Industry Insights
Hillphoenix has accumulated a wealth of information over the years and we are eager to share it with you. From associations and universities to government agencies and industry experts – we are constantly looking for new trends, ideas, innovations, customer insights, and more that will give you a competitive advantage. Browse through our Insights Library below and be sure to check back often. We have new insights all the time.
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A Comparative Study of Secondary Glycol and Direct Expansion Refrigeration Systems
Second Nature Medium-Temperature secondary systems have been widely applied in commercial refrigeration since their introduction in the late 1990’s. With more than 700 installations throughout North America using propylene…
A Comparative Study Of Variable Speed Secondary Coolant Systems
Second Nature (SN) Medium-Temperature secondary systems have over 1000 installations across North America using propylene glycol as a secondary coolant. Second Nature systems allow customers to greatly reduce their…
Adding Glass Doors to Multi-Deck Meat Case
Retailers are looking to save energy and provide fresher products for their shoppers. Open multi-deck display cases, dumping cold air into the aisles, with traditional fluorescent lighting, are major…
Alaska Aces Hockey Team’s “Green” Ice is a Winner
The Alaska Aces, a professional hockey team in Anchorage and winner of three league-championship Kelly Cups, is skating on “greener” ice this season. It’s not the color of the…
Berry Sales Jump 22% after Driscoll’s Deploys Visual Attention Analysis
Visual Attention Analysis (VAA) enabled a thorough consideration of the customer perspective on the refrigerated display of high-quality berries. Utilizing the findings from the study yielded eye-opening results, as…
Campbell Soup Company Extends Use of CO2 Systems Into Their Operations
The Campbell Soup Company needed to expand their frozen operations at one of their Pepperidge Farm manufacturing plants in Pennsylvania with the addition of a new spiral freezer.
Campbell’s New Refrigeration Flavors – Accelerate Article
Like many consumer packaged goods companies…
Expansion and Relocation Brings Green Energy Opportunities to Independent ShopRite
The Kinsley family started with a blank slate and created one of the greenest, most energy-efficient independent supermarkets in the US.
First U.S. Ice Rink to Use Sustainable CO2 Refrigeration
The first U.S. ice rink to use sustainable CO2 refrigeration is benefiting from lower operational costs and reduced environmental impact just two months after opening.
Industrial Refrigeration Systems offer an alternative to centralized systems
Commercial/Industrial systems designed and produced by Hillphoenix have handled applications as big as one quarter of a million square feet. By taking what is essentially a large-scale distributed…
Longo’s Supermarkets Distribution Center
When Longo’s Supermarkets set out to build a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certified head office and distribution center in 2009, they looked to Neelands Refrigeration…
Low GWP Alternatives in Commercial Refrigeration
The Lackland AFB Commissary in San Antonio, TX implemented a novel refrigeration system utilizing ammonia and carbon dioxide (NH3 and CO2) in a cascade configuration.
Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc. Selects Hillphoenix for Its First CO2 Transcritical Refrigeration System
Roundy’s reinvigorated several of its brands in the Wisconsin area and the Menomonee Falls Store is no exception. Following the success of their Mariano’s store in Chicago, Roundy’s is…
Royal Farms Cuts Product Loss and Power Consumption with AdaptaPac Parallel Refrigeration System
The Royal Farms convenience store chain has been able to save money and boost sustainability by installing the Hillphoenix AdaptaPac refrigeration solution. A single, reliable vendor has helped them…
Urban Fare Express Installs First Hillphoenix Advansor Transcritical CO2 Booster System in North America
A leader in sustainable retail, Overwaitea Food Group established strong goals for a green operation. With the help of Hillphoenix Advansor CO2 Booster System among other things, their Urban…