News, customer cases and brochures

Nieuws

20

Sep 2024

Equans Refrigeration becomes Equans Refrigeration & Heating Solutions

Since 20 September 2024 we are Equans Refrigeration & Heating Solutions. The new name better reflects our wide range of refrigeration and heating services.

Klantcase

29

May 2024

Ammonia chillers for Gasunie’s nitrogen plant

Gasunie asked Equans for the smartest way to replace the R507 fluorocarbon cooling system.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Bewaring

5

Apr 2024

Van Oorschot uses one condensation drying system to dry various crops

Agricultural trading and washing company Van Oorschot has invested in a new warehouse with a condensation dryer. They use it to wash and dry all kinds of produce.

Nieuws | Food & Beverage

7

Jun 2023

Growing insects? We like to think along with you

Want to tap into the potential of insect breeding? Read how we can help you get started with an insect breeding system.

Klantcase | Food & Beverage | Warmteterugwinning

11

May 2023

Heat pump as a key step in CO2 reduction

With an industrial heat pump, Aviko Rixona has taken a big step towards CO2 reduction. Potato granules are now produced with fewer gases and less energy.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Agriculture | Bewaring

7

Dec 2022

The largest condensation dryer in Belgium delivers Flemish potatoes throughout the year

De aardappelhoeve was given a sustainable closed storage system to provide a year-round supply of home-grown potatoes and onions.

Klantcase | Food & Beverage | Warmteterugwinning

5

May 2022

Drying cheese sustainably using a gasless drying tunnel

Read how we helped Grozette with a gas-free drying tunnel to produce powdered cheese.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Bewaring

19

Apr 2022

New NIVU storage facility boosts products quality

In the new storage shed at NIVU's arable farm, data and condensation drying technology reinforce each other. This means less loss of quality and higher yields.

Nieuws

9

Nov 2021

What is the difference between condensation drying and mechanical cooling?

Condensation drying and mechanical refrigeration can help you maintain the quality of your crops for longer. Discover the differences between the two storage systems and their applications.

Nieuws

23

Jul 2021

Sustainability label for Equans’ condensation drying technology

Our condensation drying technology has been awarded the Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions label. Read why it is one of the world's 1,000 clean and profitable solutions.

Nieuws

2

Jul 2021

Equans is the new name for the activities of ENGIE Services in the Netherlands

As part of ENGIE Services, ENGIE Refrigeration becomes Equans Refrigeration on 1 September.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Agriculture | Bewaring

23

Dec 2020

Special seed potatoes require outstanding performance

We helped Binst Growers get an efficient seed potato storage cell. Read how a smaller store can deliver greater performance.

Nieuws | Agriculture | Bewaring

17

Nov 2020

It rustles on French soil

Read about two French farmers' experiences with a condensation drying system. For the first time this season, they can dry and store their onions without outside air.

Nieuws | Agriculture | Bewaring

31

Mar 2020

Article about condensation drying in practice

Trade magazine Boerderij visited Mul Zeewolde to see how our condensation drying system works and what the benefits are. Read the interview with our client.

Nieuws

13

Feb 2020

Article about the future of mechanical cooling

What developments are there in the storage of chip potatoes without outside air? Storage specialist Marcel Bennink spoke to the trade magazine Boerderij.

Nieuws

19

Jan 2020

Onion forum: from cultivation to storage and sales

Over 100 onion growers travelled to Germany for the ‘Zwiebelforum’. There, we shared our knowledge on outdoor-independent drying and storage of onions.

Nieuws

17

Dec 2019

Much media attention for Equans Refrigeration’s drying and storage technology

Read what trade media say about our drying and storage technology for onions and potatoes.

Nieuws

16

Apr 2019

New smart freezing technology: DI-freezer

The latest in freezing technology: the Double Impact freezer. For maximum product quality and minimum energy consumption.

Nieuws | Agriculture

17

Mar 2019

“Condensation drying technology as a nursing home”

In the March 2019 Onion Special, AGF Primeur paid extensive attention to the current state of affairs in the onion sector.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Agriculture | Bewaring

1

Oct 2018

Keeping potatoes well until July

Geraats Aardappelen asked us to help them keep potatoes for longer. Mechanically cooled storage was used to achieve this.

