DOWNERS
GROVE, Ill., Dec. 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SWEP, part of Dover (NYSE:
DOV) and a world-leading supplier of brazed plate heat
exchangers (BPHEs), today announced the opening of a new rig for
propane testing at the SWEP Research & Development Center in
Landskrona, Sweden.
Recent policies such as the European F-Gas Regulation are
driving market demand for heating and cooling systems that operate
with natural- or low-GWP refrigerants. The capability to run large
scale propane testing is an important step for SWEP to meet current
and future need for sustainable heat transfer solutions. The
heating and cooling sector (HVAC) accounts for a significant share
of global energy consumption, and the industry is challenged to
find innovations to accelerate decarbonization.
"The new test rig will be crucial in the development of brazed
plate heat exchangers that are optimized for systems based on
natural refrigerants. We are working closely with our customers to
create products that meet system design requirements of
next-generation heat pumps and chillers," says Ulrika Nordqvist, SWEP President.
SWEP has been able to test small- and medium-sized units with
propane since 2019, and the new rig will now enable in-house
testing of up to XL-size units.
"The new test rig is optimized for a wide propane envelope and
will be instrumental in the ongoing development of highly efficient
and safe heat transfer solutions. We will continue to support our
customers in the transition towards more sustainable heating and
cooling systems," says Fabienne Bourquenoud Moret, VP of Marketing,
Research & Development at SWEP.
Although propane gas has a low GWP, its flammable properties
make it hazardous to handle in a test environment. Ensuring
operational safety and quality has been central in the launch of
the new rig, which is part of SWEP's Global Investment Program.
Running from 2019 through 2025, the program seeks to strengthen
SWEP's long-term capacity and add new capabilities to help ensure
customer success and accelerate growth.
About SWEP:
At SWEP, we believe our future
rests on giving more energy than we take – from our planet and our
people. That's why we pour our energy into leading the conversion
to sustainable energy usage in heat transfer. Over three decades,
the SWEP brand has become synonymous with challenging
efficiency.
SWEP is a world-leading supplier of brazed plate heat exchangers
for HVAC and industrial applications. With over 1,100 dedicated
employees, carefully selected business partners, and a global
presence with production, sales, and dedicated service, we bring a
level of expertise and closeness to our customers that's redefining
competitive edge in a more sustainable future. SWEP is part of
Dover Corporation, a multi-billion-dollar, diversified manufacturer
of a wide range of proprietary products and components for
industrial and commercial use.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global
manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over
$7 billion. We deliver innovative
equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts,
software and digital solutions, and support services through five
operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy &
Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process
Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover
combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets
we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65
years, our team of over 24,000 employees takes an ownership
mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.
Headquartered in Downers Grove,
Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under
"DOV." Additional information is available at
dovercorporation.com.
SWEP Contact:
Malin Bengtsson
+46 418 400 720
malin.bengtsson@swep.net
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP,
Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Jack
Dickens, VP, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
jdickens@dovercorp.com
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