Meat displayed in a refrigerated counter in a butcher shop can undergo two types of alterations that economically harm users (in this case, the butcher shops):

• the oxidation of the surface of the goods (colour variation);

• a 2.96% loss of mass in 24 hours and a 5.56% loss in 48 hours.

The first problem is reflected in the need for the operator to remove the oxidised layer of meat (to make the goods more visually appetising), causing obvious economic harm. The second involves economic harm due to the Δmass of the displayed meat over 24 or 48 hours.

The technology used until 2015 to store meat was historically of two kinds: forced ventilation and static.

With our new G-Concept feature, Criocabin targeted a hybrid, semi-static system with a very slow, low energy consumption ventilation system. Unlike the systems used until now, the entire cooling system is supplied with glycol.

The high thermal exchange coefficient of the glycol refrigerant allowed us to work with a higher refrigeration temperature (with equal performance), resulting in a remarkable energy savings compared to a normal gas-cooled system.

The liquid is chilled using a water/gas exchanger located under the counter, an exclusive Criocabin design.

The innovative G-Concept helped us to meet our two main objectives:

1. the G-Concept system does not oxidise the meat;

2. the especially moderate ventilation and optimal humidity and temperature control makes the decrease in the mass of the meat less than 50% of what it is in a normal ventilated counter, with a remarkable financial savings for the butcher shop (1.35% after 24 hours and 2.75% after 48 hours).

Just consider that about 170 kg of meat can be displayed in a counter with an average length of 5 meters. From this, we can estimate a daily weight loss of 4.25 kg on a ventilated counter, versus about 1.7 kg in the G-Concept system.

The annual losses in a ventilated counter can be estimated as:

– 4.6 kg × 250 working days = 1,150 kg/year (in the best case).

The annual losses in a G-Concept system can be estimated as:

– 2.3 kg × 250 work days = 575 kg/year (in the worst case).

A butcher with a medium to small sized shop spends about 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening setting out and then removing the meat from the counter to move it to the cold room. With the G-Concept, the butcher no longer needs to perform these tasks: the meat can be left in the counter, replacing only the goods that are sold.

At night (and on days when the shop is closed) the only thing to be done is closing the night shields.

Thus, we can estimate a labour savings of about 3 hours/day:

3 hours/day × 250 work days = 750 hours/year

A night curtain is a user-friendly accessory that is very understated in appearance, yet it plays an important role in reducing energy consumption, making it easier to ensure a constant temperature in a display case. This accessory can therefore be fitted on most Criocabin display cases, both the upright and the assisted-service version. Its effectiveness is particularly noticeable in self-service upright refrigerated display cases.

Tests conducted at our R&D department show that when the night curtain is in the down position on upright refrigerated display cases, an average saving of 20% over 24 hours is obtained. This is a considerable difference that has many advantages: first of all, in environmental terms, as it allows, in just a few seconds and without any effort, a reduction in unnecessary daily energy consumption when the display case is not in use (i.e. overnight). The advantage is therefore also economic and, especially in the long run, leads to significant savings.

Extremely user-friendly: it has a handle with a hook for closing and a braking mechanism for easy rewinding.

The Helium Test is part of preventive maintenance operations during the production phase. It is carried out on all Criocabin self-service and assisted-service display counters.

This test uses helium as a tracer gasto detect leaks in the display counter. Helium has a very small molecular mass, making it perfect for accurately detecting even the smallest leaks using a sniffer.

The process is entirely eco-friendly: helium is colourless and has no smell or taste. It is non-toxic and if dispersed into the environment, it causes no problems. It is indeed an important preventive system also in environmental terms, as it ensures the proper functioning of the display counter, preserves its durability and prevents any leakage of refrigerant gas.

As a company, every day we are committed to taking action towards a path of sustainability. This small step is also part of it. What makes the difference is the sum of the individual actions taken by each one of us, just like at work, where we support cooperation and teamwork.

Using a water bottle drastically reduces the consumption of plastic and the pollution associated with its disposal.

A small step that guarantees many benefits for the environment and for our future.

 

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As every year, we are happy to reward those who stood out for the best sales results and this year the award as Best Key Account Manager goes to Enis Basar.

Congratulations to Enis, for the commitment and passion in sharing Criocabin products’ value!

Last 6 May, we inaugurated our new Luciano Babetto premises in Cervarese Santa Croce (PD). For some time, we had been working on this project, in which we have always believed and which is now a reality.

The two companies Zoin and Mondel, which joined the Criocabin family in the last two years, operate at the entirely renovated premises.

Both companies operate in niche sectors and maintain their own independence and special characteristics. Zoin supplies plug-in refrigerated display counters and aims to optimise its offer with a product line with a good quality/price ratio. It’s particularly ideal for young entrepreneurs who are starting up their own business. At Mondel, instead, artisan know-how is extremely high and the resulting products are intended for a niche market that requires maximum customisation and where the skilful processing of raw materials is the focus.

All the companies in the group, however, are united by the hallmark of designand passion for beauty, the hallmark of the Criocabin Family. Made in Italy is also a fundamental part of our culture: our products are exclusively manufactured in the Veneto region and our suppliers are our loyal Italian partners, many are also from Veneto, with whom we have been collaborating for decades.

The total production area now exceeds 32,000 m² of covered surface and the team consists of 350 employees, who are at the heart of the success of the Criocabin family: teamwork and daily interaction allow everyone to contribute to the company’s growth with their creativity and professionalism.

Criocare is the new Criocabin business unit. As of today, it will be the contact point for customers and distributors, for Customer Care and specialised training in our products.

Criocaretakes the form of an Academywith specific training programmes, for which a specialised team will provide participants with all the know-how and tools to correctly install Criocabin products.

Learning know-how directly from the manufacturer will allow our distributors and their technical staff to optimise the time and qualityof work, improve performance and energy efficiency and therefore promptly and effectively meet customer requirements.

We believe that time dedicated to training is the best investment, which is why we are happy to embark on this new, important path, aimed at listening to and interacting with our customers and, above all, continuous improvement.

The garden of Villa dei Vescovi in Luvigliano is the setting for the delivery of a new ambulance for the Italian Red Cross – Terme Euganee committee.

The vehicle is fitted with Pure Health technology, a system for the automatic and continuous sanitisation of the sanitary unit, which is fundamental to guarantee safety during rescue operations. It is also equipped with a pulmonary ventilator and a defibrillator monitor that directly communicates with cardiology departments.

It was a pleasure to contribute to this donation and support an organisation that is so important to our local area.

The Istituto Comprensivo Francesca Lazzarini (comprehensive school) in Teolo (PD) has installed three new interactive whiteboards (IWBs) in its classrooms, donated by Criocabin. Using these tools is essential to the school of today, which believes in innovation and training pupils and teachers in digital skills.

This opens up many opportunities in education: teachers can adopt a new approach compared to face-to-face lessons, include and interact with pupils who are not in the same classroom in person, and encourage processes of digital literacy for a fruitful and conscious use of technology.