Skip to main content

Your refrigeration
& HVAC specialists

About Active Refrigeration

Trusted local specialists, delivering solutions nationwide

Driven by innovation and sustainability, we lead the way in natural refrigerant technologies, providing efficient and cost-effective systems that lower environmental impact. With expertise in design, project management, and ongoing service, we build lasting partnerships and deliver reliable solutions across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Contact us

Partnering with our staff, customers, and suppliers

Our core values lead the way we work as a team

Safety & wellbeing

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our team, clients, and communities, ensuring every project meets the highest health and safety standards.

Integrity

We operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability, building lasting relationships based on trust and respect.

Sustainability

We are committed to environmentally responsible solutions, reducing our impact through energy-efficient designs and sustainable refrigerant technologies.

Innovation

We embrace cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking solutions, continuously improving to meet the evolving needs of our industry.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards, delivering quality workmanship, reliable service, and long-term value to every client.

Agility

We adapt quickly to industry changes, client needs, and new challenges, ensuring flexible and responsive solutions that keep businesses running efficiently.

Trusted partners

Thermal Solutions

Thermal Solutions Ltd is an affiliated company and industry leader in their own right, and we work together to provide our clients with top-tier service and solutions. Active Refrigeration and Thermal Solutions are independently run, yet share the same ownership, values, and commitment to excellence, benefiting from the strength of their group.

Direct Capital

Investment partners and co-owners, Direct Capital provide capital and expertise to ensure Active Refrigeration continues to grow and improve its ability to service New Zealand’s globally competitive primary sector businesses.

Organisations we align with

Our awards

Recognising our achievements & commitment to quality

Aligned with Ammonia Safety Training Institute

Health & Safety ISO 45001
2023

Deloitte Energy Awards Finalist
2019

Innovation In Energy Awards
2019

Champion Canterbury Business Awards
2017

Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards
2017

Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards Winner
2016

EECA Awards Winner
2016

Environment ISO 14001 Certification
2016

Sustainable 60 Awards Winner
2014

Community sponsorships

Supporting our communities

We believe in giving back to the communities that support us. Through sponsorships, we help local businesses, sports teams, industry initiatives, and training programs thrive. By investing in education, sustainability, and innovation, we’re not just supporting today, we’re shaping the future of our industry and the people within it.

Learn more

Reliable. Precise. Efficient.

Choose Active Refrigeration

Get in touch