Carrier Transicold makes progress in lower global warming potential refrigerants
A year ago, Carrier Transicold made a commitment to pursue low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants across the food cold chain by 2020, and now the company says it has made progress on that front. “We have made significant progress across the refrigeration cold chain,” said David Appel, president of Carrier Transicold and Refrigeration Systems. “Since the 2014 roundtable,
Carrier Transicold pursues natural refrigerant technology for reefers
Carrier Transicold has set its sights on natural refrigerant technology that surpasses current alternatives in terms of reducing environmental impact, voluntarily aligning with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s latest and more stringent refrigerant change listing for other commercial, non-transport refrigeration systems. As an alternative to R-404A used in truck and trailer refrigeration units, Carrier Transicold is building
Carrier Transicold contributes refrigerated unit to Foodshare charities
Helping Foodshare to deliver on its goal of creating a community in which everyone receives all the food they need, Carrier Transicold & Refrigeration Systems has announced that it will contribute a Supra truck refrigeration unit to be used on one of the organization’s Mobile Foodshare trucks. “As a leader in refrigeration technologies that advance the global
Carrier Transicold commemorates 75 Years of reefer transport
Carrier Transicold is celebrating a double anniversary this year: 75 years of Carrier road transport refrigeration innovation and the 45th anniversary of the Carrier Transicold business. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping of temperature controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part of
Carrier Transicold enhances Vector trailer refrigeration unit warranties
Carrier Transicold has enhanced the warranty coverage for its Vector trailer refrigeration units. “Vector systems deliver dual benefits of reduced maintenance and higher system reliability because they are less complex than conventional mechanical systems and comparative semi-electric systems,” said Patrick McDonald, product manager—trailer, Carrier Transicold. “Our latest-generation Vector units build on this legacy, employing a
Carrier Transicold introduces solar panel accessory
Carrier Transicold introduced a new accessory that harnesses the power of the sun to charge transport refrigeration unit (TRU) batteries and maintain performance in an environmentally sustainable way. Developed specifically to maintain TRU battery charge, Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panels are easily installed on the roofs of trailers, truck bodies and refrigerated rail cars chilled by
Carrier Transicold all-electric trailer refrigeration unit offers improved efficiency
Carrier Transicold’s engineless Vector 8100 all-electric trailer refrigeration unit consumes less electricity while delivering up to 4% higher capacity than the model it succeeds, says the company. “Designed especially for supermarkets, produce warehouses, food distribution centers and other businesses that use refrigerated trailers for on-site cold storage, the innovative Vector 8100 unit provides quiet electric
Carrier Transicold announces ‘Dealer of the Year’ award winners
CT Power of Commerce City, Colo., was named Carrier Transicold’s 2013 North America Dealer of the Year, and Frio Servicio de Monterrey S.A. de C.V. of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, was named 2013 Latin America Dealer of the Year at the recent annual meeting of Carrier Transicold’s Americas Truck/Trailer/Rail dealers. Also at the meeting, Central
Carrier Transicold’s TRU emissions system earns CARB full verification
Carrier Transicold received full verification for its engine emissions system (EES) option from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as a level 3+ verified diesel emission control (VDEC) device. Full verification validates the EES as an evergreen compliance solution for CARB’s particulate emissions standard for transport refrigeration units (TRUs) used in California. “This is yet
Carrier Transicold Athens facility celebrates 25th anniversary
The 25th anniversary of its U.S. manufacturing facility in Athens, Ga. is being celebrated by Carrier Transicold. The plant produces the manufacturer’s Vector, X2 and X4 trailer refrigeration units and Supra truck refrigeration units, as well as PowerLINE generator sets that are used to power refrigerated shipping containers. “Athens has been a pivotal location for
