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Enex Technologies: Shareholders Strengthen Commitment to Fuel Growth of the European Climate Tech Champion in Natural Refrigerants Transition

Reinforced capital structure with €25 million dedicated to R&D, production capacity, and international expansion

Treviso, 1 October 2025 – Enex Technologies, the European Climate Tech champion of natural refrigerants transition, is pleased to announce that its shareholders have approved a significant reinforcement of the company’s financial structure to accelerate the company’s transformative growth plan and to further position itself as the leading player in the natural refrigerants full adoption of the HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) industry.

CCC Holdings Europe S.p.A., the group’s holding company, just issued a non-convertible PIK bond of €25 million. The transaction, —subscribed entirely by the company’s existing shareholders and reserved exclusively for professional investors—, further strengthens the Group’s capital structure, enhancing financial resilience and supporting Enex Technologies’ long-term growth strategy.

This strengthening of our capital structure signals robust support from our shareholders for Enex Technologies long-term strategy and vision” said Greg Deldicque, Chairman of Enex Technologies. “Our mission is to lead Europe’s climate tech transformation through natural refrigerant-based, high performing technologies — scaling our international impact and accelerating the energy transition.”

 François Audo, CEO of Enex Technologies added: “This new financing enables us to accelerate the rollout of next-generation HVACR solutions, expand our European footprint, and invest even more in research and development. It is a decisive step that strengthens our capacity to serve customers worldwide.”

With this strengthened foundation, Enex Technologies reaffirms its role as a standout contributor in the European Climate Tech sector—where innovation and sustainability are critical to industrial competitiveness and Europe’s climate objectives.

The shift to natural refrigerants is poised to reshape HVACR industry. The global HVACR industry today represents a market of around $300 billion[1], of which refrigeration accounts for about $60 billion. In Europe, the HVACR market is valued at approximately €46 billion in 2023, with refrigeration alone worth about €9.3 billion and a rapidly increasing penetration of natural refrigerants across industrial and commercial applications.

This transition is directly supported by EU policy: the F-Gas Regulation (EU 517/2014) mandates a 79 % reduction of HFC consumption by 2030, consistent with the European Green Deal and Fit-for-55 climate objectives. Replacing HFCs with natural alternatives in data centers, airports, hypermarkets, the food and pharma cold chain, and retail facilities could prevent millions of tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions annually across Europe.

Global Warming Potential (GWP) – Comparison

(CO₂ equivalent over 100 years, IPCC values)

Refrigerant Type GWP Value Climate Impact
R-404A HFC 3,922 Extremely high – phased out under EU F-Gas
R-410A HFC 2,088 Very high – restricted use from 2025
R-134a HFC 1,430 High – being replaced in many applications
R-744 (CO) Natural 1 Firstly introduced by Enex in 2004
R-717 (Ammonia) Natural ≈0 Enex Industrial pioneered in 1930s
R-290 (Propane) Natural ≈0 Emicon (Enex brand) adopted since 1984

 

[1] Main Source: Harvard Business School B4B, Eurovent, CCCHE analysis.

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FRANÇOIS AUDO

CEO Enex Technologies

  • Joined Enex Technologies from Carrier, where he was Vice President and Managing Director of Carrier Residential Light Commercial Europe and Riello
  • More than 30 years of executive experience in manufacturing companies
  • Former Managing Director HVAC France at Carrier
  • Former President for Southern Europe of Xylem Inc.
  • Former Director at ITT, and Sales Engineer at CSI
  • Earned a bachelor’s degree in physics at Brighton University (UK)
FRANCISCO VALLINA

Vice Chairman Industrial

  • Joined ENEX Technologies from EOS Refrigeration in 2023, where he was founder & CEO
  • More than 30 years’ experience in the Refrigeration sector as a managing director and then founder of a leading ammonia refrigeration OEM, generating more than 30% annual growth
  • Launched several innovative products focused on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability
  • Obtained an Engineering degree from UPC – Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona
FABRICE SEGURA

Chief Operating Officer

  • Based in Treviso, Italy
  • Joined Roen Est in 2020 as Chief Operating Officer
  • 20 years’ experience in operations, lean manufacturing, product commercialization and supply chain with Danfoss and Rivacold
  • Earned a degree in Engineering from the University of Saint Etienne in France
LUIS CRESPO BARBER

Chief Commercial Officer

  • Joined Enex Technologies from Carrier, where he was Managing Director, Commercial HVAC Europe
  • More than 20 years’ experience in the HVAC sector leading transformation, with a track record of significantly improving the financial performance of the businesses he leads
  • Earned a degree in Economics Business and Administration at Universidad Complutense
  • Completed programs at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, and IESE Business School
SERGIO GIROTTO

Founder Enex & Honorary President Enex Technologies

  • Earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from Padova University
  • Based in Padernello (TV), Italy
  • Founded Enex Srl in 2004 to design and develop high efficiency refrigeration systems using natural refrigerants with low global warming potential, revolutionizing the industry
  • Authored 16 industry papers including two international peer-reviewed journals
  • Awarded 17 patents for technological innovations that continue to advance the efficient application of CO₂ refrigeration systems in all climates