Klaus Refrigeration Equipment
Klaus Refrigeration Equipment: Where European Engineering Meets Commercial Kitchen Reality
There are two ways to spec refrigeration for a high end commercial kitchen. The first is to buy the most recognizable brand on the market, tick the box, and move on. The second is to look harder and to find equipment that performs to the same engineering standards, carries the same food safety credentials, and actually suits the aesthetic and operational demands of an upscale hotel kitchen, resort, or premium restaurant group.
Klaus Refrigeration is the answer to the second approach. Vietnam’s first commercial refrigeration manufacturer built on European technology, Klaus has quietly earned its place on the specification lists of hotels, luxury resorts, and discerning foodservice operators across Asia and beyond. And through Jacio Indicius, a globally operating commercial kitchen equipment supplier serving the UAE, USA, India, and South East Asia, Klaus equipment is now more accessible than ever for operators who refuse to compromise on quality.
The Klaus Engineering Story: European Standards, Asian Precision
Klaus was founded with a clear premise: that commercial kitchens in Vietnam and across Asia deserved refrigeration manufactured to European standards, not simply priced to the Asian market. The brand’s factory in the Hiep Phuoc Industrial Zone; 20,000 sqm of fully automated precision manufacturing; produces up to 15,000 units annually, with every unit passing electrical safety testing, pressure leak tests, stress testing, and performance validation before it leaves the production floor.
The application of Kaizen: the Japanese manufacturing philosophy of continuous marginal improvement across every process runs through Klaus production. It means that every design iteration, every component supplier change, and every production step is measured and optimised. This isn’t marketing language. It’s the reason Klaus equipment arrives on site with tolerances that match European manufactured equivalents at a price point that makes multi unit hotel procurement genuinely viable.
What does European technology actually mean in this context? It means 50mm cyclopentane insulation; a closed cell foam with a Global Warming Potential of just 11 and zero Ozone Depletion Potential; that outperforms conventional polyurethane foam in thermal retention and long term stability. It means double layer heated glass doors that eliminate condensation without external heater strips, maintaining clear visibility while reducing energy draw. It means self closing door mechanisms that protect cold chain integrity even in the chaos of a busy service period.
Klaus Commercial Refrigerator: Key Technical Specifications at a Glance
The table below outlines the core engineering features built into the Klaus refrigeration range and what each feature means in practical, daily kitchen operation.
Feature | Specification | Why It Matters in Your Kitchen |
Insulation Material | 50mm Cyclopentane foam (GWP 11, ODP 0) | Superior thermal retention reduces compressor cycling, cutting energy bills and extending equipment lifespan |
Glass Door Technology | Double layer ultra clear heated glass with aluminium alloy frame | Eliminates condensation without strip heaters; maintains product visibility without cold loss |
Door Mechanism | Auto close <90° open, holds open >90° | Prevents accidental cold chain breaks during busy service without requiring staff intervention |
Interior Material | 304 grade stainless steel with one piece dished base | Food safe, easy clean, radius cornered interior eliminates bacteria traps; essential for HACCP compliance |
Exterior Finish | 430 grade stainless steel exterior, galvanised steel back | Withstands the knocks and cleaning chemicals of a professional kitchen environment |
Interior Lighting | LED (2700K warm white) | Products visible without colour distortion; LED reduces heat load inside the cabinet |
Refrigerant | Low GWP refrigerant compliant | Meets international environmental standards; future proofed against refrigerant phase out legislation |
Quality Testing | Electrical safety, leak, stress, and performance tested in dedicated lab | Every unit verified before dispatch; not batch tested but individually validated |
Customisation | Colour matching, V cut, invisible handles, hidden louvers available | Klaus equipment can be specified to match high end kitchen design briefs precisely |
HACCP Compliance | Full HACCP compliant design | Built to meet food safety compliance requirements across all key markets |
The Klaus Commercial Refrigeration Range Available Through Jacio Indicius
Klaus organises its product line across two distinct series; each addressing a different commercial kitchen profile. Jacio Indicius supplies both.
K Series: Custom Built Refrigeration for Upper Class Kitchens
The K Series is Klaus’s premium, customisable line. Ergonomic upright designs in one and two compartment configurations optimise storage capacity in constrained kitchen spaces, while the customisation options custom colour finishes, invisible handles, V cut doors, hidden louvers allow the K Series to be specified for luxury hotel back of house environments where the kitchen itself is part of the guest experience.
