Axima Réfrigération, an expert in industrial and commercial refrigeration
For more than 150 years, Axima Réfrigération France, a division of Equans France, has been drawing on its unique expertise in the design, installation, and maintenance of innovative refrigeration systems.Axima Réfrigération, an expert in industrial and commercial refrigeration
For more than 150 years, Axima Réfrigération France, a division of Equans France, has been drawing on its unique expertise in the design, installation, and maintenance of innovative refrigeration systems.
Your partner for high-performance, carbon-free heating and cooling solutions tailored to the needs of industrial sites, supermarkets, and commercial buildings.
Our expertise in refrigeration, air conditioning, industrial heat pumps, and commercial kitchens covers all strategic sectors: retail, food processing, logistics, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, and public institutions.
As committed players in a rapidly changing society, our sustainable solutions combine cutting-edge technical performance with reduced environmental impact.
Thanks to our national network of 80 branches, we guarantee local support at every stage of your project: design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and energy monitoring.
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A refrigeration company committed to the performance of your refrigeration systems
As a leading refrigeration company, we understand that temperature control is critical to the sustainability of your business. Our comprehensive approach goes beyond simply supplying equipment: we act as a true strategic partner capable of auditing, designing, and managing your thermal needs. Whether for the preservation of perishable goods or the cooling of complex industrial processes, our long-standing expertise ensures unfailing reliability for your operations.
Our Expertise: Customized Thermal Solutions for Every Industry
Industrial Refrigeration Equipment and Systems
Our areas of expertise include refrigeration, process cooling, refrigerated storage, air handling, heat recovery, and intelligent building management systems (GTC) to optimize energy efficiency and overall operating costs.
Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Our comprehensive approach goes beyond simply supplying equipment: we act as a true strategic partner capable of assessing, designing, and managing your thermal needs.
Commercial Kitchens: Design, Installation, Maintenance
Axima Réfrigération designs and installs custom-built commercial kitchens for institutional and commercial food service.
Commercial Refrigeration for Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Our reliable and scalable systems ensure complete control of the cold chain and sustainable energy efficiency to meet your current and future needs.
High-Temperature Industrial Heat Pump
Through our HEATEO offering, we design, install, and maintain high-temperature industrial heat pumps capable of reaching temperatures of up to 120 °C using natural refrigerants (NH₃, CO₂).
Low-carbon solutions
Decarbonize your heating and cooling systems with our eco-friendly, high-performance solutions.
Our Services: Comprehensive Support for All Your Projects
We offer a full range of services to ensure the performance and longevity of your refrigeration systems, from initial design to daily maintenance.
Manufacturing Workshop
Our value-added services:
Custom design of liquid coolers, refrigeration units, and heat pumps
Your benefits:
Equipment perfectly tailored to your specific needs with simplified installation
Maintenance of Refrigeration Systems
Our added value:
24/7 support service with expert refrigeration technicians available around the clock
Your benefits:
Uninterrupted service for your systems and optimization of their performance and lifespan
Energy and Environmental Efficiency
Our value-added services:
Comprehensive audit and customized energy plan with a commitment to results
Your benefits:
Significant reduction in energy consumption and carbon footprint
Mechanical Inspection
Our added value:
Preventive maintenance and complete overhaul of refrigeration compressors and oil pumps
Your benefits:
Increased system reliability and prevention of costly breakdowns
Regulatory Support
Our added value:
Ongoing monitoring of regulatory and standards developments and the development of standardized tools
Your benefits:
Regulatory compliance, simplified management of legal obligations
Financing Solution
Our added value:
“0 CAPEX” Financial Engineering to modernize your refrigeration systems while preserving your cash flow.
Your benefits:
Transforming a large capital investment into manageable monthly expenses.
“ Axima Réfrigération France aims to reflect and spearhead a rapidly changing society committed to the triple transition—energy, industrial, and digital! The climate challenge requires us to rethink the entire refrigeration process by identifying sources of energy that can be recovered. ”
Our nationwide presence: local support throughout the country
Our teams of refrigeration technicians, located in more than 80 branches, provide local service throughout the country. Our refrigeration technicians handle the commissioning, maintenance, and repair of your systems to ensure their longevity and optimal performance. A 24/7 support service contributes to the continuous improvement of your systems.
Want to join us?
Join Axima Réfrigération and let’s build the future of refrigeration together!
