News, customer cases and brochures

4

Sep 2026

Information brochure Food & Beverage Freezing technology Natural refrigerants

Brochure: industrial DI-freezer

The DI freezer sets the new standard in sustainable industrial freezing. Request your free brochure and find out why.

28

May 2026

News Freezing technology

Equans supplies Double Impact freezer to fish processor in Urk

A fish processing company recently commissioned 2 customised Double Impact (DI) freezers. Find out why these freezers are the cream of the crop in freezing technology.

23

Mar 2026

News Heat pump Product storage Refrigeration technology

Royal FloraHolland awards Equans a major contract

Innovative cooling and heat pump system for Royal FloraHolland. Why is this system unique and so energy-efficient?

11

Mar 2026

Customer case Heat pump Natural refrigerants

Gas-free cooling and heating of flower bulbs using a single system

De Jong Bloembollen grows and cultivates high-quality tulip and lily bulbs. Equans developed an energy-efficient and sustainable design in which a single ammonia system meets the cooling and heating requirements during storage.

30

Dec 2025

News Agriculture Product storage

Things to consider when renovating or making storage more sustainable

Are you an arable farmer looking to renovate your storage shed or cooling system, or make them more sustainable? As well as technology and efficiency, safety, legislation and energy supply now play a major role, too.

19

Dec 2025

News Product storage

Six misconceptions that prevent you from making cooling more sustainable

Equans dispels six common misconceptions about achieving sustainability through the use of storage systems for agricultural products.

19

Nov 2025

News Heat pump Refrigeration technology

Taking care of customers with a smart maintenance platform

Read on to find out how our in-house developed platform can prevent unexpected system failures, resolve malfunctions more quickly and provide customers with peace of mind.

20

Jun 2025

News Drying technology Heat pump

From cheese to sludge: How Equans uses industrial heat pump technology to dry anything

In need of drying technology? Try our test dryer to find the most energy-efficient way to dry your product!

16

Jun 2025

News Refrigeration technology

Cirrec’s smart refrigeration is circular

How can high-tech cooling be combined with circular ambitions? Read how Cirrec and Equans together developed a unique chilled water system that seamlessly links technology and sustainability.

17

Apr 2025

Information brochure Food & Beverage Heat pump

Information brochure: Steam and heat without using gas

Need steam and heat for your production process? Check out our gas-free solutions. Reduce your CO2 emissions and energy costs!

8

Apr 2025

Customer case Agriculture Drying technology

De Groene Vlieg doubles production of sterile onion flies

Air treatment installation ensures optimum climate conditions at every growing stage.

25

Feb 2025

Information brochure Agriculture Food & Beverage Natural refrigerants Oil, gas & chemical industry

Information brochure: Phasing out synthetic refrigerants

Want to secure your business operations? Take advantage of the opportunities of phasing out synthetic refrigerants.

19

Feb 2025

News Heat pump Refrigeration technology

Renovated Glanerbrook Sports Park has heat and ice from 1 heat pump

Find out how our heat pump heats the entire Glanerbrook sports complex and keeps the ice rinks at the right temperature.

20

Sep 2024

News Agriculture Food & Beverage Oil, gas & chemical industry Working at Equans

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.

7

Aug 2024

Information brochure Food & Beverage Freezing technology

Information brochure: IQF Freezing

Freezing products ultra-fast and maintaining quality? Go for IQF freezing.

29

May 2024

Customer case Natural refrigerants

Ammonia chillers (NH3) for Gasunie’s nitrogen plant

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

19

Apr 2024

Information brochure Food & Beverage Heat pump Oil, gas & chemical industry

Information brochure: Heat recovery

Reduce energy consumption? Use residual heat to meet your heating needs.

19

Apr 2024

Information brochure Agriculture Product storage

Information brochure: Commercial Potato Storage

Storing potatoes with less weight loss and higher yields? Choose our mechanical storage.

10

Apr 2024

Information brochure Agriculture Product storage

Information brochure: Condensation drying

Do you want to control the conditions for drying, heating and storing onions? Then choose condensation drying.

5

Apr 2024

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

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.

7

Jun 2023

News Drying technology Food & Beverage

Breeding facility for insects

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

11

May 2023

Customer case Food & Beverage Heat pump

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.

7

Dec 2022

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

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.

5

May 2022

Customer case Drying technology Food & Beverage Heat pump

Drying cheese sustainably using a gasless drying tunnel

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

19

Apr 2022

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

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.

9

Nov 2021

News Agriculture Product storage

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.

23

Jul 2021

News Agriculture Drying technology Food & Beverage Product storage

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.

2

Jul 2021

News Working at Equans

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.

23

Dec 2020

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

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.

17

Nov 2020

News Agriculture Product storage

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.

31

Mar 2020

News Agriculture Product storage

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.

13

Feb 2020

News

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.

19

Jan 2020

News Agriculture Drying technology Product storage

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.

17

Dec 2019

News Agriculture Drying technology Product storage

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.

16

Apr 2019

News Food & Beverage Freezing technology

New smart freezing technology: DI-freezer

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

17

Mar 2019

News Agriculture Product storage

“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.

1

Oct 2018

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

Keeping potatoes well until July

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

10

Sep 2018

News Agriculture Product storage

“8 opportunities for sustainable potato storage”

Read what you can do to make potato storage more sustainable in this interview with Farmers Business.

1

Sep 2018

Customer case Agriculture Natural refrigerants Product storage

Controlling temperature, air humidity and air circulation in chicory storage

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

1

Apr 2018

Customer case Food & Beverage Freezing technology

Better product quality thanks to ultra-fast freezing

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

3

Jan 2018

Customer case Food & Beverage Heat pump

Heat pump achieves energy savings of 95%

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

23

Dec 2017

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

Goense uses CO₂ as a refrigerant

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

1

Nov 2017

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

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.

1

Aug 2017

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

Drying and storing onions independently of the outside air

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

1

Sep 2016

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

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.

22

May 2016

Customer case Food & Beverage Natural refrigerants

Security and continuity under all circumstances

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

1

Mar 2016

Customer case Food & Beverage Freezing technology

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.

1

Nov 2015

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

Sustainable quality and full support

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

1

Sep 2015

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

Considerable energy savings by using sustainable CO₂ refrigeration

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

1

May 2015

Customer case Food & Beverage Freezing technology Natural refrigerants

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.

1

Apr 2015

Customer case Food & Beverage Freezing technology Heat pump Natural refrigerants Refrigeration technology

Gradual switch to NH3 and heat recovery

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

1

Dec 2014

Customer case Food & Beverage Refrigeration technology

New cheese dairy preserves traditional elements

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

1

Oct 2014

Customer case Agriculture Natural refrigerants Product storage

Better harvest thanks to sustainable refrigeration

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

1

Sep 2014

Customer case Food & Beverage Freezing technology

Only the highest quality for Rodé Fish

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

2

Jan 2014

Customer case Heat pump Product storage Refrigeration technology

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.

1

Nov 2013

Customer case Agriculture Product storage

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.

1

Sep 2013

Customer case Food & Beverage Freezing technology

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.