Panasonic Strengthens Refrigeration Leadership with Launch of iCORE CO₂ Range Across Europe

15/10/2025

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has announced the European availability of its iCORE range of CO₂ condensing units, underscoring its position as a global leader in commercial refrigeration solutions and meeting the evolving needs of operators across Europe.

 

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Panasonic’s production and sales of CO₂ condensing units in Japan. Since pioneering this field, Panasonic has built a formidable legacy that now benefits the European market, where CO₂ condensing units are still a relatively recent innovation. As of September 2025, Panasonic has successfully installed more than 5,500 CO₂ condensing units across Europe - a testament to the company’s pledge to sustainable, cutting-edge solutions and to growing market confidence.

 

The iCORE range is Panasonic’s most extensive and versatile commercial refrigeration range to date and represents its commitment to advancing natural refrigerants and energy-efficient technologies. Optimised for R744 (CO₂), a refrigerant with a global warming potential (GWP) of just 1, iCORE provides customers with a sustainable alternative to high-GWP refrigerants.

 

The range offers one of the widest capacity selections available: up to 29 kW for medium temperature applications and up to 15 kW for low temperature requirements. This ensures suitability for diverse commercial environments, including supermarkets, retail stores, the HoReCa sector, gas stations, and cold storage facilities, where reliability and efficiency are increasingly critical.

 

With the Ecodesign framework and F-Gas regulations reshaping the industry, Panasonic is at the forefront of enabling the transition to natural refrigerants. The iCORE range helps customers comply with the EU’s 2030 GWP limits, which mandates a GWP below 150 for new stationary refrigeration systems, whilst unlocking lower operating costs through year-round energy efficiency.

 

The launch of iCORE also reflects Panasonic’s strategic investments in local manufacturing and innovation. The establishment of Panasonic Cold Chain Poland (PCCPL) adds a fourth facility in the region, dedicated exclusively to refrigeration technologies. The site features a specialised R&D team, a training hub, and will soon include a state-of-the-art refrigeration laboratory set to open in early 2026. With localised production and an optimised supply chain, PCCPL enables shorter delivery times and tailored solutions for European customers.