EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES WORKS CLOSELY WITH OEM TO INTRODUCE NEW REFRIGERATION PRODUCT FAMILY

Zero Zone, Inc. and Emerson Climate Technologies Continue to Expand Their Collaboration by Creating Condensing Units and Refrigeration Solutions Packages for Zero Zone’s New Hybrid™ Medium and Low Temp. Reach-Ins

ST. LOUIS, July 27, 2007 – Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), announced that they have worked hand-in-hand with OEM, Zero Zone, Inc. to create a new line of pre-charged condensing units for Zero Zone’s Hybrid™ Reach-Ins for medium and low temp. applications. Emerson Climate Technologies first paired up with Zero Zone in December of 2006 to bring an efficient and effective solution to the OEM’s refrigeration application needs. Together, they designed and extensively tested the system components, enabling Zero Zone to deliver and install the first Hybrid™ cases with Emerson® controls in April of 2007.

“Emerson Climate Technologies really stepped up to the plate to help us make this a success. Our customer is very happy with the reliability and ease of installation associated with this product line,” said Steve Vock, sales manager at Zero Zone, Inc. “This ongoing relationship is an ideal marriage of unique refrigeration equipment design and existing proven technologies.”

The first end-user of the Hybrid™ is a small-box retailer who had not previously carried refrigerated products. The turnkey installation for this end-user was supplied by Industriaplex, Inc. out of Atlanta. “The Hybrid™ uses industry-standard, recognized products, like Copeland® brand compressors and Emerson controls, so service technicians know how to interact with the equipment,” said Eric Hickman, general manager, retail for Industriaplex. “We are also getting great feedback on the serviceability and uptime of the components package that is included with the Hybrid™ refrigerated cases, from the compressor package through the evaporator.” 

This new product line was specifically designed to help retailers avoid complicated refrigeration rack and piping installation in their stores. Zero Zone calls this benefit “refrigeration without complication.” These Hybrid™ Reach-Ins blend the merchandising power of a supermarket case with the ease and flexibility of a self-contained unit. They offer compact size, simple connections and field-installed, top-mounted condensing units, resulting in quicker and easier installation. And, the pre-charged Hybrid™ Reach-Ins do not require brazing, evacuation or charging, allowing for reduced installation cost, simplified logistics and efficient, leak-free connections.  “The cases come from the Zero-Zone factory ready for rapid installation. The Emerson controls are preset at the factory, and the entire installation process can happen quickly with minimal impact on store operations,” Hickman said.

“These space-saving and time-efficient products are great for all types of retail food and beverage applications,” said Tom Parrish, manager, marketing and sales services, Emerson Climate Technologies refrigeration division. “By working with the experienced team at Zero Zone, we have created a product that will provide a secure, yet simple solution to retailers’ refrigeration installation concerns.” 

Emerson and Zero-Zone continue to work together to expand this line of pre-charged units for the refrigeration industry. For more information, please visit emersonclimate.com/integratedproducts,  www.zero-zone.com/products or www.Industriaplex.com.