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Locked in the Freezer? You’re Probably in a Movie

Hollywood, let’s remember, is not reality. In real life, it would be unusual for you (or anyone else) to get locked inside your walk-in cooler, as long as the door latch and the electronic components are in good working order. But moviemakers still insist on locking characters inside freezers to make things more dramatic. Here […]

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Swinging vs. Sliding: Which Door is Right For Your Application?

When purchasing a walk-in cooler, businesses must decide whether to choose one with swinging doors or one with sliding doors. Each type of cooler has advantages and disadvantages depending upon its industry and intended use. Swinging Doors Swinging doors are ideal for businesses with frequent use by personnel and hand-truck traffic where environmental control is

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Walk-In Coolers Are Not Just for Food Storage

When most people think of a walk-in cooler, they imagine the large freezers at restaurants that store the food and ingredients for their dinner entrees. However, there are plenty of other applications for walk-in coolers. Mortuary Coolers Funeral homes, medical labs, and coroners’ offices must have high-quality equipment available because their work is delicate. They

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Avoiding Cross-Contamination through Proper Organization of Walk-In Coolers

Keeping customers safe from foodborne illness starts with a properly organized walk-in cooler. By making sure foods are appropriately sorted, labeled, and stored, patrons have a better chance of enjoying their food without any lingering after effects. Before storing items in the sanitized cooler, separate foods that require no preparation, like fresh vegetables, from items

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How A Store Cooler Impacts Buyer Behavior

Display-based merchandise is oriented toward convenience and value, both factors that drive consumers to make impulse purchases. Display coolers, therefore, have a major influence over how people shop and what they purchase. Learn more about strategic placement and organization that can increase sales from display coolers. According to a Crossmark’s In-store Marketing and Merchandising Assessment,

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How Durable, Energy-Efficient Walk-In Freezers Are Made

Walk-in freezers can serve a variety of applications across multiple industries, including the hotel, warehouse, hospital, grocery, and restaurant industries. The design and construction of a freezer begin with a conversation about how the freezer will be utilized. Depending on its use, the manufacturer may recommend special features such as a spring-hinged door, a kick

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