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A pioneering company in the Portuguese market, specifically in the commercial and domestic refrigeration and freezing industry

Welcome to FRICON, the market leader in refrigeration and conservation in Portugal.
Since our foundation, we have been a benchmark in the sector, offering high-quality refrigeration and conservation solutions for domestic and commercial clients.

Combining expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology, we develop, produce and market a wide range of refrigeration and conservation equipment, such as beverage and ice cream solutions, eutectic innovations and integrated solutions for food retail.

At FRICON, our mission is to provide superior quality refrigeration and conservation solutions, driven by innovation and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Whatever your need, we are here to help find the perfect solution for you.

[1976] Founding of FRIGOCON - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A.
[1980] Positioning itself as the leading manufacturer of equipment in the domestic market.
[1990] Reinforcement of the export strategy and positioning as national leader in the vertical drinks segment.
[1992] APCER - Granting by the IPQ (Portuguese Quality Institute) of the license to use the designation National Mark of Conformity with Standards.
[1995] Launch of the production unit in Brazil - Mercofricon S.A.
1996 - novos produtos Eutécticos
[1996] Launch of new Eutectic products - Mobile segment that allow products to be stored for a long period of time.
[2000] Start of manufacturing using cyclopentane.
[2004] Start of production of equipment using more environmentally friendly R290 gas (CFC-free).
[2005] Beginning of FRICON's Premium Era with the strategic demarcation in the sector, with the entry into the food retail segment and the launch of the SMR Clássica model.
[2009] Start of production of the Low Cost supermarket equipment line, using the SMR LSL model.
[2012] Product launch for the SMR DA supermarket range.
[2013] Strategic commercial orientation towards the Spanish market, with the creation of the FRICON sales office in Spain.
[2014] Investment plan for the three-year period 2013-2015 concerning the modernization of manufacturing processes and new production support equipment.
[2015] Launch of the new integrated solution for optimizing vertical space for large surfaces - Combi (Upperdeck + SMR LSL).
[2016] 40 years of FRICON's expansion and success marked with a rebranding.
[2017] Extension of the vertical solutions line with the launch of the WD Mural.
[2018] Launch of a new investment cycle for the 2018/2020 three-year period.
[2019] Extension of the Combi range with new ECO 220 and 250 versions.
[2020] Launch of the FRICON 2020/2022 Strategic Business Plan, with the expansion of the manufacturing area, optimization of the layout and production process and training of the company's human resources.
[2021] Celebration of FRICON's 45th anniversary in Portugal.
[2023] New FRICON era (communication refresh) and launch of the new UPD FV product to extend the supermarket range.

“Growth is the product of the future that we were able to foresee”

FRICON is the product of a solid corporate culture that is open to the world and always open to dialog.

Through proper planning of our investments, we have opted for a strategy based on industrial flexibility, which has enabled us to meet the needs of our clients’ projects quickly and efficiently.

This has been our way of affirming our ability to respond to our customers’ needs, transforming problems into opportunities and anticipating the best in the market in terms of cold, thus positioning FRICON at the top of the international rankings in our sector of activity.

All this, after all, because “Growth is the product of the future that we have been able to foresee”. We will go even further and be even bigger!

Artur Azevedo

Founder of FRICON

We believe that innovation is key to exceeding our customers’ expectations.

At FRICON, our specialized team is dedicated to improving our products every day.

We carry out rigorous energy consumption tests, climate and environmental simulations, and guarantee the reliability of our equipment.

Our focus is on innovation, always striving to offer superior quality and efficiency in all the products we develop.

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