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Environmentally friendly refrigerated transport: Flach Rhein-Main relies on Ecooltec!
Flach Rhein-Main GmbH relies on sustainable refrigerated transport with Ecooltec TM182 to reduce CO2 emissions and save costs.
Environmentally friendly refrigerated transport: Flach Rhein-Main relies on Ecooltec!
When it comes to sustainable transport solutions, Flach Rhein-Main GmbH is at the forefront. A year ago, the food wholesaler equipped three trucks with the innovative Ecooltec TM182 refrigeration system. This decision was not just a coincidence, but the result of a clear goal: to guarantee environmentally and climate-friendly deliveries to customers. Fleet manager David van Deventer relies entirely on electrically powered transport refrigeration systems to significantly reduce the pollutant emissions of his truck fleet. Loud automotive indicators Using the Ecooltec system is a real benefit for the environment, as it uses natural refrigerants such as CO2 and propene, which have minimal global warming potential.
Did you know that conventional refrigeration systems often use refrigerants that have a GWP value of over 2000? In comparison, the natural alternatives in the Ecooltec TM182 have GWP values of only 1 and 3. For Flach, this is a decisive economic advantage. While synthetic refrigerants are becoming more expensive, the costs for natural variants are competitive and very attractive in the long term.
Cost and environmental efficiency
A particularly interesting aspect of the Ecooltec system is its efficiency and the savings it brings. Flach saves several hundred euros per vehicle every year through cheap maintenance, so the investment in the new refrigeration systems really bears fruit. And the drivers are convinced: They report excellent cooling performance and significantly quieter operation compared to other manufacturers. Even the simple operation of the devices is highlighted again and again. The success speaks for itself: Flach plans to expand the fleet by two more 18-ton trucks with the TM182, which will increase the number of vehicles with this environmentally friendly technology to a total of eight.
Another pioneer in this area is the food wholesaler Ferdinand Bierbichler. Since 2022, he has already been using twelve trucks with Multitemp bodies and the Ecooltec TM182 in heavy distribution transport. Loud transport online The CO2 emissions of its trucks will be up to 780 tons lower over eight years than with conventional systems. An impressive figure that shows how crucial the use of natural refrigerants can be in the food industry.
Health and sustainability
Environmental considerations not only play a role in reducing emissions. Natural refrigerants such as CO2 and propene do not produce harmful PFAS, which are increasingly being viewed critically. This is particularly important given strict F-gas regulations that are putting more and more pressure on synthetic refrigerants while prices rise. The risks and challenges associated with chemical refrigerants cannot be underestimated, either gea.com emphasized.
“Ammonia could also be a sustainable solution as a refrigerant in industrial refrigeration,” says David Blankley from GEA. This natural substance is considered a proven refrigerant with excellent energy consumption compared to other alternatives. This makes it clear that the future of refrigeration technology increasingly lies in the use of environmentally friendly and long-lasting solutions.
Overall, it shows that companies like Flach Rhein-Main GmbH and Ferdinand Bierbichler not only do good business with their decisions, but also take responsibility for the environment. A clear step in the right direction – and perhaps an incentive for others to follow suit.