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• Significantlylowernighttimehorsepowerrequirements• Improvementindaytimehorsepowerrequirements• ReducedcompressorkWpower

REDUCED REFRIGERATION LOAD

• Low-Emissivefabricreducesinfiltrationload• Highly reflective fabric prevents radiative heat fromenteringthecase

• Precise perforations allow the fabric to breathe,preventing condensation build-up and reducingconductiveheattransfer

REDUCED HEAT & RADIATION TRANSFER

• Independent testing proves direct energy savingsonrefrigerationcostsofatleat36%foreveryhourthecoversaredown

• Motor-Driven Econofrost night covers integratedintoenergymanagementsystemscansaveup to50%energyperhourused

• TestedbymajorOEMCaseManufacturersworldwide• Reducedrefrigerationcapacityrequirement

36% ENERGY SAVINGS

Southern California Edison’s (SCE) testingfound that Econofrost saved 36% of the energyconsumedbythecaseforeveryhouritwasused,and product temperatures remained at lowertemperatures for15hoursevenafter thecoverswere opened.Reductions on compressor powerand refrigeration load were also realized whenEconofrostnightcoverswereused.

Econofrost is the only night cover tested by Southern California Edison for energy savings

We are happy to provide the full published report; please contact us today!

Covering open refrigerated display equipment at night reduces refrigeration load and power usage by blocking the radiative and convective heat from entering the case

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In-store testing showed that Econofrost nightcovers reduced produce discard by 75%. Theproduce department manager reported an“averagedeclineintrimfromonebarreladaytoaquarterbarreladay”, reducingproduce lossesfrom$50-$65perday,andreducinglaborneededtomaintainproducedisplays.

Managementreportedthatthestoresavedmorethan$8,000overafivemonth testperiod in theproducedepartmentalone.

ThoughEconofrostwas installed store-wide, thesavings in the produce department alone morethanpaidforthe$6,900Econofrostinstallation.

Bashas’ Supermarkets saved $1.00 per foot per day in reduced shrink & discard in their produce department alone!

Econofrost Night Covers integrate well with store decor

and merchandising and become an integral and permanent part of

the display fixture.

Coldairspill,warmairentrainment,heatradiationfromstoreconditions,andre-stockedproductallcontributetodifficultyinmanagingtemperatureofproductswhileondisplay.Whenthestoreisclosed,Econofrostcoverstrapcoldairinthedisplaycasewhile reflecting ambient heat and radiation backintothestore–ensuringlongerproductshelf lifeandallowingforamoretemperaturestablestoreenvironment.

Whenproducttemperaturesremainataconstantnear the discharge air temperature, the productintegrityismaintainedanditsshelflifeisextended.

Such was the case with Bashas’ (Chandler, AZ)...

As is widely recognized throughout the industry,temperature and humidity management in open

refrigerated display equipment can be challenging at best

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• Econofrostnightcoverslowercasetemperaturesbyatleast4˚F(2.2˚C)duringclosedhours

• Coolerproducttemperatureslastupto15hoursevenafterthecoversareretracted

• Helps refrigerated equipment comply with NSFrequirementsforfoodsafety

FOOD SAFETY & INTEGRITY

• Byreducingradiation&infiltrationloads,Econofrostmaintains lower product temperatures, improvingproductshelflife.

• HighlyreflectiveEconofrostfabricpreventsradiativeheatfromenteringthecase

EXTENDED SHELF LIFE

...that recently the local health inspector was inher storemeasuringproduct temperatureswhenthe power went out (outside temp. in excess of115˚F).

The first response by store personnel was to pull down Econofrost night covers on all their open display cases.

Based on experiences before Econofrost wasinstalled, expectations were that much of the

productwouldwarmupbeyondsafetemperaturesandwouldhavetobepulledfromthecasesanddiscarded.

Three hours laterwhen the power returned, thehealth inspector reassessed product temperaturesandfoundthatinnoinstancehadthetemperatureofanyoftheproductthroughoutthestorerisenbymorethan1˚F - resulting in ZERO product loss!

After having completed a chain-wide retrofit of Econofrost Night Covers in all 165 Bashas’ stores,

one of the store managers explained...

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Use of Aluminum FabricEconofrost’s fabric is a wovenaluminum foil laminated to apolyethersulfone backing forstrength.ThelaminatedfabricisthensealedwithapolyethelyneclearcoatthatexceedsUL94HBrequirements.

