Panasonic boosts expansion of condensing unit^*1 business in Europe! Sales begin for 70 models of eco-friendly condensing units in two series

Tokyo, Japan – Panasonic Corporation (https://www.panasonic.com/global/about.html) today announced that Panasonic Cold Chain Poland Sp. z o.o. (PCCPL), a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation Cold Chain Solutions Company (Panasonic CCS) that is responsible for the development and manufacturing of condensing units in Europe, will launch the new condensing unit series "iCORE" and "iCOOL" from October 2025. A total of 70 models are available in two series, covering a wide range of applications including retail stores, supermarkets, the HoReCa *² sector, gas stations and Cold rooms.

The "iCORE" series is Panasonic's flagship line of non-freon condensing unit in the European market. It uses a future-oriented natural refrigerant (CO₂ refrigerant/R744) and has a lineup of 12 models, up to 29 kW for medium-temperature applications and up to 15 kW for low-temperature applications. With this series, we will lead the shift to non-freon condensing units in Europe, just as we have in Japan.

The "iCOOL" series is a condensing unit series that is inverter controlled and compatible with HFC*³ and A2L*⁴ refrigerants. Advanced inverter technology realizes long-term energy savings and reduced electricity cost, and is positioned as a model that supports the gradual transition to low GWP refrigerants. A total of 58 models are available in the lineup, with a maximum of 42 kW for medium temperature applications and a maximum of 14 kW for low temperature applications.

PCCPL became a part of the Panasonic Group through M&A in December 2024 and has been operating as the first European factory for the cold chain business, significantly shortening the delivery lead time throughout Europe compared to the previous method of shipping and transporting from Japan. The launch of this new series of condensing units marks a strategically important milestone for Panasonic as it focuses on its condensing unit business in the European market.

With this acquisition, Panasonic CCS will be able to gain momentum in its condensing unit business in Europe and accelerate the global expansion of its cold chain business, while also contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through the market penetration of environmentally friendly products.

Notes:
¹ A heat source equipment used to cool cooling equipment such as remote type showcases and cold room freezers and refrigerators. It is used by connecting it to indoor cooling equipment via refrigerant piping and is installed indoors or outdoors.
² Food service industry, abbreviation for Hotel/Restaurant/Cafe
³ Alternative freon
⁴ A refrigerant that is slightly flammable, has low toxicity, and has a low global warming potential.