Fogel proudly announces the completion of a long-term effort to transition to natural refrigerants across 100% of the models it produces. This transition marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and the environmental performance of its products. Today, every single commercial refrigeration model made by Fogel utilizes hydrocarbon refrigerants, which are natural, whereas HFC synthetic refrigerants, such as R-134a and R-404, have been discontinued in production. These hydrocarbon refrigerants -either R600a or R-290 – have negligible global warming potential compared to their synthetic counterparts. By embracing these environmentally friendly alternatives, Fogel is not only reducing its carbon footprint but also supporting international efforts to combat climate change.
Fogel began working with natural refrigerants back in 2010, when it released the first UL and NSF certified hydrocarbon glass door merchandiser, which was introduced at Sun Life Stadium (now the Hard Rock Stadium) for the Super Bowl that year. Since then, Fogel has invested more than US$ 5MM to increase its manufacturing capacity, including machinery and components to manufacture commercial refrigerators using hydrocarbons across all assembly lines at the Fogel factory in Guatemala, as well as adding more R&D laboratory chambers to test and certify the new and greener versions of the models it offers its customers.
With yet another sustainable milestone, Fogel reinforces its commitment to care for the environment, its customers, and the community. This transition of over 200 product models to natural refrigerants aligns with Fogel’s broader environmental initiatives, including reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste generation, and implementing eco-friendly manufacturing processes. The company’s commitment is at the forefront of the industry, as it continues to explore and develop new technologies to further enhance the energy efficiency and environmental performance its products to create a greener future for our planet.