Page 1

Strategy & TechnologyStrategy & Technology Joe GomezJoe Gomez BEng (Hons), MSc, MBA, CEng, MEI, MInstRBEng (Hons), MSc, MBA, CEng, MEI, MInstR

Head of RefrigerationHead of Refrigeration

RAC Retail Question Time 29th Nov 2011

Page 2

STRATEGY

PROPERTY & ENGINEERING

1. Extras, Superstores, Metros, Express’, Dotcom Centres, Distribution Centres

2. New Space

3. Existing Space – Refresh, Extensions

4. Engineering Change Program

• Refrigeration, HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy

• Design Standards Engineers

• Design Assurance programme

• Installation & Commissioning Assurance with Consultants & D&B Contractors

• Handover & Maintenance Planning

Page 3

STRATEGY

CARBON

Page 4

STRATEGY

CARBON

Page 5

TECHNOLOGY

REFRIGERATION

• Refrigerant Strategy – CO2, 404a, Reliability, Energy, Cost,and re considering the entire future strategy

• Compressor Technology – Scrolls, Recips

• Case Technology – LED lighting, auto doors, ‘forced air secondary ’

• Controls – re-evaluation of our traditional of our traditional supplier base

• Performance Specifications as opposed to Equipment Specifications