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Dynamic food retail market trends are driving changes in commercial refrigeration design strategies. Over the past decade, retailers have expanded their store portfolios to include smaller-footprint grocery stores targeted to serve growing urban markets. However, traditional centralized rack refrigeration systems simply aren’t always the most optimal choice for these smaller formats. Many operators are exploring distributed refrigeration strategies that leverage the merchandising flexibility offered by self-contained refrigerated display cases. GWP refrigerant options Self-contained cases also help retailers to address emerging refrigerant regulations and support broader corporate sustainability initiatives. These units provide retailers with multiple lower-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant options, including R-290 and more familiar A1 refrigerants, such as R-448A. In addition, energy-efficient refrigeration helps retailers to check another box on their sustainability list and meet the standards set by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) ENERGY STAR® certification. Energy efficiency Achieving ENERGY STAR certification can require the use of large-capacity condenser coils For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of self-contained systems, accommodating this expanding list of end-user preferences can present significant design challenges. Improving energy efficiencies or achieving ENERGY STAR certification can require the use of large-capacity condenser coils, a strategy that has been commonplace since previous efforts to comply with energy efficiency mandates set forth by the DOE. Design strategies But these coils can take up precious merchandising space in the case itself, and potentially leave less room for other key system components, including the compressor. As a potential workaround, OEMs have adopted other design strategies such as placing the compressor and/or condensing unit on top of the case itself. Unfortunately, this strategy can create additional design drawbacks: Increasing the overall size of the case Limiting its aesthetic appeal Creating higher noise levels throughout a store Low-profile compression For OEMs, low-profile compression options allow them to achieve their customers’ sustainability goals Recent advancements in compression technology have led to a reduction in the size of compressors used in these self-contained applications. For OEMs, these much-needed, low-profile compression options allow them to achieve their customers’ regulatory compliance and sustainability goals without sacrificing performance, merchandising space, or the design aesthetic of their display cases. Introducing low-profile Copeland compressors Copeland leads the industry in the development of low-profile, fractional and smaller horsepower (HP) scroll and hermetic compressors. Available in fixed and variable speed options, Copeland compressors allow OEMs to reclaim their merchandising space while providing the energy-efficient, low-GWP refrigeration that customers demand. Condensing units For OEMs seeking a full condensing unit solution, Emerson works closely with its customers in the design and development of condensing units that utilize our low-profile Copeland compression technology. Copeland is ready to review the design qualifications and support the efforts to achieve ENERGY STAR certification. Low-profile Copeland hermetic compressors The low-profile Copeland hermetic compressor models are ideal for much smaller, medium- and low-temperature, reach-in units, and display cases. Fixed speed models are available in fractional ranges from ⅛ to 1¼ HP. Variable-speed models deliver additional energy-efficiency gains and include an integrated variable frequency drive (VFD) with a smart controller to enable modulation from ⅛ to ⅞ HP. Refrigerant options for low-profile hermetic compressors include the A1 R-448/449A and the A3 R-290 for lower GWP and higher energy efficiency. Low-profile, horizontal Copeland scroll compressors The versatile compressors can be leveraged in a wide range of applications for stand-alone display cases Low-profile, horizontal Copeland scroll compressor models are designed to enable larger capacities in smaller spaces while delivering industry-leading reliability, efficiency, and low noise levels for which Copeland scroll is well-known. These versatile compressors can be leveraged in a wide range of applications for stand-alone display cases and self-contained packaged systems. Also available in fixed and variable speed models, horizontal Copeland scrolls deliver proven performance benefits while mitigating OEM design challenges: Fixed speed models are available in ranges from 1 to 3 HP. Variable-speed models can be modulated from ½ to 4 HP and are paired with our advanced Copeland VFDs, EVM/EVH series. Performance enhancements The integration of the Copeland EVM/EVH series of drives with the Copeland variable speed scroll platform provides a variety of performance enhancements: Increased equipment reliability through proactive motor failure prevention Decreased susceptibility to power issues Reduced start/stop events Full system integration with supervisory control platforms Low-profile, horizontal scrolls also are approved for use with A1 and R-290 refrigerants today, with approval of A2Ls forthcoming. Variable speed compressor benefits To provide the energy reductions required to achieve ENERGY STAR certification, Copeland variable speed compressors utilize