This is also where Klaus’s custom made capability becomes particularly valuable. For hotel groups or restaurant designers with specific footprint requirements or design briefs that standard catalogue equipment can’t accommodate, Klaus builds to specification. Jacio Indicius manages this process translating your kitchen design brief into a Klaus specification and coordinating production and delivery.
C Series: High Specification Equipment for QSR and Fast Food Operations
The C Series targets a different operational profile: Quick Service Restaurants, fast food chains, and high volume commercial kitchens where speed, economy, and reliability take precedence over bespoke aesthetics. The C Series counter models span 900mm, 1200mm, and 1500mm widths, available as chillers (2°C to 8°C) or freezers ( 18°C to 22°C), with capacities from 203L to 435L.
Self contained refrigeration systems with no drain connection required, automatic defrost and defrost water vaporisation, forced draft cooling, and digital HACCP compliant temperature displays make the C Series genuinely plug and operate for commercial kitchen environments where installation complexity needs to be minimal.
Which Operations Benefit Most from Klaus Refrigeration Equipment?
Based on our experience supplying Klaus equipment across the UAE, India, USA, and South East Asia, the following operations consistently see the strongest return from Klaus specifications:
- Luxury hotel kitchens and resorts in hot climate markets where Climate Class rated, aesthetically customisable refrigeration is both operationally and commercially critical
- Multi outlet restaurant groups looking to standardise on a high quality, cost effective refrigeration brand across multiple sites without the premium pricing of the most widely marketed European brands
- Cloud kitchen facilities requiring compact, HACCP compliant refrigeration that can be densely deployed across multiple stations in a limited footprint
- Bakeries and pastry kitchens needing reliable, stable temperature control for ingredient storage, particularly in high ambient kitchen environments across South East Asia and the Gulf
How Jacio Indicius Makes Klaus Refrigeration Work for Your Project
Sourcing Klaus equipment directly involves navigating Vietnamese manufacturing logistics, international freight, import duties, and local compliance requirements across multiple markets. Jacio Indicius removes all of that friction.
As a global commercial kitchen equipment supplier with market presence in the UAE, USA, India, and South East Asia, we have the procurement infrastructure to source, import, and deliver Klaus refrigeration equipment to your project location; whether that’s a single restaurant in Dubai, a hotel chain rollout across India, or a cloud kitchen fitout in Singapore or Jakarta.
We also bring product knowledge that a generalist importer cannot. Our team understands the Klaus range in depth; which models suit which kitchen environments, what the realistic lead times are for custom made specifications, and how Klaus equipment integrates with the broader kitchen equipment package we can source from our wider brand portfolio.
We’re not order takers. We’re kitchen equipment partners. There’s a difference and if you’ve ever ordered from a supplier who didn’t understand what you were actually asking for, you already know exactly what that difference costs.
Klaus Refrigeration Equipment: Key things you should have an answer to before making a decision
Is Klaus refrigeration manufactured to international food safety standards?
Yes. Klaus designs all products to be fully HACCP compliant. Every unit undergoes individual testing including electrical safety, leak, stress, and performance testing in a dedicated laboratory before despatch. The materials used (304 grade stainless steel interiors, one piece dished bases with radius corners) are chosen specifically to eliminate bacteria traps and simplify cleaning.
Can Klaus refrigeration equipment be customized for bespoke kitchen designs?
Klaus’s K Series is specifically designed with customization in mind. Options include custom colour finishes (matched to sample), V cut door profiles, invisible door and drawer handles, and hidden louvers. For hotel kitchens and high end restaurant projects where the back of house is part of the design brief, Jacio Indicius can manage the specification and production coordination with Klaus directly.
Does Klaus equipment perform reliably in high ambient kitchen environments?
Klaus builds products for real world commercial kitchen conditions, including the high ambient environments common in South East Asia, the Gulf, and South Asia. The 50mm cyclopentane insulation and high precision compressor systems are engineered to maintain stable internal temperatures even when the kitchen itself is operating at sustained high ambient temperatures.
How do I procure Klaus refrigeration equipment through Jacio Indicius?
Contact Jacio Indicius with your kitchen brief; the type of operation, number of units required, preferred product series, any customisation requirements, and your delivery location. We will provide a specification recommendation, indicative lead time, and pricing. For large hotel or multi site projects, we can also coordinate phased delivery schedules to align with your project timeline.