Slowdowns in today’s economy have drawn attention to the need for making our use of energy more efficient, using energy more wisely and conserving energy wherever possible.  This transcends to the retail industry where the streamlining of food storage and display methods plays a key role in achieving exactly this.

You may already have gone green with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and have your entire store operation and merchandise housed in an energy efficient building.  The new energy efficient appliances are humming quietly, and you are saving money from having installed energy efficient windows and well sealed doors. And you may want to reduce your consumption of energy even more. If you have not been able to move to LEED store design or just not upgraded your store design in recent years with new equipment, what do you do?  You still feel the need to make cost effective improvements and effectively reduce energy waste at the store level. What can you do? Even more, what can you afford?

The worldwide food distribution industry is facing economic pressure to cut energy costs. You may already be feeling the pressure to analyze your own store and control the use of your energy.  The first question you need to ask yourself is:  Are you refrigerating the aisles with inefficient coolers that stay open to consumers during the day and just keep on running overnight? Are your compressors working overtime?

Storage of fresh produce without refrigeration is not an option for most supermarkets and fresh food outlets. If your supermarket or retail food store has open display coolers, you are paying a lot to refrigerate the valuable contents 24 hours a day, using up a major proportion of your grocery store’s operating expenses to refrigerate perishable produce and fresh foods for optimal freshness and shelf life. 

There is a cost to keeping fresh food items in uncovered cabinets for easy visibility and better access for consumers, and it comes at the expense of your refrigeration bill and level of product discard. Ambient heat that constantly seeps into the coolers from the aisle challenges the cooling equipment to work overtime and can compromise the quality of your refrigerated and perishable goods.

Sometimes a simple cost-effective change is not so obvious but can significantly improve the efficiency of refrigerated coolers and reduce your operating costs. By installing Econofrost night curtains, you can save up to half your overnight refrigeration costs while your store is closed. You simply pull down the energy efficient, durable thermal barrier over the coolers while the store is closed, reducing the overall expenditure of energy needed to keep the refrigeration units operating. The refrigeration system runs more efficiently and there is less stress on the compressor.  The product inside the cooler retains the cooler temperatures for a longer period (even when the night covers are up) and your customers benefit from warmer more comfortable store aisles.

Benefits of Installing Econofrost Night Curtains

Join the many food retailers who are discovering that Econofrost night curtains are a trouble-free and durable investment for supermarkets and food stores. Econofrost allows refrigerated food displays to be chilled properly overnight. The beneficial effects of proper nighttime cooling can last well into the daytime hours—up to 15 hours after the store opens.

Econofrost night covers help reduce:

-          running time of your supermarket’s heating and air conditioning units

-          energy consumed by the refrigerator compressors

-          equipment maintenance

-          overall refrigeration costs

-          loss of valuable refrigerated air

-          costs of heating the store

-          food spoilage and shortened shelf life

Return on Investment in Today’s Economy

Econofrost heat reflective night curtains help protect your refrigeration systems and save 37% to 50% of refrigeration and heating costs during the hours when your supermarket is closed. Commercial refrigeration compressors and store heating systems typically turn on less frequently and for shorter periods, operate more efficiently, and require less energy.

Econofrost thermal barriers typically pay for themselves over periods of three to18 months, depending on local energy costs, how long the store is closed at night, the efficiency of your commercial refrigeration equipment, and the retail store environment. Payback periods can be calculated from savings in energy, the significantly reduced damage to perishable goods, and less shrinkage of fresh produce and trim required. The most noticeable and quickest payback comes from extended shelf life and increased product integrity.  Valuable merchandise that was once exposed to heat and UV radiation during the supermarket’s closed hours are now protected and can be sold safely to the consumer.

Econofrost thermal blinds can be customized and easily installed in existing refrigerated 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 has been serving the supermarket industry since 1975 and has made over 250,000 thermal shield installations in nearly 30 countries. Market Group Ventures, Inc., the parent corporation for Econofrost and Promolux Lighting International, is a world leader in providing retail technology solutions for merchandisers. Request more information today.

