CoolKit partners with refrigeration pioneers for exclusive UK distribution

By CoolKit

09 Dec 2024

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CoolKit, the UK’s largest specialist in temperature-controlled light commercial vehicles (LCVs) , has been chosen as the sole UK distributor of Austrian refrigeration trailblazers, pbx. 

 Through this strategic collaboration, CoolKit will market pbx’s revolutionary refrigeration units, designed specifically for temperature-controlled electric LCVs. 

Announced at the Cold Chain Hub by TCS&D – where the pbx’s ecos M24 was included in the first-ever Ford E-Transit Custom conversion - this partnership represents a significant advance in sustainable refrigerated transportation, with pbx units offering unmatched benefits in efficiency, eco-friendly design, and operational ease. 

 Fleet operators across the UK now have access to one of the industry’s most innovative, lightweight and efficient refrigeration systems, available only through CoolKit.

 Developed with an electric-first philosophy, pbx refrigeration units align seamlessly with CoolKit’s commitment to sustainable, future-proof solutions.

 Like CoolKit, pbx is approved by all major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and offers a forward-looking approach, especially important as the industry moves towards electric mobility. 

 At only 39kg, pbx units are up to 50 per cent lighter than traditional systems, providing a significant payload advantage, particularly for electric fleets. The compact, plug-and-play system is easy to install, reducing setup time to under three hours.

 pbx units are designed with sustainability at their core, utilising R290, an organic refrigerant with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 3—far below the GWP of 1,945 , seen in conventional synthetic refrigerants like R452a. 

 The energy-efficient design of pbx systems also conserves power, requiring no additional batteries and consuming only up to seven per cent of an electric vehicle’s traction battery per day, making it an ideal choice for businesses with sustainability targets.

 Cameron Javed, head of fleet sales at CoolKit, said: “The partnership with pbx is a game-changer for CoolKit and our customers. pbx’s innovations, including their commitment to the sustainability agenda aligns perfectly with our mission to provide the most efficient, eco-friendly solutions for temperature-controlled transport.

 “From the ecos™ M24 system to the cutting-edge ecos™ LHV unit, pbx products bring exceptional efficiency and operational ease to the UK market, setting a new standard in sustainable refrigerated transport.”

 Dennis Schneider, chief sales officer at PBX, said: “CoolKit’s commitment to sustainability and industry-leading designs made it the perfect company to partner within the UK.

“The clear alignment between the ambitions of the two companies to drive change in refrigerated transport proved that the PBX system would be an ideal fit for CoolKit’s advancements in electric mobility.”

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