Secop Unveils Full Variable-Speed R290 Lineup and Next-Gen NLV Preview for Food Retail at Chillventa 2026

Secop will present its full variable-speed R290 compressor range for food retail applications at Chillventa 2026 in Nuremberg, pairing each model with one of three electronic control tiers and previewing the next-generation NLV platform.

Supermarket refrigeration is one of the largest energy consumers in a retail environment, and the load on every cabinet swings throughout the day with door openings, restocking cycles, and changing ambient conditions. The EU F-Gas Regulation is pushing the segment toward natural refrigerants and tighter efficiency targets.

Variable-speed R290 compressors with three control tiers

Secop's food retail offering centres on a full variable-speed range on R290 (propane), which matches compressor speed to actual cooling demand and cuts energy use by up to 40% compared with a fixed-speed model. Each compressor is paired with one of Secop's electronic control units, available in three versions:

• Core Functions (CF) – the professional standard, with the essential controls for full operational coverage.
• Multipurpose (MP) – the global range, adding a wider set of features and high adaptability to custom requirements.
• Extended (XT) – the top of the range, designed for specialized applications and industries with specific design and control requirements.

For cabinets that manage their own case functions, the NLV12.6CN pairs with the °CCD XT, the most fully featured controller in the range. It provides case-control outputs, defrost, temperature sensors, and options such as IoT connectivity and multi-compressor operation that a connected supermarket cabinet needs. Where a case demands more power, the SLVE18CN – Secop's most powerful variable-speed propane compressor – delivers more than 2 kW at a COP of up to 2.25 inside a fire-proof housing for demanding installations, paired with the Multipurpose controller.

The entry-level variable-speed system NLVE15CN, an extension of the NL platform with optimized cooling capacity, efficiency, and robustness, is now available for American and Chinese markets and will be offered in Europe soon. It pairs with the Core Functions controller.

NLV New Generation preview

The booth also features a preview of the NLV New Generation, which pushes the efficiency of the NLV range further, giving OEMs higher performance at lower energy consumption as a future-proof solution for evolving market needs.

Across the range, variable-speed operation holds a tighter temperature through every door opening, protecting the product on the shelf while lowering energy consumption. Every model runs on R290, keeping OEMs ahead of the regulation reshaping the segment.

Event details

Secop will exhibit at Chillventa 2026, 13–15 October, Hall 4, Booth 129. The booth is organized into five areas: Food Service, Food Retail, Special Applications, Medical Cold Chain, and Mobile Cooling. This update covers the Food Retail area, the fourth stop of the booth tour.

Source: Secop.