Archive for February, 2007

Econofrost in Mexico

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Lyn Rose 1-800-519-1222
Econofrost in Mexico to Show How Meat Marketers Can Improve Marketing Efficiency 

Energy-saving night covers for temperature controlled meat merchandisers
SHAWNIGAN LAKE, BC Canada, February 17, 2006  – Econofrost reflective night covers will be represented at the Expo Carnes 2007 exhibition and convention from February 22 to 24 at Cintermex in Moterrey, N.L. México.  At Expo Carnes, billed as the meeting place for specialists from the meat sector in Latin America and internationally, Econofrost will show their business partners in the meat industry how their energy saving night covers help supermarkets reduce losses arising from discolored and heat damaged meat products displayed in open store coolers and how meat retailers can expect a rapid return on their investment.  A leading exhibitor of specialized equipment for the meat industry, Econofrost can be found in booth 808, Canada Beef section. The event is  organized for suppliers, distributors and  packers in the meat and poultry industries by Association Promotora de Exposiciones, AC and Consejo Mexicano de la Carne. Econofrost Reflective Night Covers are durable and easy to clean. Made of a unique woven aluminum fabric which reflects heat, traps cold air, and stabilizes temperatures in refrigerated display cases, Econofrost thermal barriers help reduce refrigeration costs by up to 50%. Econofrost has been serving the supermarket industry in over 25 countries since 1975 and has made over 250,000 installations. Market Group Ventures, Inc., the parent corporation for Econofrost, is a world leader in providing retail technology solutions for merchandisers.  For more information contact Lyn Rose at 1-800-519-1222 or Fax 250-743-1221 or  info@econofrost.com and visit our website at www.econofrost.com 

  Market Group Ventures, PO Box 40, Shawnigan Lake, BC  V0R 2W0  Canada     

Green Curtain Call for Bashas

Monday, February 19th, 2007

‘Green’ Curtain Call for Bashas’ Fresh Foods FEBRUARY 16, 2007CHANDLER,

Ariz. - It’s curtains for Bashas’ fresh foods department - energy-efficient night curtains, that is. The regional independent is in the midst of a chain-wide installation of these curtains as a tactic to improve its merchandising and control inventory shrink.The curtains, from Econofrost,

Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada, were developed to increase energy savings and extend fresh product shelf life. According to the vendor, they can be easily installed in existing supermarket merchandisers, and are available on new equipment from most refrigerated display equipment manufacturers, including Tyler/Carrier, Hill Phoenix, Hussmann, Master-Bilt, Barker, and Southern Stores Fixtures.Econofrost expects to complete the Bashas’ installation by spring 2007.

Bashas’ operates approximately 155 supermarkets under the banners of Bashas’ Supermarkets, Bashas’ Dine,

Food

City, and AJ’s Fine Foods.In it upcoming April1 issue, Progressive Grocer will further highlight this program and other efforts by retailers across the country to incorporate “green” strategy into operations and merchandising, as part of a special report.

 
 

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