September 2, 2008— Econofrost reflective night curtains joins the FMI 2008 Energy & Technical Services Conference , an industry information exchange for supermarket business leaders. Econofrost brings their energy saving thermal shields for refrigerated display cases to the Omni Orlando Resort and Golf Club at Champions Gate, 1500 Masters Boulevard, Orlando, Florida,  Sunday through Wednesday, September 7 - 10, 2008.

            The theme of the Orlando FMI Energy and Technical Services Conference is “Save Energy: Reduce your Carbon Footprint.” Econofrost joins over 60 other vendors of energy efficient technologies for lighting, HVAC, refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Representatives are available to managers and engineers for informal discussions about the Econofrost contribution to energy management and cost savings in supermarkets. Closed sessions for manufacturer/retailer exchanges afford opportunities for industry executives and peers to examine today’s energy related topics relevant to worldwide food distribution systems.

            Look for the MGV table display to see how Econofrost night covers save retail food stores money to conserve energy in refrigerated display cases and can qualify for financial incentive rebate programs.

            Econofrost night covers provide a simple, affordable way to save energy by maintaining temperature control in open refrigeration cases, prolonging the shelf life of refrigerated merchandise, and decreasing the energy load on refrigeration equipment. Econofrost can be specified as an option from most manufacturers of commercial refrigeration equipment or ordered for retrofits. Econofrost has been serving the supermarket industry since 1975 and has made over 250,000 thermal shield installations in nearly 30 countries. 

            Market Group Ventures, Inc., the parent corporation for Econofrost and Promolux Lighting International, is a world leader in providing retail technology solutions for merchandisers.

Asian technology exchange discussions aid supermarket business

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, BC  April 9, 2008”

Food safety issues are the focus of attention at this years massive Food & Hotel Asia Exhibition in Singapore April 22-25, 2008.

Market Group Ventures of Canada, parent company of Econofrost and Promolux brands, is pleased to participate in this major international platform linking food industry manufacturers and buyers.

FHA 2008, Asias largest international Food & Hospitality Trade Event, this year features Guy Kurkjian, President of the World Food Safety Organisation, speaking to a Food Safety Forum on significant issues of concern to the food and hospitality industry. The 16th Asian International Exhibition of Food and Drink, Hotel, Restaurant, Bakery and Foodservices, is held at the Singapore Expo Centre, 5 minutes away from the Changi airport. Locate Econofrost and Promolux in Hall 5/5F1-03.

As one of the manufacturers converging in Singapore to bring the worlds best possible technologies to food service industries, MGV Inc. meet with food industry retailers interested in issues of food safety, energy savings and operating cost reductions.  

Econofrost night covers provide a simple, affordable way to save energy by maintaining temperature control in open refrigeration cases, prolonging the shelf life of refrigerated merchandise, and decreasing the energy load on refrigeration equipment. Econofrost woven aluminum display covers can be specified as an option from most manufacturers of commercial refrigeration equipment or ordered for retrofits. Econofrost has been serving the supermarket industry since 1975 and has made over 250,000 night cover installations in nearly 30 countries. See www.econofrost.com.Promolux is a leading manufacturer of Safe Spectrum low radiation lamps designed specifically for food safe merchandising displays. Promolux calls attention to the importance of using correct specialty lighting for food safe merchandising. The first manufacturer to develop a light source that combines superior color rendering with reduction of harmful radiation, Promolux invites inquiries about their balanced spectrum lamps for food safe lighting and true color definition at info@promolux.com . Econofrost and Promolux can easily become part of every retail stores merchandising strategy. 

