Nokian Panimo brewery’s new logistics centre heated with a Gebwell G-Eco heat pump
Nokian Panimo brewery’s logistics centre, completed in spring 2025, is heated with geothermal energy. This is the company’s largest investment in history, comprising approximately 2,500 m² and 23,000 m³ of space – nearly doubling the brewery’s facilities.
One of the project’s objectives was to carry out the expansion with minimal emissions, so geothermal energy was chosen early on as the heating solution. During the implementation phase, the planned equipment was replaced with the climate-safe Gebwell G-Eco heat pump, which uses natural R290 refrigerant. The system was installed by Putkitupa Oy.
“Environmental friendliness is very important to us, and when acquiring the heating system this was one of the decisive factors. Energy efficiency also plays a major role in our industry, and we work with this issue practically all the time,” says Maintenance Manager Pasi Risku.
“The serviceability of the heat pump and refrigerant regulations played a central role in the decision. It is also great to be at the forefront of adopting new technology,” Risku explains.
“What makes the system special is precisely the use of R290 refrigerant, whose suitability seems to withstand refrigerant regulation well into the future,” he continues.