Model Supermarket to be Part of New Innovation Center Built by Emerson
It is one of five research areas under development at The Helix
DAYTON, Ohio — A model supermarket, complete with refrigerated display cases, dry goods shelves, and point-of-sale terminals is under construction by Emerson Climate Technologies as one of five research areas within The Helix innovation center on the University of Dayton campus. The 2,500-square-foot supermarket module will support research on supermarket and convenience store refrigeration, including system controls and alternative refrigerants, plus lighting and HVAC.
“Our work in The Helix will be highly collaborative,” said Mitch Knapke, director food retail marketing and business development at Emerson Climate Technologies Refrigeration business. “We look forward to the opportunity to get into this space with our customers and industry partners to test and evaluate new approaches to the retail experience, from food safety to lighting to HVAC and new refrigerants.”