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Artur Grajewski ( Business Unit Director of Industrial Heat Exchangers ), Andrzej Otta ( Sales Director ), and Christian Huhn ( Managing Director of Hexonic Deutschland ) with the Heat Exchanger World team at the Nowy Dwór Gdański production facility , Poland .
those larger units , Artur ’ s division is ready to approach this market as soon as it matures . We have the right product for applications on both ends of the spectrum .” To demonstrate the company ’ s readiness for the developing heat pump market , Andrzej explains the redesign of Hexonic ’ s brazed plate heat exchangers to be compatible with new refrigerants . “ Propane , for example , is becoming more popular , as well as A2L ( a refrigerant with low global warming potential , low flammability , and lower toxicity ). We redesigned our products to be more durable to these media .” Always adapting to new market trends , the company aims to secure many new OEM producers .
Certifications “ With these new applications , we also ensure that we are totally compliant to important certifications such as F-Gas , UL , and AHRI ,” confirms Christian . “ P-Fas is also an
“ We are working to be one of the world ’ s leading players , globally recognised for our products and service .”
important one which we anticipate will impact the whole refrigeration industry , even the valve industry in fact . We are constantly monitoring these situations and preparing for future scenarios .” Hexonic received its UL certification at the end of 2022 , which Andrzej feels is vital for entering the heat pump sector , and the JAG range qualified for AHRI in September 2022 . “ The AHRI guarantees that a heat exchanger ’ s proper performance is supported and proven by external lab tests ,” he states . “ And the UL certificate means that our units can withstand above and beyond the required number of cycles . Many customers often specify the minimum number of cycles that the device must endure . Thanks to the UL certification awarded to us , we can assure our customers of the appropriate durability of our heat exchangers . The team is proud to share that all cyclic testing was carried out in-house at the Nowy Dwór Gdański facility under constant supervision of the UL inspector .
Global growth Beyond the physical growth of the company ’ s Nowy Dwór Gdański production facility , Hexonic has also opened two new entities in India and Kazakhstan , and is in the process of opening another in Dubai . Due to the distance from Poland , local warehouses will be created in these three locations to assist with smooth delivery and service for customers . Identifying big potential in Asia and other growing economies , Hexonic wastes no time in seizing such opportunities . “ We believe that , with our wide portfolio , we can establish ourselves as key players in many new regions . Our goal is to be present in 50 countries within the next 5 years .,” Andrzej confirms . Hexonic is intent on maintaining its high standard of quality no matter of how large it grows . Christian thinks of this as a red thread running through the centre of the whole company . “ It ’ s in our DNA ; that high quality should follow through a customer ’ s entire experience with us . Beginning from the first consultation and initial contact , through the production process , until the final product delivery , and even after that .” “ We want to be a reference point in this industry , which we believe means more than being a leader . Industry leaders focus on volume , but a reference point shows quality .” Christian refers to the company ’ s experienced and expert team : “ What we are interested in is maintaining a high standard with our products , our service , and our knowledge . Thermodynamics is in our blood . All of our team members fully understand heat exchangers , application-specific requirements , how to interpret data etc . We are able to look at the whole picture .” Andrzej concludes with an optimistic look to the future , the company heading towards even greater growth and global ambitions : “ We are working to be one of the world ’ s leading players , globally recognised for our products and service . And we will succeed because we have the right people to do it .”
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