G&D Chillers Breaks Ground Introducing Propane Technology to the U.S. Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Market

G&D’s ‘Elite 290’ Series Redefines Tomorrow-Proof Chilling with Near-Zero GWP and Unmatched Efficiency

April 15, 2024 – Junction City, Ore. – G&D Chillers, known for producing the most reliable  premium chillers used in commercial brewing, wine, cannabis, food processing and other  manufacturing industries for more than 30 years, is pleased to announce its trailblazing Elite  290 line of propane chillers.  

As the leading chilling manufacturer to bring innovative propane technology to the United  States, G&D Chillers sets a new standard for sustainability, efficiency and tomorrow-proof  chilling solutions. The Elite 290 series is designed to propel businesses toward a better future,  with chillers that boast near-zero Global Warming Potential (GWP) and significantly lower  energy costs. 

Over the past 30 years, the commercial refrigeration industry has undergone a transformative  evolution aimed at reducing businesses’ GWP. The emphasis on energy efficiency and  environmentally friendly refrigerants has led to an increased demand for alternative chilling  solutions. Government regulations combating climate change have further accelerated the  industry’s pivot towards sustainable refrigeration methods. 

G&D Chillers’ Elite 290 series, utilizing propane as a natural refrigerant, stands out as a game changer. This technology not only lowers a customer’s GWP, benefiting a wide range of  customers from commercial breweries, wineries and distilleries to food processing customers  like dairies and other manufacturers, but also enhances overall efficiency. G&D Chillers takes  pride in being the first in the commercial chilling industry to reintroduce propane as a natural  refrigerant – offering a safer, more effective and efficient chilling technology. 

Propane, widely embraced in the U.K. and Europe, is now at the forefront of a movement  towards sustainable refrigeration in North America, led by G&D Chillers. The Elite 290 series is  designed to be future-proof, and exempt from HFC phase-out programs, ensuring longevity and  sustainability.  

“We are proud to be leading the way to bring propane technology to the U.S. market, marking a  significant milestone in the adoption of propane in North America. Our Elite 290 series is not just  a chiller… it’s a statement. And it’s a commitment to a greener, more efficient future for our  customers and our industry,” said Justin Thomas, president of G&D Chillers. 

G&D Chillers’ Elite 290 series is poised to redefine the chilling landscape offering businesses a  pathway to sustainability, efficiency and tomorrow-proof refrigeration technology.

Leading the shift to propane in the brewing industry is New Belgium Brewing. As a certified B  Corporation since 2012, New Belgium’s commitment to social and environmental accountability  starts at the foundation of its corporate structure. New Belgium follows a leading climate action  plan, a scalable philanthropy model, vocal advocacy in the policy arena, and a long tradition of  using its brand to mobilize customers in support of the world’s most pressing movements for  change. 

Andy Collins, New Belgium’s Carbon Neutral Engineer, helped the brewery research and  implement its first transition to using propane as a natural refrigerant to help achieve the  company’s goal to certify all brands as Carbon Neutral by 2030 and deliver on New Belgium’s climate action plan validated by the Science Based Target initiative. 

“We’re really happy to work with a partner like G&D Chillers who was willing to build a propane based chiller with low-to-no GWP and help us significantly reduce the amount of HFCs used in  our refrigeration systems,” says Collins. “We’re excited to implement G&D’s new Elite 290  chilling technology and continue our progress toward our goal to become carbon neutral by  2030.”  

G&D will unveil its Elite 290 chillers at this year’s Craft Brewers Conference in Las Vegas April  21-24, 2024 at Booth #626. To learn more, click here! 

About G&D Chillers  

Since 1993, G&D Chillers have been manufacturing glycol chillers specifically for the  commercial brewing, wine, dairy, cannabis, food processing and manufacturing industries. We  are proud to provide chillers for our industry leading customers such as Ninkasi, Willamette  Valley Vineyards, Sara Lee, Angry Orchard, Stumptown Coffee, Jim Beam, Samuel Adams,  Boeing, Diageo and Brew Dr. Kombucha. With well over 6,000 clients across the U.S. and  beyond, we’ve built high-quality chilling units for specialty installations throughout the United  States, Canada, the Bahamas, India, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Turkey, and the West Indies. No  matter what your cooling needs are, whether you require a permanent installation, a portable  chiller or a heater, we engineer the finest quality chilling systems in the USA. For more  information, visit www.gdchillers.com.

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