Active in the commercial refrigeration and HVAC sectors for over 10 years, REFRECO welcomes Blue Pearl Energy as its majority shareholder, offering a growth model based on cooperation, autonomy and the power of its network of SMEs.

Villers le Bouillet, Belgium, June 14, 2021 - Liège-based company REFRECO, an expert in industrial and commercial refrigeration, and HVAC, has announced its integration to Blue Pearl Energy, an innovative European energy services platform. This strategic partnership will allow REFRECO to ensure its continued development in a rapidly changing market marked by increasing complexity and growing requirements to lower energy consumption.

“The refrigeration business faces key challenges in the energy transition. It is now paramount to allow our customers to reduce the consumption of their refrigeration installations, both in the commercial and industrial fields, in particular supermarkets. We must also adapt to new types of refrigerants that use cleaner gases than CO₂ to preserve our environment, as is required by the European F-Gas Directive. Finally, the ability to finance the installation on behalf of the customer has become a fundamental factor in the purchase decision. With the support of Blue Pearl, we will be able to strengthen our position in the sector and...

Climacool, a Lyon-based company specialized in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) for industrial, commercial and public organisations, announced today that it has joined Blue Pearl Energy, an innovative European B2B energy services platform. Launched in 2020, Blue Pearl Energy integrates complementary small and medium sized companies (SMEs) from the energy services sector within a powerful network. The platform enables them to accelerate their growth and supports their development in new markets. Climacool is the fifth SME to join the Blue Pearl platform, and the second in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, strengthening Blue Pearl's presence in this region.

“Our ambition is to be the partner of choice for our customers and to accompany them through their energy transition. By bringing together complementary SMEs, the Blue Pearl platform can offer complete and competitive energy solutions,” explained Eric de Seguins Pazzis, Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Pearl. “Climacool is fully aligned with our vision. Thanks to their experienced in-house engineering team, the company is able to support their clients at every stage of their project, from design through construction, to commissioning and then maintenance. With the support of our platform, the company will be able to scale-up and take advantage of the new...

Blue Pearl Energy, an innovative European platform for B2B energy services, has integrated Ventimeca Group, a French regional leader in the field of HVAC installation & maintenance, into its network of SMEs. This transaction strengthens Blue Pearl's position in the energy services market in France and more particularly in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Ventimeca Group is the fourth European SME to join the Blue Pearl Energy platform in less than a year, and the second one in France after Alcad, one of the leading HVAC installation & maintenance specialists in the Île-de-France region. Blue Pearl Energy’s innovative business model, which aims to establish a powerful network of SMEs with strong local anchoring, maximum autonomy, and a preserved SME culture, therefore confirms its strong appeal among energy services SME seeking to scale up.

Ylies Keddari, Chairman of Ventimeca Group, explains the reasons for this strategic partnership: “The rapid evolution of the regulatory landscape, as well as the emergence of a need for complete solutions among our customers, require our group to shift gear to meet increased market demands. With Blue Pearl Energy, we now have the means to meet the challenges of tomorrow and ensure our long-term growth, while preserving...