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Zmarł dr inż. Wiesław Warczak - wybitny specjalista i wieloletni pracownik COCH
Events
3 Sep 2024
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Dr Eng. Wiesław Warczak has passed away – an outstanding specialist and long-standing COCH employee

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that on 1 September 2024 Dr Eng. Wiesław Warczak passed away – a long-standing and distinguished employee of the Central Refrigeration Centre “COCH” in Kraków, an outstanding refrigeration specialist, Director for Research and Development, and author of numerous scientific publications.

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Podziękowanie dla "COCH" za Wsparcie II Ogólnopolskiego Konkursu „Lodówa”
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5 Apr 2024
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Thank-you to COCH for supporting the 2nd National “Lodówa” Competition

We are pleased to announce that the Central Refrigeration Centre “COCH” has been recognised for its involvement in organising the 2nd National “Lodówa” Competition. It is a great honour for us.

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Warsaw HVAC Expo 2024: Collaboration and Insights Shape the Future of HVACR Industry
Refrigeration
1 Mar 2024
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Warsaw HVAC Expo 2024: Collaboration and Insights Shape the Future of the HVACR Industry

From February 27th to 29th, the Warsaw HVAC Expo 2024 emerged as the paramount gathering for the HVACR industry in Poland, converging at Ptak Warsaw Expo, Al. Katowicka 62, Nadarzyn. Drawing together a consortium of industry titans, mavens, and innovators, the expo epitomized a dynamic crucible for collaborative exchange and innovative ideation.

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Podsumowanie Warsaw HVAC Expo 2024: Innowacje, Współpraca i Nowe Wyzwania Branży HVACR
Events
1 Mar 2024
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Warsaw HVAC Expo 2024 summary: innovation, collaboration and new HVACR challenges

Warsaw HVAC Expo 2024 (27–29 February 2024, Ptak Warsaw Expo, Nadarzyn) brought inspiring presentations and debates and opened doors to new collaboration opportunities. It marked a milestone in HVACR sector development.

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Collaboration with CEIS in Heat Pump Certification Area
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24 Feb 2024
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Collaboration with CEIS in Heat Pump Certification Area

The collaboration with CEIS opens up new possibilities for us and provides access to advanced research laboratories, enabling us to elevate the quality and accessibility of our certification processes.

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Współpraca z CEIS w Obszarze Certyfikacji Pomp Ciepła
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24 Feb 2024
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Collaboration with CEIS in heat pump certification

We are proud to announce our latest collaboration with the renowned Spanish laboratory CEIS – Centro de Ensayos, Innovación y Servicios. This strategic initiative opens new opportunities in heat pump certification and raises the quality and precision of our testing processes.

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badania kontenerów chłodniczych
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6 Jan 2024
18 min read

Requirements for means of transport in the cold chain

The cold chain is a key element in many sectors of the economy, such as the food, catering, chemical, pharmaceutical and medical industries. It is a comprehensive system ensuring the appropriate temperature for a given product group at the stages of production, logistics and sales.

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Dział Certyfikacji Centralnego Ośrodka Chłodnictwa COCH w Krakowie - Twoim Partnerem na Drodze do Zg
Certification
13 Nov 2023
5 min read

COCH Certification Department – your partner on the path to European CE conformity

In an era of globalisation and growing requirements for safety and environmental protection, obtaining certification for your products is a key step for every enterprise wishing to place its goods on the European market. The Central Refrigeration Centre (COCH) in Kraków fully understands this challenge and therefore offers clients support in obtaining the CE certificate of conformity.

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Podstawowe zasady montażu klimatyzatorów typu split
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7 Sep 2023
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Basic principles of split air-conditioner installation

A split air conditioner is a set consisting of outdoor and indoor units connected by copper lines that form a refrigeration circuit. Location of both units and routing of pipework significantly affect performance, correct operation and the appearance of the installation site.

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Wyposażenie techniczne wymagane do montażu klimatyzatorów typu split – przegląd wybranych narzędzi
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4 Sep 2023
13 min read

Technical equipment required for split air-conditioner installation – review of selected tools

There is no doubt that persons performing services related to servicing, operation, supervision or maintenance of equipment charged with refrigerants must hold appropriate skills and authorisations. But skills alone are not enough. Even the most experienced specialist cannot install an air conditioner without the right equipment.

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