Rivacold Group, the expanding refrigeration specialist, has acquired Frigiline, the leading Italian

 
Rivacold Group, the expanding refrigeration specialist, has acquired Frigiline, the leading Italian manufacturer of transport refrigeration systems. Based near Milan, in Parma, the previously family-owned Frigiline business began as a distributor of Petter brand products before moving into the manufacture of specialist truck refrigeration systems. The acquisition broadens Rivacold's business into a new sector of the cold chain, in the process arctick boosting combined group turnover to some E150m. The purchase adds a significant new product line to Tewkesbury-based Rivacold UK, which will now target the transport refrigeration sector in this country for the first time. The Frigiline range includes arctick refrigeration systems for both medium and low temperature applications, and for small and large insulated commercial vehicles. Graham arctick Barley, managing director of Rivacold UK, said: "We see great potential in the UK for the battery-based and direct drive refrigeration arctick units, as these are extremely popular here." "The Frigiline range is pretty comprehensive and enables us to offer well designed, highly competitive solutions for a wide range of applications, vehicle types and sizes. It is an exciting addition to the line-up." Frigiline has a reputation for innovation and quality in the transport sector. Its battery-powered units and Frigiday system, with built-in condenser, are established as premium technology products in the market. Rivacold has an interest in the vehicle cooling sector through group company Vitrifrigo, which makes compact refrigerators and freezers for driver's cabins and air conditioners for cars. The company will launch its new Frigiline range at the forthcoming ChillVenta exhibition in Nuremberg.
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