In 2000, our founder, Rytis Bernatonis, recognized a gap in Lithuania’s market: retailers needed reliable refrigeration equipment, but there were no local suppliers to meet the demand. With an engineering degree and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, he eagerly researched and embarked on the journey to create the first commercial refrigeration unit.

On October 31, 2000, FREOR was officially registered and began its journey, steadily building a reputation for quality and innovation, step by step.

Today, 25 years later, FREOR has grown into a global manufacturer of innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient refrigeration solutions, trusted by retailers around the world.

What began as a bold idea has evolved into a story of continuous growth, innovation, and trust, which we will continue to tell every day until our 25th birthday!

As the first company in the Baltic countries to manufacture commercial refrigeration equipment, our very first client to place trust in us was Norfa supermarket in Lithuania.

We are proud to continue our strong partnership with Norfa to this day. The chain fully trusts FREOR innovations and systems, and is always eager to be the first one to test and implement everything new we bring to the market.

A heartfelt thank you to Norfa for trusting us from the very beginning, and to all our customers who continue to choose our refrigeration equipment!

In 2008, FREOR took its first step onto the global stage by presenting its commercial refrigeration solutions at EuroShop, the world’s leading retail exhibition. Since then, we have been a proud participant at every EuroShop, returning every three years with fresh innovations and a renewed vision for the retail sector.

For us, EuroShop is more than just an exhibition – it’s a milestone event. It allows us to reflect on our journey, measure our progress, and share how far we’ve come. What began as a modest stand with just a handful of refrigeration units and a simple design has transformed into something extraordinary.

In 2026, we are excited to participate with our biggest stand so far, a true reflection of our growth, innovation, and unwavering dedication to advancing refrigeration for the retail industry.

This is how our stand looked in 2008. Visit us at EuroShop 2026 to see how much we have improved and grown!

In 2012, we introduced an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly glycol-cooled Hydroloop cooling system that utilizes the natural R290 refrigerant, which we started using later.

It all started when we recognized the huge potential in plug-in refrigeration units. At the same time, we noticed a problem: how to efficiently transfer excess condensation heat, reduce energy consumption, and ensure sustainability. These challenges inspired us to look for a new solution.

At the same time, we began to notice a potential problem in the market, as there were not enough experienced remote system specialists with the necessary knowledge to work with CO₂ refrigerant-driven systems.

That’s how the idea of Hydroloop was born – a concept to connect plug-in equipment to an efficient glycol-cooled system. All system components are installed in the equipment at the factory, so there is only a simple installation required in the supermarket, eliminating the need for certified refrigeration experts.

Over time, we developed it into four distinct versions, ensuring that every client could find a solution tailored to their specific needs.

This marked FREOR‘s beginning of a commitment to sustainability. Even though we started with HFC/HFO refrigerants, we quickly realized that the best and only answer to refrigeration is natural refrigerants and have been promoting them ever since.

From the very first unit we manufactured, our goal has always been to deliver the highest quality. This commitment has never changed. By continuously refining our products and enhancing their technical performance, we have achieved even greater quality, reliability, and durability.

We ensure excellence at every stage of the manufacturing process, from employing highly experienced specialists and sourcing components from certified European suppliers to providing comprehensive technical support after installation. Quality control is a priority at every step of our manufacturing process.

Our commitment to quality in everything we do is reflected in the ISO certificates we have acquired. Since 2015, FREOR has proudly held the following: ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, and ISO 50001 for Energy Management, underscoring our dedication to excellence and sustainability.

From the very beginning, as soon as our operations started gaining momentum, we actively sought solutions to maximize efficiency and optimize our production processes. In 2005, we installed an automatic powder coating line, followed by our first assembly line a year later. In 2007, we invested in our first AMADA CNC punching machine, equipped with advanced automation features, which significantly improved and simplified our production process. Since then, we have been continuously adding more automated machinery for our operations.

By 2018, we began exploring ways to fully automate specific manufacturing steps further while maintaining the highest quality standards. That year, we introduced our first industrial robot from YASKAWA for high-performance applications.

Since then, our plant has been progressively modernized, and it is now equipped with 5 state-of-the-art fully robotic machinery and almost 40 units of automated machinery, including modern assembly lines, geometry machines, and automated warehouse inventory, enabling us to produce high-quality refrigeration equipment more efficiently, reliably, and consistently.

After 22 years of manufacturing and developing a wide range of commercial refrigeration solutions, we felt it was time for something new. As customer expectations for supermarkets have evolved with a greater focus on aesthetics, functionality, and design, we introduced the NDL line of modern commercial refrigeration equipment created for contemporary supermarkets and retailers.

The NDL line made its debut at EuroShop 2023, the trade fair, where it quickly captured the attention of industry professionals. Since then, it has earned the trust and appreciation of our customers and has been successfully implemented in stores worldwide.

