KRI KRI & FRIGO STAHL: Meeting High Demands at Subzero Temperatures
Just a few kilometers outside Serres, at the heart of KRI KRI’s ice cream production facility, FRIGO STAHL has successfully delivered another highly complex, precision-driven project. The objective was ambitious: to rapidly build new infrastructure to accommodate and support the installation of cutting-edge, automated ice cream production lines – all while the existing facility remained fully operational.
The project included the construction of a new engine room and the implementation of a multi-stage ammonia refrigeration system (NH₃) with a total cooling capacity of 2,896 KWR, certified under the PED directive by an independent inspection body. Key elements of the system included:
- A 568 KWR refrigeration cycle for a new ice cream freezing tunnel at -45°C
- A 658 KWR refrigeration cyclefor seven high-performance ice cream machines at -35°C
- A 1,670 KWR booster stage operating at -10°C
- Installation of 9 screw compressors, 2 evaporative condensers, and a new 1,250 KVA substation
Alongside the refrigeration infrastructure, an existing 1,000 m² steel-frame building was structurally reinforced, fully renovated, and outfitted with advanced refrigeration, electrical, and network systems — transforming it into a highly functional production space that meets stringent standards for hygiene, ergonomics, and energy efficiency.
To accommodate KRI KRI’s ongoing production schedule, construction was executed in phases, allowing for the progressive installation of new equipment without any interruption to factory operations. The total project duration was less than four months.
According to Mr. Spyros Tavlikos, Technical Director of KRI KRI:
“When production lines are running and new infrastructure is being built simultaneously, there’s zero margin for error. FRIGO STAHL understood the complexity of the situation immediately. They treated the facility like a living system—responding daily with solutions, not questions. The result wasn’t just technically excellent, it was fully operational when we needed it.”
George Firtinidis, CEO of FRIGO STAHL, added:
“Projects like these aren’t just about cooling capacity or square footage. What truly matters is the ability to align technical solutions with the pace of production. At KRI KRI, we act as a technical extension of their team — sharing their language, their goals, and a deep mutual trust”.
This project is part of KRI KRI’s broader investment strategy to expand its ice cream production capacity and deliver innovation to the Greek and international markets.