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Penguin Refrigeration announces acquisition of Kuranda UK Ltd at the Motorhome & Caravan Show 2024

by Penguin Refrigeration 15 Oct 2024 08:19 PDT 15-20 October 2024

Penguin Refrigeration, Europe's leading supplier of specialist refrigeration and air conditioning systems for the recreational vehicle market, is proud to announce its acquisition of Kuranda UK Ltd, a trusted specialist supplier of premium diesel heating and cooking systems for the marine and motorhome sectors.

The announcement will take place at this year's Motorhome & Caravan Show, held at the NEC, Birmingham, from 15 - 20 October 2024.

The acquisition of Kuranda UK Ltd, marks a major expansion of Penguin's product portfolio, which will now include the highly respected Wallas, Kabola and Dickinson heating and cooking systems for the motorhome and marine industries.

In a strategic move that responds to shifting market demands, Penguin is now positioned to address the growing preference for safe, sustainable and efficient alternatives to traditional gas-fuelled systems.

Market leaders in this sector, Wallas and Kabola are renowned innovators of high efficiency heating systems, tailor-made for boats and motorhomes offering greater efficiency, greater reliability and increased safety as an alternative to traditional gas-fuelled hobs, ovens or boilers -ideal for sustainable, off-grid adventures.

Brett McLellan, Kuranda UK Ltd Founder, comments "The sale marks a significant milestone for both businesses and represents a new and exciting chapter for Kuranda UK Ltd, a business I founded more than 30 years ago. With Penguin's well-established presence in the market and commitment to innovation, the acquisition provides the perfect platform to take Kuranda UK Ltd to the next level. Penguin is ideally positioned to expand Kuranda UK Ltd's reach and introduce premium products from Kabola, Wallas, and Dickinson to a broader audience in both the motorhome and marine industries."

Zeb Elliott, Penguin Refrigeration Managing Director, adds, "This acquisition allows us to offer a comprehensive gas fee range of heating and cooking solutions in addition to our leading refrigeration and A/C products. It's great for Penguin, as we're now able to provide a complete range of gas free off grid solutions for motorhomes and marine vessels - hot and cold!

"The Wallas, Kabola and Dickinson brands perfectly complement our existing industry-leading cooling solutions and further solidifies our commitment to delivering high quality, energy-efficient products to our customers backed by our unrivalled customer service and support.

"This is a significant step forward in Penguin's growth strategy, enabling the company to meet the demands of an industry that is increasingly focused on sustainability without compromising on quality or performance."

As the exclusive UK supplier of the world-leading luxury Italian refrigeration brand, Vitrifrigo, Penguin Refrigeration will also be exhibiting the latest range of fridges incorporating Secop's game-changing BD Nano 'NextGen' Compressor.

As the world's most efficient, purpose-made mobile compressor, the BD Nano delivers 44% improvement in efficiency compared to other market players. Its compact design is 40% smaller and 67% lighter than competitors, saving valuable space and weight.

Chris Feibusch, Penguin Refrigeration Marketing Director, continues, "We are excited to unveil Vitrifrigo's latest innovations at this year's Motorhome & Caravan Show. Vitrifrigo's latest developments introduce cooling products that exceed the needs of modern motorhome owners looking for an efficient, reliable and sustainable solution to keep groceries fresh and drinks cool off-grid or on the road."

Visitors to the Penguin Refrigeration stand, 11.28, will receive exclusive show deals and availability to place orders.

The exclusive UK supplier of Vitrifrigo, Frigoboat and Veco, Penguin Refrigeration is the industry's leading bespoke, technical refrigeration brand for luxury motorhomes. For more information about Penguin Refrigeration, please visit: penguinfrigo.co.uk.

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