 

Supermarket specialty products take part in international Food Marketing Institute Show 

Econofrost reflective night curtains joins the Food Marketing Institute Show 2008, an international showcase for supermarket industry marketing. Econofrost brings their energy saving thermal shields for refrigerated display cases to the worlds premier food retail industry event  the Mandalay Bay Convention Centre in Las Vegas, NV, May 5 - 7 2008. Econofrost night covers can be found in Booth 83 at the FMI 08 sessions, and representatives will meet with food industry retailers and equipment designers interested in food safety, energy savings and operating cost reductions.   FMI 08 brings together on one show floor a projected attendance of 20,000 visitors, manufacturers and retailers seeking ways to lower costs, increase productivity and improve the shopping experience. Discussions at the forum include the latest economic and consumer trends in the food industry with a focus on keeping business on the cutting edge while meeting the demands of busy consumers.Econofrost night covers provide a simple, affordable way to save energy by maintaining temperature control in open refrigeration cases, prolonging the shelf life of refrigerated merchandise, and decreasing the energy load on refrigeration equipment. Econofrost woven aluminum display covers can be specified as an option from most manufacturers of commercial refrigeration equipment or ordered for retrofits. Econofrost has been serving the supermarket industry since 1975 and has made over 250,000 thermal shield installations in nearly 30 countries.

Optimize temperature control in open refrigerated food display cabinets

Participating in the AHR Expo enables Econofrost to introduce food retailers, display case manufacturers and distributors, design firms, refrigeration equipment distributors, and commercial food equipment distributors to the energy-saving benefits of installing blinds that reflect heat, trap cold air, and stabilize temperatures in food display coolers. In the worlds largest HVAC&R exposition, Econofrost demonstrates how retailers reduce energy costs and decrease deterioration of perishable goods while on display. Meat, seafood, dairy and flower displays exposed to dry air, heat and light radiation stay fresh longer when they are stored in optimal temperature and humidity conditions.

Using Econofrost woven night covers overnight results in more stable product temperatures while a store is closed and for up to 15 hours the following day. Econofrost representative Jamie Orr says that in a matter of weeks, savings from improved energy efficiency can amount to more than the full cost of the Econofrost installation. Some utility company rebates for energy efficient technologies further improve a retail stores payback on investment.

See Econofrost at the Storepoint Event. Econofrost presents their energy saving night curtains to food industry executives at the highly focused StorePoint marketing event, January 13 to 16. The luxurious Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa  in San Antonio offers Texas hospitality to this year’s StorePoint trade event. Focused on self-service retail, the innovative program coordinates efficient meetings between retailers and suppliers seeking business partnerships.

General sessions at the StorePoint event focus this year on the challenges of change, designing green buildings, and the use of environmentally responsible products. Econofrost shows how night curtains significantly reduce energy expenditures in refrigerated display cases for rapid return on investment. Representative Jamie Orr said  it is not unusual for supermarkets to report energy savings worth the full cost of their new Econofrost installations in only a matter of weeks or a few months. Business entrepreneurs can inquire about retail merchandising solutions and opportunities to distribute Econofrost night covers.

Market Group Ventures, Inc., the parent corporation for Econofrost and Promolux Lighting International, is a world leader in providing retail technology solutions for merchandisers. Since 1975, Econofrost has made installations of over 250,000 thermal shields in over 25 countries. Econofrost night covers can be ordered in all standard sizes for new refrigerated display cabinets or for retrofits.

Retail Technology Solutions for Food Merchandisers

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, October 1, 2007 - Market Group Ventures, Inc. a leading manufacturer of technology solutions for merchandising displays, brings Safe Spectrum specialty lighting and Econofrost reflective night curtains to the global marketplace October 13-17, 2007 at ANUGA 2007. The massive international fair hosted by the colorful multicultural city of Cologne, Germany, combines ten trend-setting trade fairs under one roof where trade visitors from 156 countries can come together to discover the latest innovations in the world of food and beverages and find opportunities for cross-border trade.

