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Convenience stores are not immune from the changing refrigerant regulations and face many of the same challenges as other grocery retailers needing to update their equipment. New government standards are accelerating the need to update sooner than planned, often with a higher first cost. This industry dynamic results in consolidations, store closures, and disappointing financial results.
One refrigeration manufacturer, Hussmann Corporation, produces innovative products to address this problem. For more than 117 years, Hussmann has been a leader in developing energy-efficient solutions in the refrigeration industry. “Hussmann is unique in the marketplace because we design comprehensive refrigeration and merchandising solutions from self-contained units to remote cases tied into a system or condensing unit. Hussmann provides complete solutions that cover the entire refrigeration category,” says Kasey Klingensmith, Hussmann’s foodservice business development leader.
“There are many problems a buyer could face when sourcing products from several different manufacturers,” says Klingensmith. “Hussmann is committed to partnering with operators to provide multiple solutions that fit their unique applications, all from one trusted manufacturer.”
Another benefit of Hussmann is its broad and comprehensive portfolio of product solutions. “There’s a good chance that we already have a piece designed or built to satisfy the most unique type of merchandising or retail operations,” says Klingensmith. “We have the ability to offer customized solutions to meet the application requirements. This makes the design process relatively easy and something we’re happy to do for operators to satisfy their needs and elevate their guest experience,” says Klingensmith.
Optimizing food retail for C-stores for freshness and sales is essential for merchandising design. “Where Hussmann differentiates itself is when it comes to the shopper experience and quality of our merchandisers,” says Rod Stephens, business development specialist at Hussmann. “We focus on the critical temperature of the food and the enhanced product presentation, so the case disappears and the food is the spotlight. By doing this, we maximize the display area—showcasing products with exceptional accessibility for shoppers.”
Hussmann maximizes the sales per square foot for its customers. To do this, Hussmann cases are tested to a high standard. “We test our products to EPA Type II standards to endure most environments,” says Rod Stephens, business development specialist at Hussmann. “Therefore, the customer can focus on what they do best, their operations, with peace of mind knowing Hussmann fully supports them.”
One new product innovation is ideal for walk-in coolers and freezers. The propane Monoblock from Hussmann reduces downtime and product loss and is a great low global warming potential (GWP) solution. The Monoblock requires no additional refrigeration piping or roof penetrations like a traditional walk-in system would require.
In normal circumstances, if a walk-in system experiences a loss in cooling, it would result in calling a refrigeration technician to replace the inside unit and possibly the outside condensing unit. This whole process could take two or more days. “However, if you get a technician to your store and order a Monoblock, it only takes a few hours to get installed,” says Stephens. “So this unit minimizes downtime in a cost and energy-efficient manner.”
“At Hussmann, we continue to evolve and are committed to a better world as a resource for our customers,” says Stephens.” “We want to ensure them that we will always stay on the cutting edge of refrigeration technology and standards.”
Visit their website today to learn more about Hussmann’s foodservice merchandising solutions.
