Epta and Hauser Jointly Exhibit at Chillventa 2026 for the First Time, Showcasing a Portfolio from CO2 Systems to Digital Tools

At the Chillventa 2026 exhibition (13–15 October, Nuremberg, Germany), Epta and Hauser appeared under a unified brand for the first time. The joint stand covered natural-refrigerant technologies, industrial cooling systems, standalone commercial cabinets, and digital tools for managing refrigeration equipment.

Natural Refrigerants: From Transcritical to Commercial Cabinets

Hauser presented ecoFusion — a technology for transcritical CO2 systems developed jointly with the Technical University of Graz. The solution uses a modular R290 subcooler with a limited propane charge in each circuit; the system is offered in 12 kW and 24 kW cooling-capacity versions. ecoFusion is designed for operation at ambient temperatures up to 50 °C and complements Epta's FTE 3.0 and ETE technologies. According to estimates, at temperatures above 40 °C the system delivers energy savings of from 15 to 23 %.

In the commercial refrigeration segment, Epta showcased the Zenith VP Integral Air cabinet running on propane: depth reduced by 100 mm, total display area increased by 13 % compared with the previous Integral series, and energy consumption reduced by 28 %. The energy-efficiency-class B cabinet in the six-door L375 configuration uses a single refrigeration circuit and a single compressor. Hauser demonstrated the MIRENGO Integral Air freezer cabinet with panoramic glazing and LED lighting; Infinity doors are available as an option.

Industrial Cooling

HAUSER XL Rack extends Epta's refrigeration-unit lineup with solutions for industrial applications — food production and storage, logistics, and distribution. The system features configurable frames up to 12 m in length, expandable modules, variable-speed compressors, and electrical cabinets with pre-wired connections.

Digital Platform

Epta introduced MyEpta — a digital platform providing access through a single interface to technical information, equipment data, and services. The platform allows users to obtain a current overview of refrigeration solutions without a network connection, plan maintenance, and make investment decisions. The combined EptaTechnica and Hauser offering also includes natural-refrigerant cooling systems supplemented by energy-consumption forecasting tools and return-on-investment analysis.

Orelle Tissot, Senior Marketing Director at Epta Group, noted that the integration of Hauser into Epta Group is a significant step in developing the company's value proposition and creates a more comprehensive platform for supporting customers.

Source: Refindustry, Refrigeration Industry.