Nieuws | Agriculture

10

Sep 2018

“8 opportunities for sustainable potato storage”

Lees wat je kunt doen om de aardappelbewaring te verduurzamen in het interview met Boerenbusiness.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Bewaring

1

Sep 2018

Controlling temperature, air humidity and air circulation

Using natural refrigerants to preserve and extract chicory (roots)? Nature's Gold reaps the rewards.

Klantcase | Food & Beverage | Freezing technology

1

Apr 2018

Better product quality thanks to ultra-fast freezing

We helped fish processing company Gebr. Kramer revamp its freezing plant to improve product quality.

Klantcase | Food & Beverage | Warmteterugwinning

3

Jan 2018

Heat pump achieves energy savings of 95%

Read how food manufacturer Zwanenberg achieved immediate cost savings with our industrial heat pump.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Agriculture | Bewaring

23

Dec 2017

Goense uses CO₂ as a refrigerant

Read how we helped farmer Jan Goense with an energy-efficient refrigeration system that uses a natural refrigerant.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Bewaring

1

Nov 2017

Maximum flexibility in cooling, drying and freezing

With five closed storage cells, Equans offers Taco Agro more cooling capacity and flexibility. Read how the vegetable grower benefits from sustainable storage.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Bewaring

1

Aug 2017

Drying and storing onions independently of the outside air

We have developed a method of drying and storing onions without loss of quality.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Bewaring

1

Sep 2016

Potato quality preserved by new cooling system

Grower Eugen Borgmann in Bottrop, Germany, was looking for a good solution to store his ware potatoes. We helped him with high-quality storage.

Klantcase | Food & Beverage

22

May 2016

Security and continuity under all circumstances

We helped Heemskerk fresh & easy replace its old refrigeration system with a more modern and efficient one.

Klantcase | Food & Beverage | Freezing technology

1

Mar 2016

Freezing 480 tons of French fries every day

Read more about Equans' new freezing plant at Aviko, which freezes 10 tonnes of French fries per hour.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Agriculture | Bewaring

1

Nov 2015

Sustainable quality and full support

Timpelsteed requested a sustainable cooling installation with minimal impact on the living environment.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Agriculture | Bewaring

1

Sep 2015

Considerable energy savings by using sustainable CO₂ refrigeration

Read how we helped Boer de Jong store their seed potatoes in the best possible way.

Klantcase | Food & Beverage | Freezing technology | Freezing technology

1

May 2015

Big improvement due to new freezing installation

We delivered a new freezing system to Maître Paul. It replaced the existing system, which used the synthetic refrigerant R22. Read how we did it.

Klantcase | Food & Beverage | Freezing technology | Warmteterugwinning | Warmteterugwinning

1

Apr 2015

Gradual switch to NH3 and heat recovery

We helped meat importer and exporter Jan Zandbergen design an energy-efficient refrigeration system.

Klantcase | Food & Beverage | Food & Beverage

1

Dec 2014

New cheese dairy preserves traditional elements

For CONO Kaasmakers' new cheese factory, Equans designed an ice-water installation to supply processes and rooms.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Agriculture

1

Oct 2014

Better harvest thanks to sustainable refrigeration

We helped Novifarm to replace the synthetic refrigerant R22 while maintaining the same cooling capacity.

Klantcase | Food & Beverage | Freezing technology | Freezing technology

1

Sep 2014

Only the highest quality for Rodé Fish

On the basis of three specific orders, Equans designed a new freezing tunnel for Rodé Vis in Urk.

Klantcase

2

Jan 2014

Sustainable refrigeration technology for greenhouses

Janssen Maasbree Flowers required an energy-efficient expansion of the refrigeration capacity, with a high chilling capacity that contributes to a more sustainable production method.

Klantcase | Agriculture | Agriculture | Bewaring

1

Nov 2013

Quality carrots preserved for Gebr. De Zeeuw

The De Zeeuw brothers needed a reliable, energy-efficient refrigeration system that would maintain the quality of the carrots and energy-efficient installations with better cooling capacity for the seed potatoes.

Klantcase | Food & Beverage | Freezing technology

1

Sep 2013

Not a gram of weight lost to freezing

Seafood distributor Gebr. Post asked us for a new and durable freezing installation that would produce a brilliant product.