Hussmann Updates Refrigerated Display Case Lineup
Changes made to comply with AIM Act's refrigerant mandates
(Courtesy of Hussmann Corp.)
BRIDGETON, Mo. — Hussmmann Corp., a Panasonic company, has updated its portfolio of self-contained products to comply with the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act).
As of January 1, 2025, all self-contained refrigerated displays must use a refrigerant with a GWP of 150 or less. Hussmann’s Evolve Technologies self-contained merchandisers operate with low-GWP refrigerants, including R-290 (propane) and R-454C, the company said in a press release.
“This innovation demonstrates our commitment to continuously evolving our products to provide the most customer-focused solutions in the food retailing industry,” said Tim Ryan, vice president and general manager of Portfolio Solutions at Hussmann.
R-290, a natural refrigerant, has a GWP of 3, providing a refrigeration solution with a low environmental impact. Both R-290 and R-454C provide exceptional energy-saving advantages compared to traditional HFCs, the press release said.
Self-contained cases do not require any additional refrigerant piping and can be simply plugged in to operate — providing easy installation, operation, and maintenance, the press release said. These solutions are ideal for small- and medium-sized retail applications but have been adopted across all size formats for their versatility, the press release said.
Hussmann currently offers more than 150 self-contained models that come in both standard and customizable configurations. The company is in the process of updating products in its portfolio to be compliant with AIM Act requirements that take effect in 2026 and 2027.
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