Frick India and Mayekawa Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Energy-Efficient Industrial Refrigeration Solution in India

Frick India Ltd., a prominent player in the industrial refrigeration sector since 1962, and Japan-based Mayekawa, a global leader established in 1924, have entered into a joint venture to provide energy-efficient compressor packages for a wide range of applications. The developed technology through this venture will be useful for the food and cold chain industry as well as process gas, biogas, and heat pumps in India. This initiative will also offer solutions to companies with a focus on environmental sustainability.

L-R: Mr Jasmohan Singh (Chairman & Managing Director, Frick India Limited), Mr. Takashi Ariyoshi (Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Japan Embassy), Mr. Shin Maekawa (President and CEO, Mayekawa MFG. Co. Limited), Mr. Tetsuo Kozasa (Managing Director, India), and Mr. Satoshi Tsutsumi (Director, Senior Executive Officer).

This joint venture ceremony occurred on January 13, 2025, at ITC Maurya, New Delhi. Mr. Takashi Ariyoshi, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Japan Embassy, who attended the ceremony as a guest of honour, underscored the India-Japan strong ties with respect to politics, culture, and values. Also, he quoted the former prime minister of Japan’s statement, “Japan needs India to be strong to make Japan stronger.” Lastly, he congratulated both companies for this venture as it is aiming towards growth for both countries.

Mr. Shin Maekawa, President and CEO of Mayekawa MFG. Co. Limited, made a special trip from Japan to attend the ceremony and sign the agreement. He said, “Seven years ago, he envisioned making both companies together, which came true now. There exists substantial growth potential in India, given that India has a 1.4 billion population, resulting in increasing demand for cold storage and freezer solutions for their daily food requirements. By addressing these demands, we will make this endeavour successful.”

L-R: Mr. Satoshi Tsutsumi (Director, Senior Executive Officer), Mr Jasmohan Singh (Chairman & Managing Director, Frick India Limited), Mr. Takashi Ariyoshi (Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Japan Embassy), Mr. Shin Maekawa (President and CEO, Mayekawa MFG. Co. Limited), and Mr. Tetsuo Kozasa (Managing Director, India)

Chairman & Managing Director of Frick India Limited, Mr Jasmohan Singh, shared that with our tie-up with one of the world’s largest screw compressor manufacturers, Mayakawa, this venture will integrate the latest technology in India that will provide quality compressors that can save power and provide efficiency. The trust of both companies in each other is just a step towards high levels in the future.

The architect of this collaborative endeavour, Mr. Satoshi Tsutsumi Director, Senior Executive Officer, congratulated both teams and stated, “This venture is the expansion of their businesses by setting up a new manufacturing plant in Rajasthan that will be operational shortly.”

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