Via three strategic acquisitions with a combined revenue exceeding EUR 50 million (equivalent to more than SEK 550 million), Nordic Climate Group is expanding into the United Kingdom and Ireland. The acquisitions establish Nordic Climate Group as the market leader in Ireland and secure a starting position in the United Kingdom, some of Europe’s largest markets where the transition to energy-efficient cooling and heating systems as well as natural refrigerants is rapidly accelerating. This expansion marks a major milestone in the Group’s international growth journey and reinforces Nordic Climate Group’s position as a leading European player.
Following successful growth journeys in the Nordics and the Netherlands, Nordic Climate Group is now accelerating its European expansion. The United Kingdom and Ireland represent two of Europe’s most investment-intensive markets for cooling and heating technology, driven by rising energy requirements, increased operating costs and a rapid shift towards low impact climate solutions. By establishing operations in these markets, the Group is building on its proven model and strengthening its presence among key customers in the food retail, logistics, industrial, and commercial property sectors – areas where demand for energy efficiency and modern climate technology is growing rapidly.
“What makes Nordic Climate Group unique is that every company continues to be what made them successful – locally anchored, customer-focused and entrepreneur-driven – while we become stronger together. With our entry into the United Kingdom and Ireland, we are reinforcing this model further and gaining greater momentum in our shared ambition to drive the transition to energy-efficient cooling and heating solutions”, says Fredrik Gren, President and Group CEO of Nordic Climate Group.
The acquisitions include the following companies, forming the foundation of Nordic Climate Group’s establishment in the United Kingdom and Ireland:
Anglo Irish Refrigeration (Ireland) – Market-leading company with strong local roots and long-term customer relationships
Anglo Irish Refrigeration Group is the leading provider of cooling and heating solutions in Ireland, with operations across the country and in Northern Ireland. The Group consists of the following companies: Anglo Irish Refrigeration, Portglenone Refrigeration, Cater 2, Hoctor Refrigeration and Kavanagh Refrigeration. Founded in 1976, the company has evolved into a modern technology partner with over 220 employees, four regional depots and longstanding customer relationships across the food retail, industrial, public and commercial sectors. Under the leadership of CEO Trevor Wright and CFO Niall Jones – who have been the principal owners of the company – Anglo Irish Refrigeration has demonstrated stable organic growth combined with successful acquisitions. Trevor Wright and Niall Jones will continue in their operational roles within Nordic Climate Group, ensuring continuity and preserving the strong culture and local identity that have been central to the company’s success.
“Joining Nordic Climate Group is a natural next step for us. We will retain our local identity and way of working, while gaining access to a wider network and resources to continue growing and supporting our customers,” says Trevor Wright, CEO of Anglo Irish Refrigeration.
MC Refrigeration (UK) – Client focused business serving major clients and local stores alike
MC Refrigeration is based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire serving clients across the entire United Kingdom. Established in 2004 by Murray and Elizabeth Carvell the business is now led by their daughter Laura Dobson. Specialising in the installation, removal, safe disposal and maintenance of commercial refrigeration display equipment and cold rooms throughout the UK the company has a major hub in Wellingborough and engineers based at strategic locations across the country. The company has grown to be an integral partner for many of the major high street, roadside and retail brands across the length of the UK. Laura Dobson will continue to lead MC Refrigeration supported by a strong team, with Murray Carvell continuing in an advisory role, ensuring continuity for customers and staff alike.
“Being part of Nordic Climate Group was an obvious choice for us. It will give us immediate access to a wider network of like-minded and customer focused refrigeration businesses across the UK and Ireland, while retaining our brand and culture that is at the heart of our success. As a team we’re really looking forward to the opportunity to grow and develop our business with Nordic Climate Group,” says Laura Dobson, CEO of MC Refrigeration.
CSD Air Conditioning (UK) – Specialists in air conditioning installation and service
CSD Air Conditioning is based in Clydebank, Glasgow serving clients across the entire United Kingdom. Established in 2017 by Carlo Scaramuzza and his wife Danielle the business has grown significantly from its base in Scotland. CSD provides a range of both installation and servicing of air conditioning, ventilation and HVAC systems trusted by leading customers in the hotel, retail, and commercial sectors. CSD is also a highly trusted partner of Facilities Management and Building companies to deliver services through the whole life of a project, drawing on CSD’s high levels of technical ability and deep customer service ethos. Both Carlo and Danielle will remain in the business, leading the company’s future development, and ensuring continuity for clients and staff alike.
“The opportunity to be part of Nordic Climate Group was the logical next step for us. We’ve enjoyed getting to know the team in Sweden and the UK and we believe we can deliver a wider range of services and provide further support to our brilliant clients by working with similar air conditioning and ventilation businesses across the UK. Being able to retain our identity and culture, focused on our customers and staff, was very important to us and Nordic Climate Group really support that ethos, which makes us a great fit together. As a team we’re really looking forward to the opportunity to grow and develop our business with Nordic Climate Group,” says Carlo Scaramuzza, CEO of CSD Air Conditioning.
For more information, please contact:
Fredrik Gren, President and Group CEO Nordic Climate Group
fredrik.gren@nordicclimategroup.se | +46 70 511 64 99
Trevor Wright, CEO Anglo Irish Refrigeration
TrevorWright@Anglo-Irish.com | +353 87 820 0245
Laura Dobson, CEO MC Refrigeration
laura@mcrefrigeration.co.uk | +44 7534 485 726
Carlo Scaramuzza, CEO CSD Air Conditioning
cs@csdairconditioning.co.uk | +44 7380 809 395
About Nordic Climate Group:
Nordic Climate Group is the home of experts in sustainable cooling and heating focusing on energy-efficient installations. Local winners. Global impact.
Founded in 2021, the Group operates at more than 100 local sites with more than 2,000 employees across Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Ireland, with a total turnover of approximately EUR 550 million (approximately SEK 6 billion). Ownership is shared between entrepreneurs, employees, and Altor Fund V.