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SUSTAINABLE REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY

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THE GREEN COOLING

We, the company SKADEC, are one of the leading suppliers of sustainable air conditioning and refrigeration technology in Germany and other European countries. True to our slogan “The Green Cooling”, we have been developing and researching sustainable, high-quality and reliable chillers at our company headquarters in the Hohenlohe district of southern Germany for ten years. We work exclusively with future-proof low-GWP refrigerants such as the natural and environmentally friendly refrigerant propane (R290).

Our corporate values are sustainability, quality and reliability. We live these values in a dynamic and motivated team. We want to set an example for the future through our work in order to make this sustainable technology of the highest quality reliably available to everyone.

What does SKADEC mean?

The name SKADEC is derived from the name SKADI and the term ECO. Skadi is known in Norse mythology as the goddess of winter, after whom Scandinavia was probably named. She is associated with strength, ingenuity and the courage to do new things. This is exactly what has characterised us since the first development steps in 2012/2013. Since then, we have specialised in sustainable refrigeration and air conditioning technology with natural refrigerants, especially systems with environmentally friendly propane (R290).
With the spin-off of our own company from the Kratschmayer Group in 2018, we have been a strong partner for saving life cycle costs and providing needs-based cooling and heating for trade and industry using energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies.

FLEXIBLE AND POWERFUL

Thanks to our more than 430 motivated employees in the group of companies, we have been working for many years on the development of pioneering products in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning technology. We are particularly proud of our in-house developed controller software. By using freely programmable controllers, our development team, consisting of technicians, master craftsmen and engineers from the fields of refrigeration, control technology and software development, has been able to design innovative control strategies. The development focus of these algorithms is particularly on the combination of user-friendliness, maximum availability and system efficiency. Our systems are also characterised by the high SKADEC quality standard. We mainly use components from renowned German manufacturers. This guarantees the availability of spare parts and ensures the required reliability.

Your partner for heat pumps and chillers with natural refrigerant

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180 employees

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2 production plants with 10.000m2

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2000+ realized projects

Our range of services at the Waldenburg site

Expertise, experience and innovative strength come together at our company Headquarters in Waldenburg, in the south of Germany. Our engineers and technicians are already working closely together on the machines of the future.

This is where customer requirements are analysed and the end product is developed. SKADEC’s comprehensive range of services is characterised by bundled and clearly structured expertise.

Quality made by SKADEC

Our highly experienced and professional team assembles our chillers, heat pumps, hydraulic modules and other products for cooling and heating technology at our two production plants in Lithuania. We rely on state-of-the-art production technologies with high precision to create innovative and energy-efficient solutions for heating and air conditioning technology.

Employees from the engineering, production and quality assurance departments work closely together to achieve continuous improvements and constantly increase the efficiency of the heat pump systems. This close collaboration ensures that every chiller and heat pump is not only reliable and durable, but also fulfils the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental friendliness.

For a better future

For the environment: By using the refrigerant R290 (also known as propane), we have been helping to protect the ozone layer and minimise greenhouse gas emissions for years

For our customers: Our employees work closely together to achieve continuous improvements and constantly increase the efficiency of the heat pump systems.

For our team: Creating a working environment that enables enjoyment and development, and acting as a role model for others by inspiring them to pursue similar goals and values.

Our distribution network

Map of the sales network of SKADEC GmbH
Headquarters

SKADEC GmbH
Hohebuch 13
74638 Waldenburg

Tel: 07942 94491-000
E-Mail: info@skadec.de

25693 St. Michaelisdonn

Tel: +49 151 51698232

13057 Berlin

Tel: +49 151 22062969

96199 Zapfendorf

Tel: +49 151 55232135

52249 Eschweiler

Tel: +49 151 52808132

48308 Senden

Tel: +49 160 96958530

Tel: +49 151 18988747

89601 Schelklingen

Tel: +49 171 3391390

82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Tel: +49 170 9003323

85662 Hohenbrunn

Tel: +49 151 70263653

d.p.a. Warmtepompen BV
Industrieweg 18a
NL-6662 PA Elst

Tel.: +31 481483301

OK-Puls s.r.o.
Ječná 29a
CZ-621 00 Brno

Tel: +42 0730893129

AD Klíma Hungary Kft.
Budaörsi út 43C.
H-1118 Budapest

Tel: +36 12090186

MILESTONES

We were one of the first to use natural refrigerants and have wanted to offer our customers what they need for more than 10 years:
Safe systems in terms of redundancy, sustainability and future-proof operation.

