Carrier Transicold has equipped Wild Water Group’s trailer fleet with Vector® High Efficiency (HE) 17 units, delivering measurable gains in fuel efficiency, cooling capacity and noise reduction for the Wales’ leading provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. 

After an initial deployment of five units, Wild Water Group has reported significant performance improvements over the Vector 1550 units they replaced.  

Building on the success of this deployment, Wild Water Group is now planning to upgrade its entire 24-trailer fleet, each mounted to 13.6-metre Chereau trailers, replacing all remaining Vector 1550 units with the Vector HE 17. The transition supports the company’s ongoing efforts to modernise its U.K.-wide temperature-controlled distribution network. 

“Carrier Transicold has been a dependable partner for us for many years, with its team and technology consistently supporting our business,” said Jon Sutton, Transport Manager, Wild Water Group. “Fuel efficiency is a major priority for us, and the HE 17 units have delivered noticeable gains in day-to-day use. Cleaner, more economical performance is vital for the future of our fleet, and the results so far have shown that this technology perfectly aligns with our sustainability goals. 

“The reduced noise levels have also been a huge benefit for both our drivers and the communities we operate in. In some cases, the units are so quiet that we find ourselves double-checking whether they’re running.” 

The Vector HE 17 offers significantly improved fuel savings when compared with the legacy Vector 1550, driven by inverter technology that continuously adapts compressor speed to match real-time cooling demand. 

The system also provides high-cooling capacity output exceeding 16 kW and a 6dB (A) noise reduction, compared to its predecessor. Weighing just 720kg, it ranks among the lightest systems in its category. 

Sharing a similar build architecture to the flagship Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19, the Vector HE 17 also includes E-Drive technology. This eliminates the mechanical transmissions of belt-driven refrigeration systems, converting energy from the motor into electricity to power the unit. E-Drive technology helps to improve efficiency, whether plugged into the grid at a depot or running electrically on the road via an alternative power source, such as a Carrier Transicold trailer-mounted battery pack or a tractor-driven Eco-Drive module that converts power directly from the truck’s own engine.  

“Wild Water Group is demonstrating how refrigeration upgrades can deliver immediate operational and environmental benefits,” said Tony Biggs, National Sales Manager, Carrier Transicold UK. “The team’s commitment to modernising its trailer fleet aligns closely with our focus on supporting customers with dependable, forward-thinking solutions. We value the trust they place in our technology and look forward to continuing to support their business as it continues to grow." 

The logistics provider’s phased rollout reflects a broader shift in the industry, where fleet operators are upgrading refrigeration systems to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. 

Wild Water Group is a leading provider of bespoke temperature-controlled warehousing and transport in Wales, operating seven cold stores across South Wales and Southern England. 

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Carrier Transicold helps improve transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment and services for refrigerated transport and cold chain visibility. For more than 50 years, Carrier Transicold has been an industry leader, providing customers around the world with advanced, energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable container refrigeration systems and generator sets, direct-drive and diesel truck units, and trailer refrigeration systems. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. For more information, visit www.carriertransicold.co.uk. Follow Carrier Transicold Truck Trailer Refrigeration on LinkedIn.