African Oxygen Limited (Afrox), the largest
supplier in South Africa of
gases products for refrigeration and air conditioning systems and part of
Lindes Gases Division, recently announced the acquisition of Refrigeration
Equipment Company (Reco), the country's leading refrigeration equipment
supplier, from Danfoss A/S (Denmark).
Recos refrigeration equipment will complement Afroxs existing
refrigerant gas product and service offerings, allowing the company to supply a
complete refrigeration solution to its customers and positioning Afrox as a
permanent supplier in this important and growing industry, reveals the
companys press release. Afroxs CEO
Rick Hogben says: Reco has operated in South Africa for more than fifty years
and is a leader in the refrigeration equipment market, with access to the worlds
leading brands. Reco undoubtedly will grow our new refrigerant business substantially.
We will now have leading equipment to offer with our range of refrigerant gases.
Operating
as a separate division of Afrox, Reco will continue to serve its existing
customer base, while having access to a nationwide distribution network and
state-of-the-art filling facilities. "Through the Afrox link we have
access to the largest cylinder stocks in the country, as well as a huge fleet
of delivery vehicles, which will provide excellent logistical support for our
network of 14 branches," said Fred Penhall, Sales Director, Reco. The
company will continue to market DuPont products, and this relationship,
combined with the Afrox link, will give its existing and new customers access
to the widest range of refrigerants for current and future technologies.