Modular ComponentsSupermarketsputheavydemandson night covers and if a partgetsdamaged,withoutmodularcomponents, the unit must bethrownaway.

Econofrost’smodularcomponentscan be exchanged withoutreplacingtheentireunit.

Mounting Bracket& End-Cap

Clip OnSlimline Handle

Bottom Rail ProfileEnd-Cap

Allen KeySpring Assembly

Adjustable Slotted Spring Assembly

Hook for Handle

Econofrost doesn’t use magnets to mount our night covers as other

brands do, because the industry acknowledges

this as a liability.

To ensure longevity, any night cover must become

a permanent fixture.

Unlike other night covers, Econofrost never uses

nano-silver particles as anti-bacterial coatings because the EPA has classified nano-silver as a pesticide; it’s considered

potentially hazardous and should not be present near food zones.

Nonano-silver oranti-bacterial coatings

ReliabilityThe best testament to thereliabilityofaproductislongtermsatisfied customers. In 2001,Raley’s Supermarkets installedEconofrostin120stores,andhavesavedover$2,000,000inenergycosts to date - and continue toenjoytrouble-freenightlysavings.

Proven DurabilityFor over 25 years, EconofrostNightCovershavebeeninstalledinmorelocationsthananyotherbrand.

Solid steel spring-core and rodare more durable and functiontrouble-freeevenafterthousandsofretractions.

Chemical & Pesticide FreeEconofrost is engineeredspecifically for the supermarketenvironmentandneedsonlyairflow to dry its fabric after eachretraction. Econofrost designprevents mold, mildew andbacterialgrowth.

Econofrost is the #1 Night Cover Solution.Superior ergonomic design, robust construction,

and long servicable life separate it from all others. No other night cover provides the same number of

years of trouble free service as Econofrost

100%FoodSafeMaterial

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• Worldwideinstallationnetwork• Distributionofnightcoverstoindividualstores• Factory-trainedservicetechnicians• Onsitetrainingforkeystorepersonnel• Installationandinstructionalvideos• Multi-languagematerial

Distribution, Installation & Training

• Econofrostmanufacturingprocess• ShipmentfromEuropeanfactorytoUSAwarehouse• StoreSurveys:determinequantityofnight coversperstoreaswellasdecorrequirements

• ShippingofEconofrostcoversforroll-outprojects• Onsiteinspectionofnightcovers

Supply Chain Management

ECONOFROST’S TURN-KEY SOLUTION

155 StoreRetrofit InstallationGeographicalScope:CA

Completed in lessthan 60 days!

551 StoreRetrofit InstallationMulti-StateGeographical

Scope:CA,NV,IL

Single largest night cover roll out in North America

120 StoreRetrofit InstallationGeographicalScope:CA

165 StoreRetrofit InstallationMulti-StateGeographicalScope:AZ,CA,NM

Econofrost has 30+ years experience coordinating and implementing thousands of night cover installations worldwide that include, but are not limited to:

Econofrost’s Service Solution comprises the entire spectrum of the supply chain - from initial store surveys as well as specific décor requirements - all the way to final

installation and end user training

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Energy Savings +Savings from Reduction in Shrink

Typical Payback:

Ask us for a customized Payback & ROI for your stores

Many Utility Providers offer rebates for installing Econofrost Night Covers. Consult yours today!

Econofrost provides significant return on investment. Energy savings of 10% - 12%, shrink reduction and

product quality improvements can provide a return in as little as one year. In the event of a power outage,

Econofrost prevents significant product loss by holding case temperatures, making payback even shorter

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PRODUCE ISLAND

UNDER SIGNAGE INSTALL

ROUNDED CANOPY INSTALL

TUB CASE

COFFIN / wIDE ISLAND

SALAD BAR

COFFIN / TUB w/ TAG MOULDING

KNEE KNOCKER GRAB-N-GO

UNDER SIGNAGE INSTALL

PRODUCE TABLE


COFFIN / TUB CASE


KNEE KNOCKER CASE


OPEN BAKERY w/ GLASS FRONT

LOwER FRONT CANOPY INSTALL

BOTTOM MOUNT INSTALL

DELIMERCHANDISER

Non-StandardInstallationExamples

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