Thermo King partners with ASKO VEST AS

ASKO VEST AS now operates new electric city and drawbar trailers refrigerated with Thermo King’s electric V-1000 and Frigoblock HKi systems independently powered by E-COOLPAC battery packs.

Arnatveit, Norway- ASKO VEST AS., a transport and logistics company, a subsidiary of Norges Gruppen ASA., has partnered with has partnered with Thermo King GmbH., a brand of Trane Technologies, to enhance its eco-friendly distribution network. ASKO VEST AS now uses new electric city and drawbar trailers, refrigerated with Thermo King’s electric V-1000 and Frigoblock HKi systems, powered by E-COOLPAC battery packs.

ASKO VEST AS is committed to a fully electric vehicle fleet by 2026. Starting in 2021, they have transitioned from diesel to electric vehicles, now pioneering independent electric refrigeration systems. These include electric drawbar trailers with Thermo King’s V-1000 units and battery-electric city trailers with Frigoblock’s HKi units, operating in Bergen, Tromsø, and Oslo. The refrigeration units, powered by Thermo King’s 70kWh and 105kWh E-COOLPAC battery packs, ensure reliable and efficient temperature control. These battery packs are designed and manufactured by AKSA, a Swiss energy systems developer partnering with Thermo King.

Mr. Martin Knappskog, equipment manager at ASKO VEST AS, said, “Our decades-long partnership with Thermo King has consistently driven us towards innovative solutions that enhance our operational efficiency while reducing our environmental footprint. We are not afraid of trying new technology as soon as it’s available to make our operations as environmentally friendly as possible. The integration of Thermo King electric units with battery packs for our trucks and trailers is a crucial step in our journey towards reducing emissions and operational costs, without compromising our ability to deliver fresh and high-quality products to customers.”

Mr. Jozsef Torok, Thermo King area sales manager for Denmark, Finland and Norway, said “Our long-standing partnership with ASKO VEST AS spans over 30 years and exemplifies our shared vision of innovation and environmental stewardship. By integrating and adapting our electric refrigeration solutions to meet ASKO’s needs, we are supporting their transition to a zero-emission fleet and setting new standards for sustainability in the refrigerated transport sector. Together, we are driving positive change and contributing to a greener future.”

Providing electric solutions for refrigerated transportation is part of Thermo King’s and Trane Technologies’ overall approach to reducing carbon emissions. It aligns with the company’s bold 2030 Sustainability Commitments, including the Gigaton Challenge to reduce customer greenhouse gas emissions by 1 billion metric tons.