a new range of scroll compressors in two housing sizes – ELV21 and ELV51 – for bus, rail and many more vehicle applications. Even in the 80th year of its existence, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors is proven to be highly innovative. BITZER will present its latest development from September 23 to 26, 2014, at InnoTrans (Hall 3.1, Stand 415) in Berlin and from September 25 to October 2, 2014, at IAA Commercial Vehicles (Hall 11, Stand C14) in Hannover.
Flexible thanks to CRII
29.07.2014Sindelfingen, 29.07.2014. Compressor specialist BITZER presents a new capacity control system for its ECOLINE reciprocating compressors.
BITZER is building new corporate headquarters in Sindelfingen
15.07.2014Sindelfingen, 15.07.2014. The long-established company BITZER is investing in Sindelfingen: in the 80th year since it was founded, the specialist in refrigeration compressors is sticking with its roots and building new headquarters close to its current head office.
Kai Kowalewsky Becomes New Managing Director at Armaturenwerk Altenburg GmbH (AWA)
11.07.2014Sindelfingen/Altenburg, 11.07.2014. On July 2, Kai Kowalewsky assumed the position of Managing Director at the BITZER subsidiary Armaturenwerk Altenburg GmbH (AWA). He is responsible for purchasing, technology, production and sales and heads the company together with Diana Schubert. Kowalewsky is taking over from Günter Schuboth, who has left the company, and will oversee the associated responsibilities until a permanent solution can be found.
New Director Scroll Product Management at BITZER
28.05.2014Sindelfingen/Syracuse, May 28, 2014. James Cullen is now responsible for the international product management of BITZER scroll compressors.
BITZER SE opens new Green Point in England
20.05.2014Sindelfingen/Bletchley, 20.05.2014. Specialist in refrigeration compressors BITZER has represented innovative, high-quality and reliable products and services for 80 years. To maintain this level of standards, the long-standing company is further expanding its global service and maintenance network Green Point. There are already around 30 branches worldwide, with one now in England.
BITZER WINS “REFRIGERATION PRODUCT OF THE YEAR” AWARD
15.04.2014Sindelfingen/Birmingham, 15.04.2014. BITZER has received a major refrigeration industry accolade, the Refrigeration Product of the Year Award, as part of the 2014 ACR News Awards.
New drive for chillers
18.03.2014- New motor technology
- Modified frequency inverter
- Automatic application limit monitoring
Sindelfingen/Milan, 18.03.2014. From 18 to 21 March, long-established compressor specialist BITZER is showcasing its most important 2014 innovations at Mostra Convegno in Milan. In its 80th year of existence, BITZER is exhibiting a new CSVW2 study.
More power at Mostra Convegno
18.03.2014- Cooling capacity increased to 660 kW
- Good ESEER/IPLV and SCOP figures
- Automatic monitoring of application limits
Sindelfingen/Milan, 18.03.2014. From 18 to 21 March, long-standing compressor specialist BITZER is showcasing its most important 2014 innovations at Mostra Convegno in Milan. In its 80th year of existence, BITZER is exhibiting its CSVH3 range, which features improved performance and an integrated frequency inverter.
Flexible capacity at Mostra Convegno
18.03.2014- Capacity control between 10 and 100%
- Designed for high switching frequencies
- Optimised system efficiency
- Manufacturers CAREL and ELREHA offer controllers
Sindelfingen/Milan, 18.03.2014. The specialist for refrigeration compressors BITZER showcases its new CRII capacity control system designed for use with energy-efficient systems at Mostra Convegno in Milan from 18 to 21 March (Hall 24, Stand H29/K30).
The Schaufler Foundation sponsors talented students
11.03.2014Sindelfingen/Rottenburg, 11/03/2014. The Schaufler Foundation supports students and invites recipients of the "Deutschlandstipendium " National Scholarship Programme to attend a meet and greet. The meeting, which also included a tour of the factory, was held today at the BITZER branch in Rottenburg am Neckar.
BITZER exhibits world firsts at Mostra Convegno
05.03.2014- BITZER develops new multi-compressor technology for uneven ORBIT scroll compressor tandems and trios
- Innovative: BITZER presents new screw compressor models
Sindelfingen/Milan, 05.03.2014. From March 18 to 21, the specialist for refrigeration compressors BITZER will be presenting its latest innovations at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2014 in Milan. One real trade fair highlight will be the patent-pending BITZER Advanced Header Technology (BAHT) for ORBIT scroll compressors, but the spotlight will also be on BITZER’s new screw compressors.
Flexible compressor tandems and trios
18.03.2013- Innovative suction gas header
- No active oil management required
- Longer operation with equalised oil levels
Sindelfingen/Milan, 18.03.2014. From 18 to 21 March, compressor specialist BITZER is showcasing an innovative oil management system for scroll compressors at Mostra Convegno in Milan. The patent application for the BITZER Advanced Header Technology (BAHT) has already been filed.
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