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Installing a new Cooler? How to develop a plan of action.

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” – Benjamin Franklin   Whether you are a new business owner or have owned your business for years, you know planning is pivotal to success. Over 90% of startups fail for various reasons, with bad preparation and planning often playing a large part in these failures. […]

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It’s That Time: Insulating Your Walk-In Freezer

The only time that an insulated floor is not required in a walk-in cooler is when it is located on cement, at ground level, with no rooms directly underneath it. In other words, most walk-in coolers and freezers need to be insulated! There are a variety of strategies and materials to assure quality work, so

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Economic Growth Drives New Opportunities for Commercial Refrigeration Systems in Asian Countries

Selling a walk-in cooler is not easy in today’s tight market. Competition is stiff in the U.S. and much of Europe, and customers’ expectations are high. Although sales growth has been slow on U.S. soil, new markets are opening up. Industrialization is spreading to new markets such as China, Indonesia, Thailand, and other Asian countries.

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Refrigeration Displays: Keeping Cold Air in Its Place

If you are a grocer, chances are you are always looking for good ways to keep a lid on costs while simultaneously presenting your products in the most attractive way possible. This can be a delicate balance, especially when the energy costs of refrigeration displays account for 40 to 60 percent of total energy costs.

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Preventing Costly Damages Caused by Ice Buildup in Walk-In Coolers

An undetected ice buildup can lead to a 100 percent increase in walk-in cooler operating costs. The buildup of ice on a walk-in cooler’s evaporator coils, ceilings, drain pan, and other surfaces is one of the most common causes of malfunctions, so it’s important to set a routine defrost schedule and regularly check the equipment.

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How the Internet Can Save Your Life

It seems like all of today’s amenities are equipped with some sort of smart technology. From thermostats to vehicle dashboards, these advancements open doors for developers who can create brand new possibilities for old concepts. Of course, one of the industries with a clear potential benefit from these technologies is the medical field, and within this

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Cool It: Easy Ways to Troubleshoot Common Walk-In Cooler Problems

Like any other appliance, a walk-in cooler sometimes malfunctions as a result of loose wiring and old parts. The following are some common problems with walk-in coolers and how to troubleshoot them. Cooler Is Freezing If the walk-in cooler is freezing up, the first step is to melt ice off the evaporator, and then check

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Walk-In Safety: How to Clean Broken Glass in the Cooler

Accidents happen even in well-organized walk-in coolers. Between the constant influx of employees, new products, and customer interaction, if you have glass bottles on your walk-in shelves you will likely at some point have broken glass. Keep these three tips in mind when educating employees on what to do when glass breaks. Put Out the

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Choosing the Proper Footwear to Wear for Cold Storage Working Environments

For both employees who spend considerable amounts of time working in walk-in freezers and business owners looking to grant their workers that extra security, a simple and cost-effective way to improve the working day is making a conscious choice about the footwear used while on the job. Especially in a fast-paced restaurant environment, slips and

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