  • 2013

    Research into the use of natural refrigerants

    Zwei Mitarbeiter vor einer klimatechnischen Anlage
    With an interdisciplinary team, the Kratschmayer Group begins research into the safe and efficient use of natural refrigerants with the aim of being able to offer future-proof chillers and heat pumps customised to the needs of its own customers.

  • 2016

    Development of an intelligent machine control system

    Visualisierung einer Maschinensteuerung
    With the development of an intelligent machine control system based on freely programmable controllers, our ideas and the experience we have gained in 20 years of practical experience can be implemented in intelligent control algorithms. The focus is on increasing efficiency and maximising machine availability. A dedicated test stand is set up for testing purposes.

    2016

  • 2016

    Commissioning of the first R290 chiller

  • 2018

    Foundation of SKADEC GmbH

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    SKADEC GmbH was founded for the further development, sales and establishment as a system supplier. Successful projects and good feedback have prompted the Kratschmayer Group to also allow colleagues from the specialised trade to benefit from the machine development.

    2018

  • 2018

    Commissioning of the first R290 heat pump

    Bild einer der ersten Wärmepumpen mit natürlichem Kältemittel R290
    Right from the start, we set ourselves the challenge of developing an R290 (propane) heat pump. Our successfully tested intelligent control algorithm ensures efficient and safe operation, even at low ambient temperatures.

  • 2018

    First trade fair appearance at the Chillventa in Nuremberg

    Vier Personen auf dem SKADEC Messestand

    Shortly after SKADEC GmbH was founded, we had our own stand at Chillventa 2018 in Nuremberg. That was the starting signal for us. Many interesting contacts were made and the name SKADEC became known for the first time.

    2018

  • 2019

    Foundation of the first SKADEC sales office

    With the new location of our sales office in the North / West region, we would like to strengthen our expertise and improve proximity to our customers with a highly experienced engineer.

  • 2021

    Operation of over 400 units for our customers

    In over 400 completed projects, 75 MW of cooling capacity with natural refrigerants have been installed since the first start-ups, resulting in savings of 17,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

    2021

  • 2022

    Successful trade fair appearance with the new 4-pipe heat pump, compact machine and Skadec Cloud products

    Foto Messewand mit Porträtbild einer Frau
    At its stand at Chillventa 2022, Skadec showcased a new type of 4-pipe R290 heat pump and a compact chiller with a very low refrigerant charge of R290, which can be installed inside a building in accordance with legal safety precautions to meet the growing requirements of various industries.

  • 2023

    Opening of new production site in Lithuania

    2023

  • 2023

    First trade fair appearance at the ISH in Frankfurt

    Mehrere Menschen auf einem Messestand
    ISH 2023 was a complete success for SKADEC and once again reaffirms our commitment to continuing our course with natural refrigerants and further research into pioneering technologies.

  • 2023

    Specialist conferences on the topic of natural refrigerants in use

    Bild vom Auditorium der Fachtagung 2023
    The presentations with up-to-date information on refrigerants, concepts and application examples on propane installations, operator obligations and innovative collection systems were of great added value for all listeners. Afterwards, there was time for questions from the floor or for 1:1 discussions during a panel discussion.

    2023

  • 2023

    Opening of the 6th sales office (North, East, West, Rhine-Ruhr, Southwest, Bavaria-Austria)

  • 2024

    Ground-breaking ceremony for company hall and office building

    Mehrere Personen stehen mit Spaten vor einem Baugelände

    In 2024, there were and are many good reasons to celebrate in all six companies of the Kratschmayer Group. In addition to a drink to mark the company’s 30th anniversary, the ground-breaking ceremony for two new buildings for the group, which SKADEC will use, also took place at the headquarters in Hohebuch (Waldenburg).

    2024

  • 2025

    Completion and move into the new building

    panorama pictures of the new Skadec premises

    In addition to the new warehouse, the office building was completed and successfully operational in 2025. The move is an important step for the further growth and future of the company. The new premises will enable us to provide the best possible environment for our employees and to set new standards in working and collaborating.

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