ELKHART, Ind. /Send2Press Newswire/ — Leading the way in reducing energy consumption is in the works for the new 49,000-sqaure-foot LEED Platinum Certified Hannaford Supermarket in Augusta, Maine and REMIS AMERICA was sure to be a part of it. REMIS AMERICA installed 32 feet of Remiglas Ecosafe sliding glass covers on freezer bunker display cases which can reduce energy consumption up to a remarkable 55 percent over traditional open frozen food cases. With these potential energy savings, retail grocery stores now recognize the opportunity to significantly lower operating costs, while reducing their carbon footprint.
Eco-friendly energy savings are only part of the story. Enclosed cases maintain a more comfortable store temperature, while providing a barrier to protect food freshness in the event of a power outage. Also, insulated glass covers maintain product integrity by keeping temperatures constant, for greater consumer satisfaction. Goods remain uniformly frozen in the refrigerated display cabinet and optimally visible.
The Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets is the first supermarket chain in the world to achieve LEED Platinum Certification. The Platinum designation is the highest rating a company can strive to obtain from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental design (LEED). Hannaford’s first-in-the-world environmental designed Augusta location opened on July 25, 2009. They plan on using the store as a research laboratory to test new innovations that decrease energy usage, waste and water consumption, while improving air quality, storm-water management, and the use of sustainable materials.
The REMIS AMERICA, Remiglas Ecosafe covers have been engineered to custom fit individual case specifications. These proven systems are in use in over ten thousand retail stores throughout Europe, via the sister company, REMIS GmbH of Cologne, Germany.
REMIS AMERICA, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, is the result of a joint venture between, DEHCO, Inc., Elkhart, Indiana, and REMIS GmbH of Cologne, Germany.
Hannaford currently operates 169 supermarkets in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont under the name Hannaford Food and Drug or Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy. Hannaford is owned by Belgium-based Delhaize Group, a global company that is one of the world’s largest food retailers.
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REMIS AMERICA, LLC is a joint venture between Germany-based REMIS GmbH and Dehco, INC, headquartered in Elkhart, IN. The first American installation was in November 2008 and the joint venture was finalized in February 2009. In January 2010, REMIS AMERICA opened a 35,000 square foot American production facility, which facilitated over 80 retrofit installations in 2010 and is poised for rapid growth in the coming years. REMIS AMERICA offers retro-fit refrigeration doors and covers to grocery retailers and OEM case manufacturers that cut energy costs up to 80 percent while also greatly reducing retailers’ carbon footprint. REMIS AMERICA’S eco-friendly, energy saving systems are unrivaled in keeping energy consumption low by providing a full range of medium temperature insulated glass doors and bunker freezer covers, installation and service. These proven glass doors and covers are engineered to custom fit individual refrigeration case specifications and are in use in over ten thousand retail stores throughout Europe, via our sister company, REMIS GmbH of Cologne, Germany. REMIS AMERICA provides start-to-finish project management. REMIS' skilled team of engineers evaluates your specific application and works hand-in-hand with our factory during the manufacturing process. Our fleet of trucks ensures on-time delivery for installation that works with your schedule to minimize impact on normal store operations. Experienced installation professionals then efficiently fit the modular doors and covers to the existing cases, producing a clean and uniform appearance. And our services don't end there; we provide continued support and follow up long after the final door is hung. Ensure quality and save energy! Our patented REMIS AMERICA refrigeration systems are specially designed for all the demands of food retail. Please visit Remiglas.de for additional product information REMIS AMERICA ( www.remisamerica.com ), headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., is the result of a joint venture between, DEHCO, Inc., Elkhart, Indiana, and REMIS GmbH of Cologne, Germany. In addition to the Midwest headquarters, REMIS AMERICA offers a network of sales and service centers throughout North America, including Eugene, Ore., Tampa, Fla., and Manheim, Pa. MEDIA ONLY CONTACT: Erin Dolan of REMIS AMERICA edolan @ remisamerica.com +1-574-970-7053
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