Cooke Industries have been in the business of chiller/heat pump manufacture and supply for over 50 years, starting with the manufacture of chillers in the 1970’s through to the mid 2000’s, and then as refrigerant developments and regulatory requirements made manufacture uneconomic in New Zealand’s small market, through the supply of European sourced product. Throughout this period, Cooke Industries have supplied thousands of machines, with a number of our original machines still in active service today.

Cooke Industries and their partners have been leaders in the drive to higher efficiency, firstly with the introduction of screw compressor technology in the 1980’s and then with the introduction of multiple scroll compressor technology in the early millennium, and subsequently refrigerant circuits with uneven size compressors, electronic expansion valves, EC condenser fans and micro-channel heat exchangers for reduced refrigerant volumes.

Cooke Industries are committed to engineering high-performance cooling systems that support both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. As the New Zealand distributor for the BlueBox range, we are able to offer a range of low GWP (Global Warming Potential) chillers, available with R32 and R454B refrigerants, to deliver cutting-edge climate control with reduced environmental impact—ideal for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical applications.

Why choose low GWP refrigerants? With evolving regulations like the European F-Gas Directive and growing pressure to reduce carbon footprints, the shift to refrigerants with lower environmental impact is essential. R32 and R454B offer:

• Significantly lower GWP compared to traditional HFC refrigerants (e.g. R410A, R134a)

• Improved energy efficiency, reducing both operational costs and emissions.

• Long-term regulatory compliance, supporting your sustainability goals.