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Supermarket customers don’t care what HVACR contractors have to go through to keep their favorite beverages cold – they just expect the work to be done. Photo courtesy of Zero Zone, Inc.

Navigating the Aisles of Change

While changes keep coming for supermarkets, the HVACR industry keeps answering the call
Ron Rajecki
September 5, 2016

Many supermarkets converted their chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigeration systems to hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) systems only to see HFCs targeted for a phaseout. Now, they’re hearing about natural refrigerants, distributed refrigeration, and cascade systems. 


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Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Market to Surge to $61.44 Billion by 2021

Primarily driven by rising number of hypermarkets, specialty food stores, and supermarkets across the globe
August 15, 2016

The global commercial refrigeration equipment market was valued at $36.63 billion in 2015, and is expected to generate revenue of $61.44 billion by the end of 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of slightly over 9 percent between 2016 and 2021, according to a report from Zion Market Research.


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Intermatic Inc.: Defrost Controller

Intermatic Inc.: Defrost Controller

July 25, 2016

This temperature-initiated adaptive defrost control solution is designed to meet pending U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) conservation standards. It uses smart sensing technology to defrost evaporator coils only when needed. 


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Walk-in Coolers Expected to Lead Commercial Refrigeration Market

Market being driven by the growth of supermarket, hypermarket, and food retail chains
June 16, 2016

The global commercial refrigeration equipment market was valued at $37.03 billion in 2015 and it is expected to grow to $55.69 billion by 2022, led by the walk-in coolers segment, according to a new report from P&S Market Research.


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Anthony Roller Shelf

Anthony: Roller Shelf

May 23, 2016

This mini-roller system is a one-piece roller shelf surface that enables multiple-sized facings on the same shelf to slide smoothly and independently to the front of the shelf as items are removed.


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Commercial Refrigeration Market to Reach $41.5 Billion by 2022

Reach-in and walk-in systems accounted for the largest revenue share and they are expected to see promising growth
May 16, 2016

The global commercial refrigeration equipment market is forecast to reach $41.5 billion by 2022, with increasing demand for frozen foods and changing food consumption habits, according to a new market report published by Credence Research Inc.


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Daikin to Acquire Italian Commercial Refrigeration Manufacturer Zanotti

Will utilize the acquisition to expand its commercial refrigerator and freezer business in Europe
May 2, 2016

Daikin Industries Ltd., through its subsidiary Daikin Europe N.V., announced it will acquire Zanotti S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of commercial refrigerators and freezers. The acquisition price is 98 million euros (12.3 billion yen) for which Daikin will obtain all company shares.


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An Azane low-charge air-cooled ammonia chiller.

A Close-up Look at Industrial Refrigeration

Uncovering products from the IIAR 2016 Industrial Conference and Exhibition’s show floor
Ron Rajecki
April 11, 2016

A total of 148 exhibitors showed off their latest advances in all types of industrial refrigeration at the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) 2016 Industrial Refrigeration Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. Here are a few of the highlights.


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