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At the recent buzzing FRIGAIR expo, Concord Retail Solutions drew strong attention with the launch of several cutting-edge innovations designed to meet the evolving needs of modern retailers.
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Concord Retail Solutions unveils energy-saving innovations at FRIGAIR

By Eamonn Ryan

At the recent buzzing FRIGAIR expo, Concord Retail Solutions drew strong attention with the launch of several cutting-edge innovations designed to meet the evolving needs of modern retailers.

Representing the Durban-based manufacturer were Scott Messenger, marketing executive,

close gently and automatically every time, tested to over a million cycles.”
The doors are made from PET, a non-
and Armand Bochnig, inland sales
flammable and highly durable material, as
manager, who walked attendees through
opposed to traditional acrylic or perspex
the company’ s latest breakthroughs in
options, which Messenger explained are
refrigeration and shelving technology.
“ brittle and flammable”.
“ We’ re not here just to sell a cabinet
Visibility is another major feature. The
– we’ re here to help retailers sell their
ultra-clear design makes it“ almost impossible
product,” said Messenger, summarising
to tell there are even doors on the cabinet,”
Concord’ s design philosophy.“ Everything
allowing shoppers a better view of the
we do is focused on visibility, energy
efficiency and adding value.”
Among the key attractions was a Low
Multi-Deck cabinet fitted with self-closing
doors imported from Holland. These doors
aren’ t just about convenience – they’ re a
major player in sustainability and product
freshness.“ By simply adding doors to
these types of cabinets, you can reduce
energy consumption by up to 50 %. They
products while keeping energy costs low. Also showcased was Concord’ s new Chillcrest Hinged Glass Cabinet Range – an innovation aimed squarely at store maintenance crews. Designed for effortless cleaning, the glass panels open from the front, making it easy to reach all areas without strain.
“ Store teams no longer need to strain to reach internal surfaces. The design
( From left to right) Armand Bochnig; Carla van Deventer; Travis Booth; Wernhard Barnardo; Fred Piek; Antony Macfarlane; Michiel Brits; Scott Messenger.
All images supplied by Concord Retail Solutions

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