Güntner, a global leader in refrigeration and heat exchange technology, proudly hosted its inaugural Impact Summit in Budapest from September 5-7. This landmark event brought together over 270 participants, including 186 customers from 36 countries, to collaborate on the future of innovation and sustainability within the industry. The three-day gathering highlighted Güntner’s dedication to fostering positive environmental change through advanced technologies and customer-focused solutions.
The discussions at the Summit centered around the critical themes of sustainability and artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing their role as essential drivers of transformation across industries. Fourteen expert speakers, including representatives from Amazon Web Services, explored vital topics such as sustainable solutions for AI data centers and strategies for enhancing cold storage efficiency.
“The Impact Summit united key stakeholders in the refrigeration sector to discuss innovative, eco-friendly solutions that tackle today’s pressing sustainability challenges,” said Gernot Puntigam, Managing Director of Güntner. “The engaging discussions and presentations showcased our growing momentum in creating a greener, more efficient future for the industry—together.”
The event also served as a platform to unveil Güntner’s ambitions for sustainability, featuring discussions on emerging technologies and sustainable practices. A highlight was the introduction of Güntner’s new Impact° label, an innovative initiative designed to help customers identify the most sustainable and technologically advanced products in their offerings. This label will spotlight products, technologies, fluids, and solutions that are environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and resource-saving, empowering customers to develop systems that maximize energy efficiency and reliability while minimizing environmental impact.
“The Summit clearly demonstrated why Güntner is the leading supplier of heat exchange technology and what sets them apart,” stated Salaheddine Zantout, Systems Design Engineer at J & E Hall International. “From the factory tour to individual presentations, everything was exceptional. Observing their use of new technologies like AI reinforces our absolute trust in Güntner.”
The Impact Summit was more than just a discussion on sustainability; it was a call to action for the industry to unite and promote positive environmental change on a global scale. By revolutionizing cooling and heating technologies and improving operational efficiency in data centers, the Summit provided a platform for groundbreaking ideas and transformative solutions, addressing individual concerns while showcasing Güntner’s innovative approach.
“We are thrilled to announce that the Summit was a resounding success and demonstrated the power of collaboration in driving change,” Puntigam added. “We eagerly anticipate our next event in the future.”
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