NDL refrigeration equipment embodies FREOR’s adaptability and commitment to meeting the ever-changing trends and demands of the retail market. We remain dedicated to staying at the forefront of innovation and continue to create new refrigeration equipment models to extend our NDL range.

We deliver refrigeration solutions that are not only reliable, energy-efficient, and sustainable, but also feature a refined, modern design that makes a statement in any supermarket.

FREOR’s strength is hidden in its team, and the proof of it was getting ready for the trade show across the Atlantic Ocean in just a few hours!

While waiting for the NRA Show 2024 trade show in the United States, we found out that due to the long delay caused by the logistics company, our commercial refrigeration equipment and other crucial items for the trade show, which were sent via sea cargo months ago, won’t make it to the trade show in time.

We realized we couldn’t give up on something we had worked on and waited for so long. So our team got together and made the impossible possible!

In under half a day, the FREOR team dismounted the commercial refrigeration equipment for the NRA Show 2024 from our showroom, converted it to US voltage, prepped it for reassembly, and packed it for air transport, along with all marketing materials and food packaging mockups.

The equipment was booked for the same-day flight and was already on the plane in less than half a day, ready for the 3867 km adventure!

It was amazing to see how one of the most stressful days in FREOR’s history ended on a happy note, thanks to our #COOLingTeam dedication and bond!

After 25 years of manufacturing commercial refrigeration equipment, we took another important step toward greater self-sufficiency by launching the in-house production of glass doors for our refrigeration units.

Drawing on our extensive experience and the valuable insights of our partners and clients, we developed a solution that meets both the demands of modern retailers and the highest industry standards.

FREOR Glass Doors stand as a testament to our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. By bringing glass door production in-house, we can now offer our clients shorter lead times, faster response to their needs, and enhanced after-sales support, ensuring quality and reliability at every stage.

At FREOR, we believe that a strong culture begins with people — individuals who care deeply about their work, respect one another, and strive to make a positive impact every day.

Our people and our core values – quality, energy efficiency, ecology, flexibility, and partnership – guide us in everything we do, both inside and outside our operations. We take pride in creating a collaborative, friendly, and flexible work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We also actively participate in initiatives that promote sustainability, ensuring that our commitment to the planet is reflected in every aspect of our business.

We believe that trust and transparency are essential for success. Every team member is encouraged to share ideas, take ownership, and support others. We recognize achievements, learn from challenges, and continuously seek better ways to do things.

Living our values means embracing innovation, working together across teams, and taking responsibility for the environment and the communities we serve. This is what drives us forward – building a better, more sustainable future, together one step at a time.

Thanks to our valued partners, FREOR commercial refrigeration equipment has been successfully implemented in stores all around the world. Today, we proudly operate in more than 55 sales locations, with the farthest one located in New Zealand – 17,310.71 km from our manufacturing plant!

What began as a European journey has grown into a truly global presence, with FREOR equipment now found across Africa, South America, North America, Asia, and Australia.

Equipping so many well-known supermarket chains worldwide highlights our ability to adapt FREOR refrigeration solutions to any climate conditions – from tropical heat to cold.

We are grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us and proud to see the FREOR name recognized wherever we go.

In 2008, we relocated to our first manufacturing plant, which spanned 15,000 square meters. However, we quickly outgrew the space. We realized that to achieve true efficiency and an ergonomic workflow, we needed a facility specifically designed and built to meet our requirements.

In 2019, we opened the doors to our current plant – a modern, purpose-built space tailored to our production needs. Yet, as demand continued to grow, so did we. Within just a few years, the plant expanded to 20,000 sq. m.

And the story doesn’t end there. We are now constructing an additional 18,000 sq. m. facility – the foundation of what we proudly call FREOR City: a cutting-edge center dedicated to producing sustainable and energy-efficient commercial refrigeration equipment and innovative refrigeration solutions.

Our steady growth and continuous innovation drive our need for more space and more possibilities. Today, we are proud to be building not just new facilities, but an entire city of innovation.

Time truly flies when you’re doing what you love and believe in. These 25 years of innovation, dedicated to creating sustainable and energy-efficient commercial refrigeration solutions for retailers around the world, have passed in what feels like a moment.

Looking back, we are proud to see how far we’ve come – how many goals we’ve achieved, how many talented people have joined our team, how many strong partnerships we’ve built, and how many supermarkets now rely on our refrigeration equipment.

We are deeply grateful to our people – our employees, partners, clients, and suppliers – for being part of this journey towards a better, more sustainable future with FREOR refrigeration solutions.

In 25 years, we have changed, improved, and evolved a lot – but we’re not stopping here! We look forward to even more innovation, growth, and shared success ahead.