Want to contribute to large-scale projects, innovate for more sustainable refrigeration, and grow as part of a team of experts?
At Axima Refrigeration, we’re looking for passionate talent ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Join our 2,200 employees for a career that combines expertise, community engagement, and a lasting impact.
As an apprentice at Axima Réfrigération, Antoine shares his passion for a technical, varied, and constantly evolving profession.
Learn about his career path and his experience competing in WorldSkills competitions.
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Axima Refrigeration, your dedicated partner:
Low-carbon solutions for a sustainable future
Committed to the planet, we advocate the use of natural refrigerants (NH₃, CO₂) and optimize your systems for maximum energy efficiency.
Safety and Compliance for High-Performance Installations
With recognized certifications and proven expertise, we guarantee reliable installations that meet the most stringent standards.
Smart refrigeration for maximum efficiency
At the cutting edge of technology, we develop customized solutions and use data to analyze your energy consumption and maximize the efficiency of your equipment.
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration
What is industrial refrigeration?
Industrial refrigeration refers to all refrigeration technologies and systems designed to meet high-capacity needs in large-scale production or storage environments. Industrial refrigeration is characterized by complex, often automated systems capable of maintaining precise and stable temperatures despite intensive use.
These solutions are essential in a variety of industries, such as food processing (deep-freezing, cooling of production lines), chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerated logistics. They frequently use high-tech refrigeration units that operate with natural refrigerants such as ammonia (NH₃) or CO₂, enabling the management of complex processes and large storage volumes.
What is the difference between industrial refrigeration and commercial refrigeration?
The difference between commercial refrigeration and industrial refrigeration lies primarily in the capacity of the systems, the technologies used, and the end uses.
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Commercial refrigeration is designed for retail outlets and distribution (supermarkets, neighborhood stores, restaurants). It involves equipment of moderate capacity, such as refrigerated display cases, frozen food cases, and cold storage rooms. The goal is to preserve products while displaying them to customers, with frequent door openings.
Industrial refrigeration is used in manufacturing facilities and large logistics centers. Industrial refrigeration systems are designed for very high thermal loads and specific processes (mold cooling, crystallization, high-bay warehouses). Here, the reliability and availability of the equipment are essential for 24/7 operation of the production line.
Why Should Your Business Hire an Energy-Efficient Refrigeration Specialist?
Hiring a refrigeration and energy specialist is crucial to ensuring the long-term reliability of your production equipment. An expert like Axima Réfrigération France does more than just install the equipment; they provide expert advice to help you choose the right technology based on your specific needs.
An improperly sized system can result in significant costs due to excessive energy consumption or, more seriously, breaks in the cold chain.
In addition, Axima Réfrigération provides rigorous preventive maintenance, which is essential for extending the equipment’s service life and avoiding production downtime.
What are the regulations on refrigerants in the European Union?
The F-Gas Regulation aims to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases by limiting the use of certain refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP) and promoting less polluting alternatives. Refrigerants such as R-404A, R-410A, and other hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are being phased out and/or subject to limited quotas.
Effective March 11, 2024, the new European Regulation No. 2024/573 (F-Gas III) tightens the measures of previous versions of the F-Gas Regulation and accelerates the transition timeline.
Retrofitting or replacing older refrigeration systems with solutions using natural refrigerants has become a priority. At Axima Réfrigération, we incorporate these regulatory compliance requirements from the design phase onward, prioritizing refrigerants with low GWP (Global Warming Potential) to safeguard your investments against future legal restrictions.
How can you optimize the energy efficiency of your refrigeration units?
Optimizing the energy efficiency of refrigeration systems depends both on selecting high-performance equipment and on sustainable energy consumption management.
Axima Réfrigération supports you in the design and optimization of your systems through energy-efficient solutions:
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HP / floating high/low-pressure control for optimized operation based on actual conditions,
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Variable-speed drives on the compressors to finely adjust power to the load,
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High-efficiency permanent magnet motor compressors,
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High-performance oil-free chillers,
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Heat recovery for hot water production or space heating,
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Predictive energy management (PEPS) to adjust your systems’ control setpoints in real time,
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Monitoring and building automation systems that enable continuous tracking of energy consumption and rapid detection of deviations.
Beyond technical solutions, we work alongside you to achieve measurable energy reduction goals through Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) or Energy Maintenance Contracts (EMCs), to ensure that the energy savings achieved are sustained over time.
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