German multinational Bitzer opens subsidiary in Kenya in Africa expansion

Bitzer's Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Mr. Gianni Parlanti (Second right) demonstrating the latest compressor for refrigeration together with Mr Stefan Leiti, Bitzer's Manager Director Middle East in a Nairobi hotel on Thursday. Looking on is Bitzer Kenya representative Mr. Tariq Zaffar (right) and Frigitech Supplies Technical Director Mr Mohammed Arif .[Photo: Jonah Onyango/STANDARD].

NAIROBI: Bitzer, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning technologies has opened an office in Nairobi as it seeks to expand presence in Africa.

The Kenyan office is the second one for the German multi-national after South Africa to tap into  the increasing demand for reliable refrigeration and air conditioning technologies in Kenya and the East Africa region. In 2015, Bitzer generated sales worth Sh75 billion (US$750 million) globally.