Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials Earns Dual Awards for Low-GWP Refrigerant

Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*), Fluor & Energy Materials recently won a series of international awards in recognition of the company’s new low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, Klea Edge 485A, as a leading innovation in next-generation heating and cooling technologies, company officials stated in a press release.

Klea Edge 485A Earns Innovation Award at Chemicals Northwest

Orbia F&EM, a business unit of Orbia, was named Innovation Award winner at the Chemicals Northwest Awards, held in the UK’s largest chemical-producing region, and was praised for advancing low-GWP refrigerant technology and supporting the transition to more sustainable HVAC&R solutions across commercial and residential applications, noted the release.

Wavin Recognized at ASHRAE UK Awards for Heat Pump Application

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials’ Klea Edge 485A was also the primary source of industry recognition at the ASHRAE UK 5th HVAC&R Exhibition and Technology Awards, held late last March at Loughborough University. At this event, Orbia’s building and infrastructure business, Wavin, was recognized for its application of Orbia F&EM’s Klea Edge 485A as a low-temperature refrigerant solution for commercial and residential heat pumps.

Orbia on Lower-Carbon Technologies

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials Refrigerants market management director, Mike Mukai, said, “These recognitions reinforce the role of Klea Edge 485A in enabling the HVAC&R industry’s transition toward lower-carbon technologies. Our focus is on delivering low-GWP refrigerants that combine performance with environmental responsibility, supporting customers as they decarbonize heating and cooling systems at scale. We remain committed to supporting the global transition to sustainable cooling and heating technologies through continued innovation and collaboration.”