We invent and create cooling
and climate control
systems.
Further
Looking further and precisely creating and constructing. That is what we do in computer-controlled refrigeration and climate control.
Innovation, knowledge and security are fixed elements in our work, just as online remote control.
We take it one step further. We understand the business of our customers and know everything about products that require cooling or a controlled climate.
Precisely
Every order we accept starts at zero and is an invention, requiring absolute precision work. We recognize the commercial and scientific interest behind every commission and make this our highest priority. Our critical eye for detail and decades of experience ensure that we design and build exactly the right climate and cooling system out of all elements, and maintain these in perfect condition with our extensive service and expertise.
From the start
We compile a schedule of requirements together with our customer to ensure that our offer is perfectly aligned to your requirements, maximal and reliable. We build turnkey projects, so feel free to consult us if all you have at present is a bare space or empty hall. Reftech is your partner, right from the very start.
Invented
We create climate, every climate, in every sector.
Every new commission requires us to put all elements together in new combinations and dimensions.
Technology is applied as diversely and precisely as possible to enable each of the elements to operate as a single unit. Our basic premise is always that the requirements and interests of our customer must be met.
Specific
The project's performance in the picture: all the elements are measured with calibrated measuring equipment upon delivery of the installation.
Innovation
Water is used as efficiently as possible. We use only 15% of the amount normally used.
Also, we hardly use any pesticides, if any.
We have complete CO2 control, both above and below atmospheric values.
Knowledge
All our knowledge about climate is incorporated into our end products. We have spent decades perfecting the cultivation of crops in insulated chambers. We know how optimum growth can be achieved and ditto products produced using light, water, moisture, temperature and air circulation.
Climate control and lighting enable us to produce crops in layers. A unique system allows the growth phase to be controlled to such a degree so as to ensure the required market delivery capacity. Also, we developed a First-In-First-Out system for total efficiency.
Interests
Designing and building cooling systems is not only about keeping things cool, but even more about substantial economic interests.
As far as we are concerned, the first question we ask is always: what is best for your products? The right cooling extends the shelf life of your flowers, vegetables, fruit and meat; serving the best commercial interests of your company.
Specific
We are familiar with current legislature and inspection services such as HACCP, BRC and the Commodities Act.
Our Reftech Energy Savings Module enables you to save 15 to 20% on energy.
Knowledge
In addition to our in-depth knowledge about cooling, we also have extensive knowledge about products that need cooling. We are always happy to advice and critically assess your schedule of requirements. The more precise and detailed a plan is, the better our solution will be. We have developed our own operating system. During the building of your installation, nothing is self-evident, automatic or taken for granted.
Each project is unique; every order is designed from the ground up. The requirements, the method of operation and service all come together in an installation to which the words ‘self-evident’ and ‘automatic’ can, however, be applied.
Innovation
How cooling a hot item can be.
Can a cooling installation heat water that can be recycled?
Yes, it can! And we know exactly how.
Your business
at the right temperature.
Maintenance
and service
for a longer life.
Inspection
Inventing and constructing climate chambers and cooling systems is precision work, and so is their maintenance.
To ensure excellent quality of climate maintenance we have drawn up a validation protocol. Using this protocol we conduct precise inspections each year to determine if the chamber still satisfies all requirements.
Cooling agent R22
Due to tightening environmental legislation, use of cooling agent R22 in installations will be prohibited in the Netherlands as from 2015.
We are already anticipating on the phase-out of R22 HCFK by offering our customers the choice between retrofit or installation renewal.
Continuity
Our systems engineers are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. This ensures that you get maximum yield from your cooling and climate chambers.
All repairs can be carried out immediately as we stock a broad range of parts and components.
We know exactly when your system needs a maintenance overhaul. We take care of it all for you.
Reftech Cool Control
We develop a unique Cool Control for every customer for remote monitoring and control.
This state-of-the-art software safeguards and registers preset values and is easy to operate.
The importance of light
The IBS delivery protocol is used to check the temperature margin. The spectrum and intensity of light are also measured. Based on the information obtained, a light plan is drawn up to replace the light sources.
The relative humidity, air speed, CO2 percentage and ventilation are also carefully monitored and maintained according to set guidelines.
Knowledge
We recognize the importance of science and research to universities and research institutes.
Reftech renders a third party obsolete.
To be of even better service to scientists, we have mastered everything there is to know about inspection and protocols.
Regardless of the order, precision is a prerequisite.
Every climate is exact and according to protocol.
Accuracy
In science, it is important that everything is possible with climate. Reftech looks into the consequences arising from your choices and preferences with respect to all elements. These items are put into the correct framework and adapted until everything is perfect, into the smallest details. We use all our assets to foster development, progress and research.
Innovation
How can ozone serve as a disinfectant?
O3 already has the necessary properties. We just apply them.
From fluorescent lighting to sodium halogen; from LED to induction.
We invent, develop and perfect so that exactly the right spectrum, with the exact light intensity, is used in every growth phase.
Every CO2 percentage can be attained by us, both above and below atmospheric values.
Monitoring and regulating plants’ root temperatures allows us to influence growth in every desirable manner.
2 climate chambers for plant tissue culture for the development of new rose varieties.
Special
Multi-layer system with root cooling.
14 climate chambers for plant research for the development of medicine.
Special
The incubators have a humidity of 100%.
Bayer CropScience, Lyon France
Bartels Stek, Aalsmeer
Special
100% contamination free.
10 test chambers for sustainability tests for food and care products at various temperatures.
Sara Lee, The Hague
ABC Logistics, Poeldijk
20,000 m2 of cooling and working space
for the storage of fruit and vegetables.
Special
The low-energy control system is applied in combination with undercooling on the condenser, electronic expansion valves and frequency regulation on the compressors.
Smit’s Uien, The Hague
10,000 m2 of cooling and working space for the new construction of an onion processing plant.
Special
The installation for cooling, rapid cooling and odour control was eligible for full subsidy.
Fontijn Vlees en
Vleeswaren BV,
Weesp
6,000 m2 cooling, working and freezing space for the optimum storage of meat.
Special
Heat is retrieved from the cooling system for rinsing water and underfloor heating systems.
University of Stirling, Scotland
7 climate chambers for a rare species of bee.
Special
The lighting and noise level, for which we developed components on our own.
Utrecht University
20 climate chambers for plant growth
and molecular genetics, with the
desired CO2 percentage.
Special
The outside air is used to cool the lighting ceilings. A special installation eradicates
GMO organisms.
Leiden University
52 climate chambers,
distributed across
3 storey’s.
The applications
used: plant growth, trips culture, leaf-miner flies, insects, drosophila, tissue culture.
Special
Automatic control and lighting
for a unique cultivation method for corn.
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