brushless permanent magnet (BPM) motors, rather than traditional induction motors. By integrating Copeland variable speed compressors into their stand-alone display cases and self-contained packaged units, OEMs can achieve significant efficiency improvements and the associated benefits of variable-capacity modulation: Advanced temperature precision Sustainable operation with lower-GWP refrigerants Significant reliability and performance improvements Utilizing a Copeland EVM/EVH drive amplifies these benefits while also providing advanced compressor protection. The Copeland indoor modular solution The modular design makes it easy to scale a distributed refrigeration system from one to multiple units The Copeland indoor modular solution is designed to give OEMs of larger self-contained cases a modular refrigeration package that integrates a low-profile, Copeland horizontal variable speed scroll compressor, refrigeration circuit, and electronic controls within the unit itself. This modular design makes it easy to scale a distributed refrigeration system from one to multiple units, with all cases connected to a shared water loop to remove heat from the store. Big performance in small packages By delivering superior performance in small sizes and fractional horsepower ranges, the Copeland low-profile compression portfolio helps OEMs to overcome design limitations and achieve their energy efficiency, sustainability, and merchandising goals. Whether users need fractional HP hermetic or larger-capacity, horizontal scroll compressors in fixed and variable speed option Copeland’s low-profile compression solutions and condensing units allow users to meet a wide range of design specifications. Cold chain compression and controls solutions Julie leads environmental sustainability initiatives across the cold chain In her role as Emerson’s director of integrated marketing for cold chain, Julie is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of holistic marketing strategies. Her efforts encompass Emerson’s cold chain compression and controls solutions along with software and services across the company’s major market segments. Julie leads environmental sustainability initiatives across the cold chain, executing on Emerson’s brand promise of helping customers and the world to be more sustainable. Julie’s experience and qualification Julie has six years of industry experience. Before her current role, she was most recently a product marketing manager focusing on go-to-market strategies for the Copeland portfolio of products. She also spent three years as product manager for condensing units, where she focused her efforts on the development and marketing of condensing units to serve the food service and food retail markets. She also held roles at Emerson in strategic pricing and market analysis. Before Emerson, Julie had more than 10 years of experience in a variety of business-to-business (B2B) companies, including roles as a product and business analyst and a market research supervisor. Julie earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and decision sciences from Miami University.

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) held its inaugural Leadership Forum November 11-13 in Tucson, Ariz., during which it elected its new officers and presented awards to industry leaders. "Without these dedicated industry leaders, AHRI would not be the recognized voice of the industry and reliable source for information," said AHRI President and CEO Stephen Yurek. "We are very grateful for their service to AHRI and the HVACR and water heating industry." New appointments AHRI's new Chairman is William Steel, President  & CEO of Bard Manufacturing Company, an Ohio-based manufacturer of residential and commercial heating and air conditioning equipment. The AHRI Board of Directors is as follows: Officers: Vice-Chairman: John Galyen, President, Danfoss Vice-Chairman: Mike Schwartz, CEO, Daikin Applied Treasurer: Ron Duncan, President, Magic Aire Immediate Past Chairman: Chris Peel, President & CEO, Rheem Manufacturing Co. Directors: Dennis Appel, EVP-Heat Transfer Solutions, Modine Gary Bedard, EVP, President, and COO Worldwide Refrigeration, Lennox Bruce Carnevale, President & COO, Bradford White Megan Fellinger, President & CEO, Morrison Products Elizabeth Haggerty, VP, and GM, Global Ducted Systems, Johnson Controls Chris Nelson, President, Carrier Residential and Commercial Systems Brent Schroeder, President, Air Conditioning, Emerson Donny Simmons, President, Commercial HVACR, Ingersoll Rand John Swann, President, Weil-McLain Kevin Wheeler, President, & CEO, A.O. Smith Richard C. Schulze Awardees The Richard C. Schulze Award is given for distinguished service and commitment to AHRI and the industry's goals and objectives. AHRI congratulates: Darryl Denton, Trane Ken Fonstad, ABB Steve Lind, Trane Mark Menzer, Danfoss Mike Straub, Rheem Manufacturing Co. AHRI Public Service Award The AHRI Public Service Award recognizes deserving individuals or organizations outside of AHRI and its member companies that have made a significant contribution to the HVACR industry. AHRI presented this award to Warren Heeley of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada. The Distinguished Service Award is AHRI's highest honor; it recognizes individuals who are leaders in the industry and who have made significant contributions throughout their careers. AHRI honored Frank Stanonik, who retired from AHRI this year after a 40+ year career in the industry.

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