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favourable choice in terms of future-
proof refrigerants, explained Merrick
Smith, managing director of Pro Active
Refrigeration. “When looking at the
natural refrigerants, CO 2 is able to be
used in public spaces like retail trading
1. During the official opening, from left:
Dr Wolsey Barnard (CEO, Sphere); Ray
Feng-Ju Shih (CEO, Sphere); Raymond
Ackerman (founder, Pick n Pay); and
Sharkey Simons (regional coordinator at
Pick n Pay).
2. Centre Point, a new landmark on the site
that was home to the Cambridge Hotel.
3. The store’s backup cold stores, chill rooms,
and freezers have CO 2 blower coils.
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floors, where other natural refrigerants
such as ammonia and propane are
more limited. We do expect there to
be favourable energy savings from the
system and we will continue to monitor
its progress.”
PnP is very happy with the installation.
They have since opened a second store
and are currently busy with other trans-
critical sites, too. “It seems they have
well accepted trans-critical as a way
forward,” said Smith.
This is the first project of its kind in a PnP
supermarket and was a joint effort between
three contractors: Pro Active Refrigeration,
Matador Refrigeration, and Sphere.
COLD LINK AFRICA • March/April 2019