Koelnmesse Exhibition Center. They welcome design firms, refrigeration equipment distributors, and commercial food equipment distributors to discuss their cost-effective technology solutions for the supermarket industry. Locate Safe Spectrum and Econofrost displays in the Technology for the Retail Trade section at RetailTEC, Stand E078 in Hall 09.1 Safe Spectrum lamps are designed specifically for fresh food displays to maintain product integrity, color, freshness and the nutritive value of fresh meats, seafood, deli meats, cheeses and prepared foods, produce, and salads and other fresh food displays. Safe Spectrum technology is a proprietary phosphor-coating process that produces balanced spectrum light and filters out damaging ultraviolet and other harmful wavelengths. Econofrost night covers provide a simple, affordable way to save energy by maintaining overnight temperature control in open refrigeration cases, prolonging the shelf life of refrigerated merchandise and decreasing the energy load on refrigeration equipment.See how MGV Inc., can easily provide component solutions in display equipment and be part of every retail store food merchandising strategy. MGV Inc., the parent company for Safe Spectrum and Econofrost, has supplied technology to the international retail food industry since 1975.

Energy efficiency and food display protection for supermarkets

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, BC  September 13, 2007

Econofrost appears at the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers show where exhibitors roll out a broad array of food service equipment, supplies and technology to some 20,000 foodservice professionals.

NAFEM, a major trade association of foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers, hosts this years biennial trade show from October 11-13, 2007 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Participation in the highly popular event for the food equipment industry means Econofrost can show the food retailing industry how supermarkets can simply and affordably save energy costs while ensuring food safety and extended shelf life of fresh foods on display.   Food industry retailers interested in increasing energy savings and reducing operating costs can meet Econofrost representatives at booth 7838 on the trade show floor. Econofrost also invites display case manufacturers, food equipment distributors, store design firms, refrigeration equipment specialists, and energy consultants to stop by  Econofrost thermal night covers are easily pulled down to stabilize cooler temperatures in open refrigeration cases overnight to reduce energy losses, prolong the shelf life of refrigerated merchandise, and decrease the energy load on refrigeration equipment. Independent laboratory tests have proven direct energy savings of up to 36%, and using Econofrost night curtains results in lower heating and air conditioning costs. Leading quality Econofrost night covers can be specified as an option from most manufacturers of commercial refrigeration equipment or ordered for retrofits.   Econofrost has served the supermarket industry since 1975 and made over 250,000 installations in nearly 30 countries. Market Group Ventures, Inc., the parent corporation for Econofrost and Promolux Lighting International, is a world leader in providing retail technology solutions for merchandisers.

Energy efficiency, refrigeration and commercial lighting technology discussions are on the table at the Food Marketing Institute Energy and Technical Services Conference, September 9 - 12 at the Marriott Tech Center, Denver, Colorado.

Regular exhibitors at FMI trade shows, representatives of Econofrost reflective night covers and Promolux Lighting International are on hand at the September energy and technology conference Manufacturer/Retailer Exchange sessions, and will meet with food industry retailers interested in energy savings and operating costs reductions. Market Group Ventures Inc., the parent company for Econofrost and Promolux, also invites design firms, refrigeration equipment distributors, and commercial food equipment distributors to stop by their table to discuss their technology solutions for the supermarket industry.

Econofrost night covers provide a simple, affordable way to save energy by maintaining temperature control in open refrigeration cases, prolonging the shelf life of refrigerated merchandise, and decreasing the energy load on refrigeration equipment.

Promolux is a leading manufacturer of true color definition lighting for merchandising displays, and offers low UV lighting solutions that dramatically improve visual impact and extend the shelf life of fresh food displays.

Econofrost woven aluminum display covers can be specified as an option from most manufacturers of commercial refrigeration equipment or ordered for retrofits. Econofrost has been serving the supermarket industry since 1975 and has made over 250,000 night cover installations in nearly 30 countries. See www.econofrost.com. Promolux balanced spectrum low radiation lamps are designed specifically for fresh food displays to protect food safety, extend shelf life and maintain product quality in meats, dairy, produce and all other fresh food displays. See www.promolux.com. Econofrost and Promolux can easily become part of every retail store food marketing strategy. For more details contact: