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In 2025, Southeast Asia’s refrigeration equipment market is experiencing "explosive growth" — with 600 million people’s consumer demand, year-round temperatures above 30℃, and a huge gap in cold chain infrastructure, screw refrigeration units have become a "must-have" for food processing, pharmaceutical warehousing, and industrial production. More importantly, the implementation of the RCEP trade agreement has brought tariff reductions and accelerated supply chain integration in the region, attracting manufacturers worldwide to set up operations.
Why have screw units become so popular? Compared to traditional reciprocating compressors, they’re like "high-efficiency athletes" in the refrigeration field: the rotor meshing gap is only 0.01mm, volumetric efficiency reaches 95%, and the energy efficiency ratio remains above 80% even under partial load; vibration acceleration is ≤5m/s², and noise is controlled below 85dB — so quiet it won’t disrupt production even when installed in food workshops. Most importantly, the 10%-100% stepless capacity control perfectly matches the "full load during the day, low demand at night" working conditions of Southeast Asian SMEs, saving a fortune on electricity bills annually!
As a key Chinese enterprise to watch, Changzhou Binggong is deeply cultivating the Southeast Asian market with "technology export + localized services". Founded in 2018, this "rising star" in the refrigeration industry has quickly secured landmark projects such as meat processing in Vietnam and pharmaceutical warehousing in Indonesia, thanks to its PU/PS insulation board pressure foaming technology and IoT remote control system.
Its core advantages lie in "customization + high adaptability": optimized heat dissipation structure of screw compressors for Southeast Asia’s high temperature and humidity environment, with refrigeration capacity ranging from 10kW to 1000kW — suitable for everything from 5-ton small cold storage to 1000-ton cold chain logistics centers; all units come standard with environmentally friendly refrigerant solutions, meeting EU F-Gas regulations in advance to ensure hassle-free exports for enterprises. What’s more, Binggong has established service centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta, promising 72-hour on-site response to solve the "after-sales dilemma" faced by Southeast Asian businesses.
A local giant in Vietnam, HOA PHAT is like the "host" of Southeast Asia’s refrigeration market. With 20 years of industry experience, it holds over 30% of Vietnam’s market share. As one of Vietnam’s top 10 private enterprises, its screw units focus on "high cost-performance + localized production", with manufacturing bases in three major economic zones: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. Its port-proximate location shortens product delivery time by 30%.
HOA PHAT’s units are particularly suitable for Southeast Asian SMEs: equipped with Danfoss compressors, refrigeration capacity ranges from 30kW to 500kW, priced 15%-20% lower than international brands, and supports OEM customization. Notably, its products have passed Vietnam’s national energy efficiency certification, boasting an excellent reputation in food freezing and supermarket refrigeration — Vietnam’s largest supermarket chain, Grand Lucky, exclusively uses its cold chain system.
Haier’s freezer manufacturing base in Indonesia is a "super factory" in Southeast Asia’s refrigeration industry, with a planned annual production capacity of 1 million units. It specializes in customizing screw units for large-family scenarios and e-commerce logistics needs. Its core competitiveness lies in the "full-scenario ecosystem": not only providing refrigeration equipment but also integrating intelligent temperature control and cold chain logistics monitoring systems, enabling enterprises to achieve "one-click management".
For example, optimized for Indonesia’s hot and humid climate, Haier has improved the unit’s anti-corrosion coating and drainage system; its "Person-to-Order" model allows rapid production adjustments based on customer needs — last year, it customized a low-temperature screw unit for a Jakarta aquatic processing plant, achieving a refrigeration temperature as low as -40℃ and successfully solving the tuna preservation problem.
As a subsidiary of Japan’s Daikin, Daikin Refrigeration Malaysia is a "technology benchmark" in Southeast Asia’s high-end market. It has been producing screw units in Southeast Asia since 1999, focusing on serving high-precision industries such as chemicals and electronics. Its flagship product is the water-cooled screw unit, featuring a twin-screw large-contact surface design with no operational degradation — capable of 15,000 hours of trouble-free continuous operation, making it ideal for large industrial plants in Malaysia and Singapore.
Daikin excels in "attention to detail": the compressor adopts variable volume ratio control with minimal compression clearance, achieving a coefficient of performance (COP) 12% higher than the industry average; the electronic control system complies with EMC electromagnetic compatibility standards, ensuring stable operation even in Southeast Asia’s voltage-unstable regions.
Bochi is a "technology-driven player" in the Southeast Asian market. As early as 2014, it obtained a patent for CO2 low-temperature refrigeration units, with technology on par with Japan’s. Its screw units focus on "environmental protection + low temperature", with refrigeration temperature as low as -50℃ — perfect for scenarios like Thai aquatic quick-freezing and Vietnamese fruit and vegetable preservation.
Through technical cooperation with Japan’s Kobe Steel and Yaskawa, Bochi’s units have earned an excellent reputation in Southeast Asia: a large Thai cold chain logistics center purchased 20 units at once, with zero failure rate after 3 years of operation; its explosion-proof screw units have passed strict certifications in Malaysia’s chemical parks, becoming the preferred brand for local chemical enterprises.
A rising local star in Indonesia, PT. Thermohen is a "rising star" in the refrigeration market. Launched in 2023, its HENDFROZ series screw units have quickly seized the mid-to-low-end market with "high cost-performance + fast delivery". Adopting a modular design, the units support multi-unit parallel connection, allowing flexible expansion of refrigeration capacity — ideal for small and medium-sized supermarkets and catering businesses in Indonesia.
Notably, PT. Thermohen has partnered with Germany’s Thermofin to introduce high-efficiency heat exchanger technology, improving heat exchange efficiency by 20%; localized procurement has reduced costs, with prices about 25% lower than imported brands. Currently, its service network covers major cities such as Jakarta, Surabaya, and Medan, and it is a designated supplier for Indonesia’s government cold chain subsidy projects.
A high-tech enterprise from China, Meisenwell is an "invisible champion" in Southeast Asia’s new energy sector. Its screw water-cooled units are widely used in photovoltaic and semiconductor industries, exported to Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries. Its core technology is "energy-saving intelligence": equipped with a PLC programming control system, it automatically adjusts operating parameters based on ambient temperature, saving 30% more electricity than traditional units.
Meisenwell’s advantage lies in "full-industry-chain services": providing one-stop solutions from R&D design and 3D drawing to after-sales maintenance. Last year, it customized a screw liquid-cooled unit for a Singaporean new energy factory, successfully solving the high-temperature problem in battery production and securing a long-term cooperation order.
Mitsubishi Electric Malaysia is a "quality representative" in the high-end refrigeration market. Its screw units are renowned for "low noise + energy saving", making them ideal for pharmaceutical plants and data centers with high environmental requirements. Adopting industry-leading noise reduction technology, the operating noise is as low as 75dB — so quiet it won’t be distracting even when installed next to office areas.
Another highlight is "intelligent connectivity": units can be connected to Mitsubishi Electric’s global monitoring platform, providing real-time monitoring of energy consumption, temperature, and fault alerts. Even non-technical customers in Southeast Asia can easily manage the units via a mobile app. Currently, Mitsubishi Electric holds over 40% market share in Malaysia and Thailand’s high-end pharmaceutical industry.
Hairong Cold Chain’s Indonesia factory is a "new force" in Southeast Asia’s commercial cold chain. With a total investment of 467 million yuan and an annual production capacity of 500,000 units, it specializes in producing screw-type freezing and refrigeration display cabinets and smart vending machines. Its units specifically address the pain points of Southeast Asian supermarkets: adopting high-efficiency evaporators, cooling speed is 20% faster than the industry average, maintaining stable temperatures even with frequent door openings and closings.
Hairong Cold Chain’s localized strategy is smart: hiring local Indonesian engineers to optimize unit storage space based on local eating habits; cooperating with Indonesia’s logistics giants to shorten product delivery time to 7 days — far exceeding the industry average of 15 days. Currently, its customers include Indonesia’s largest supermarket chain Indomaret and convenience store Circle K.
Listed on Malaysia’s ACE Market, Bestworld is a "one-stop service provider" in Southeast Asia’s refrigeration market. Its service network covers Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and other countries, specializing in integrating screw units with cold storage projects. Through cooperation with China’s Jingsnow Energy Conservation, it has introduced advanced cold storage insulation technology — when used with its units, energy-saving effects are improved by 18%.
Bestworld’s core competitiveness is "customized solutions": designing high-temperature screw water-cooled units for Malaysia’s palm oil processing enterprises, capable of stable operation at 45℃; providing low-temperature units with refrigeration temperature as low as -60℃ for Philippine seafood processing plants, meeting the quick-freezing needs of deep-sea fish.
If your factory is in Vietnam or Indonesia with a limited budget, local brands like HOA PHAT and PT. Thermohen are the top choices — they offer lower prices, faster delivery, and timely after-sales responses; for high-end industries such as pharmaceuticals and electronics that require long-term stable operation, Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, and Changzhou Binggong are more reliable, as their technical maturity and environmental standards meet international requirements.
• Refrigeration Capacity: Choose based on venue area and cooling needs — for example, a 500㎡ food workshop recommends a unit with over 100kW capacity;
• COP (Coefficient of Performance): Prioritize products with COP ≥4.2, which can save 10% of the unit’s price in electricity costs annually;
• Refrigerant Type: Must choose environmentally friendly options like R410A and R134a to avoid restrictions from Southeast Asia’s environmental policies;
• Capacity Control Range: 10%-100% stepless control is a must-have, as it can handle the "large load fluctuations" of Southeast Asian enterprises.
Due to inconvenient logistics in Southeast Asia, after-sales service must follow the "proximity principle": prioritize brands with local service centers and spare parts warehouses, such as Changzhou Binggong and HOA PHAT; clarify the "response time" in the contract, requiring on-site maintenance within 72 hours; preferably choose enterprises that offer "lifetime quality tracking", such as Meisenwell and Bochi, to avoid high maintenance costs later.
1. Accelerated Energy-Saving Intelligence: IoT and AI technologies will become more prevalent — remote monitoring and automatic load adjustment will become standard, like equipping units with a "brain" to optimize operating parameters in real time;
2. Replacement of Environmentally Friendly Refrigerants: Fluorinated refrigerants will be gradually phased out, with CO2 and HFO environmentally friendly refrigerants becoming mainstream — enterprises like Changzhou Binggong and Daikin have already made preparations;
3. Deepened Localized Production: More Chinese and Japanese enterprises will build factories in Indonesia and Vietnam, such as Haier and Hairong Cold Chain, to avoid trade barriers and reduce logistics costs;
4. Booming Demand from SMEs: Small factories and supermarkets in the mid-to-low-end market will become the main growth drivers, making cost-effective and small-sized units more popular.
The Southeast Asian screw refrigeration unit market in 2025 is full of opportunities and challenges. Whether you choose a "technology-export-oriented" enterprise like Changzhou Binggong or a "local leader" like HOA PHAT, the core should revolve around three key words: "adaptability, cost-performance, and after-sales service".
Remember, a high-quality screw refrigeration unit is not just a "cooling tool" but a "partner" for enterprises to reduce costs and increase efficiency. If you’re still hesitant about selection, first clarify your core needs: are you pursuing extreme energy savings? Prioritizing fast delivery? Or needing customized solutions? Once you figure these out, compare them with the advantages of the top 10 manufacturers — and the answer will naturally emerge!
