SKADEC is one of the leading suppliers of sustainable air conditioning and refrigeration technology in Germany and other European countries. The company has been developing and researching sustainable, high-quality and reliable chillers for ten years. KADEC works exclusively with future-proof low-GWP refrigerants such as the natural and environmentally friendly refrigerant propane (R290).
Interview with Meda Grybauskaitė, International Sales Manager at Skadec LT
A brief description of the company and its activities.
Meda Grybauskaitė: SKADEC is one of the leading suppliers of sustainable air conditioning and refrigeration technology in Germany and other European countries. True to our slogan “The Green Cooling”, we have been developing and researching sustainable, high-quality and reliable chillers that are powered by natural refrigerants like R290, R600a and R1270. We pride ourselves on putting quality first and foremost. Every detail of our units is thought through and meticulously selected to ensure efficiency, power and sustainability. Employees from the engineering, production and quality assurance departments work closely together to achieve continuous improvements and constantly increase the efficiency of the heat pump systems. This close collaboration ensures that every chiller and heat pump is not only reliable and durable but also fulfils the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental friendliness.
One of our points of action includes paying attention to the feedback from our clients, we always want to hear what can be done better and what would increase the efficiency of our systems. Hence, we pride ourselves on being innovative, forward thinking, sustainable and most important of all – knowledgeable experts in engineering.
What are the main areas of activity of the company?
M.G: We are focused on creating efficient chillers and heatpumps with natural refrigerants that are also future-proof. As we started moving forward, we discovered new potentials for our units, for example highly adequate heat recovery, free cooling and custom hydraulic modules. Our machines also feature a remote monitoring system, which allows clients and service partners to access systems from remote locations, detect faults early, reduce downtime, and lower service costs.
Another part of our focus goes into quality control. Every single one of our units is tested to make sure it is working flawlessly in its‘ envelope. We are confident with the machinery that we send out all over Europe, because it is finely inspected for possible misalignments.
What’s the news about new products/services?
M.G: The latest addition to our product selection is low refrigerant compact chillers. We have gotten a lot of requests from clients about making a small, low capacity and low refrigerant level unit. When there is a demand, we decided to create a supply. Since then, we started to test out different prototypes, seeing what worked under various conditions and how it affected efficiency, flow, etc. Once we were finally happy with the outcome, the chillers were released. So far, it has been a hit with customers because of the ability to be used in modular designs.
There are some new projects in the works, but for now we can’t discuss them too much. Every new line of release will always be published on our website, for those who have an interest in our activity.
What are the ranges of products/services?
M.G: Our product range has a plethora of options. Varying air/water cooled chillers and heat pumps of different sizes with capacities ranging from 15 kW to 2.5 MW! We try to ensure that clients from different regions with deviating regulations have a solution at hand. Other than cooling/heating units, we offer training for working with our systems to our partners. Considering that, our partners can offer help to clients with installing and starting up the machines. Another big part of our services is being active in the after-sales process. We make it a priority to answer our clients’ questions regarding machinery upkeep. Not many of our competitors seem to have a similar approach. Hence, Skadec gets great customer feedback for our dedication to solving problems adequately.
What is the state of the market where you are currently active?
M.G: We have noticed an uproar in the demand for natural refrigerants in the past few years. Regarding regulatory demands in Europe, businesses which require cooling or heating are now looking into changing their existing gas/oil heating systems or units that are powered by refrigerants with high GWP/ODP and examine possible solutions with hydrocarbons. Companies benefit greatly by following these rules: tax advantages, reputation alongside brand value and certainly it creates long term cost savings due to reduced electricity bills.
What can you tell us about market trends?
M.G: At SKADEC, we observe several key trends shaping the future of our industry. Applications are expanding rapidly, particularly in data centers and district networks, which demand highly efficient, scalable, and reliable thermal solutions. There’s a clear shift toward natural refrigerants and geothermal heat pumps, driven by sustainability goals and tightening regulations.
System sizes are growing, with very large installations becoming more common, especially in urban environments where district heating and cooling networks are gaining traction. Energy efficiency and sustainability remain at the forefront, with intelligent control systems and the integration of weather data playing a vital role in optimizing performance and reducing emissions.
These developments highlight a broader transition toward smarter, greener, and more connected energy systems.
What are the most innovative products/services marketed?
M.G: Some of our most popular solutions include:
- Four pipe heat pumps which enable simultaneous heating and cooling, this is especially significant for commercial industries.
- Compact chillers, that can be placed indoors with no need for a technical room, because of the low refrigeration load. To add, they have become quite popular for cascade systems.
- Customization of units that are tailored to clients’ requests. We consider ourselves flexible towards different sectors.
- Free cooling and heat recovery, which are incredibly useful because it saves energy, increases efficiency and provides value.
What estimations do you have for the second half of 2025?
M.G: Decarbonization targets continue to drive demand for sustainable and energy-efficient solutions, positioning environmentally responsible technologies—like natural refrigerants and intelligent systems—for further market expansion.
Based on current data and industry reports focused on eco-friendly refrigeration, we anticipate steady growth throughout the second half of 2025.