UK Air Conditioning and Refrigeration News

300th BITZER CO2 unit for Aldi

22/2/2019

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One of the Clade packs destined for an Aldi store

BITZER UK has supplied its 300th carbon dioxide-based refrigeration compressor for installation in Aldi UK’s stores.

The milestone was reached following a delivery of the manufacturer’s proven semi-hermetic CO2 units to Aldi's refrigeration pack builder, Clade Engineering Services, which works closely with installation sister company A1 Engineering Services on the retailer’s refrigeration systems.

Aldi committed to installing natural refrigerants across all of its stores more than a year ago and CO2 has a GWP of just one.

WHSmith chooses Aerofoils

5/2/2019

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Retailer WHSmith has joined the growing list of companies choosing to use Aerofoil shelf-edge technology on its open-fronted refrigerators in more than 430 travel stores.

The device, from Aerofoil Energy, is influenced by Formula One aerodynamics from Williams Advanced Engineering and helps guide cold air down the fridge more efficiently, meaning substantially less is spilt from the cabinet, resulting in lower energy use, fewer carbon emissions and warmer aisles in stores.

Celebrating the best in the business

28/1/2019

John Austin-Davies and Jacinta Caden with host Kevin Keegan

The outstanding people, projects and products from the last 12 months were recognised at the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards 2019 in Manchester, hosted by football legend Kevin Keegan.

The industry gathered at Manchester’s Midland Hotel to see awards presented to individuals and companies from across the air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump sectors.

Aerofoils for M&S

17/1/2019

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High street retailer Marks & Spencer is to roll out Aerofoils, the Formula One-inspired energy saving device for open-fronted retail fridges from Aerofoil Energy.

Open-fronted fridges are the largest consumer of power in stores and, following extensive laboratory and store trials, M&S has seen proven energy savings from Aerofoils, with the added benefit of a more comfortable temperature for customers and colleagues. Results from existing client adoption of Aerofoils have shown that customers can save up to 30% on refrigeration energy costs through the retrofittable solution.

The natural choice

19/11/2018

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Case study: Heron Foods picks Cubo2 Smart CO2 condensing units

North East refrigeration engineers H.A. Davie have installed four SCM Cubo2 Smart condensing units from Dean & Wood at a new-build Heron Foods store in Stockton-on-Tees.

H. A. Davie, based in Houghton-le-Spring, were approached by Heron Foods to look at alternative, environmentally friendly refrigerants which would offer a more stable price and availability in the future. After some research, CO2 seemed the obvious choice.

Carter Synergy claims world first

24/10/2018

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Carter Synergy has revealed details of what it believes was the world-first installation of a newly developed multi rotary compressor pack using CO2 at a trading store.

The pack at a Tesco Express store in Shaw, near Oldham, combines rotary compressors with Green & Cool’s control software to ensure reliability and efficiency.

Asda chooses Aerofoil

18/9/2018

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Supermarket Asda is to install F1-inspired Aerofoils in 187 of its supermarkets, with the aim of reducing electricity consumption from refrigeration by an estimated 17% and cutting CO2 emissions.

Many supermarket refrigerators lose significant amounts of cold air, creating inefficiencies that demand increased energy use. This leads to greater carbon emissions and colder aisles for shoppers.

The Aerofoil device, from Aerofoil Energy, is influenced by Formula One aerodynamics from Williams and is similar in appearance to the rear wing of a Formula One car. It uses aerodynamics to guide cold air down the fridge more efficiently, meaning fewer carbon emissions and warmer shops. Initial results from tests in the US also show an increased shelf life of produce, helping to reduce food waste.

Waitrose trials Syberia TWINCOOL

11/9/2018

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Supermarket chain Waitrose & Partners is conducting a low emissions trial of a Carrier Transicold engineless Syberia TWINCOOL multi-temperature refrigeration unit specified on a natural gas-powered truck.

Funded through Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, Waitrose is working alongside researchers from the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight at the University of Cambridge as part of a year-long low emissions freight and logistics initiative aimed at showcasing how such a combination could dramatically cut fleet emissions.

Epta UK's Co-op hat-trick

25/7/2018

Epta UK retail refrigeration supermarket Co-op award

From left, Andrew Lofty (Co-op) Nigel Manning, Chris Sunderland, Laura Barker, Geoff Mills, Mark Malone, Andy McEnhill (Epta), former England star John Barnes and David Roberts (Co-op)

Epta UK has been named Co-op Direct Supplier of the Year for the third year in a row and the fourth time in all.

The Co-op Construction Awards celebrate the teamwork and achievements of its partners and suppliers. Epta UK was also nominated in the Innovation of the Year category.

Rapid Recovery helps Asda retrofit

18/7/2018

A-Gas Rapid Recovery played a key role in a nationwide refrigerant retrofit involving 110 convenience stores owned by Asda.

Operating at night over a six-week period at the former Netto stores, Rapid Recovery worked in partnership with City Building Engineering Services and wholesaler FSW to complete the major refurbishment job on time and with minimum disruption.

Fifth award for Adande Aircell cabinet

11/6/2018

Adande’s National Project Manager, Jan Quilliam, left, receives the award from Chris Brazier, Group Event Director, Commercial Kitchen, lunch! & Casual Dining

Adande’s Aircell open front, integral refrigerated Grab & Go cabinet was a gold winner in the 2018 Commercial Kitchen Innovation Challenge Awards.

This latest success comes just weeks after Aircell achieved first place in the Energy Efficiency category at the 2018 Footprint Awards 2018 and won the Packaging & Equipment category at the British Sandwich Association’s Sammies Awards. It also follows the success of the product at the 2018 Food & Hotel Asia SCI Equipment Awards in Singapore and the 2017 FCSI UK & Ireland Sustainable Catering Equipment Awards.

Fri-Jado installs CO2 chilled counter for M&S

29/8/2017

Uxbridge-based Fri-Jado UK has installed a 5m chilled counter alongside further cooking and merchandising equipment at a new 10,000 sq ft Marks & Spencer (M&S) Foodhall in Chichester, West Sussex.

The chilled counter runs on a CO2 system, which is not only energy efficient, but also demonstrates zero ozone depleting characteristics and a negligible global warming potential.

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