Italian OEM Epta has launched a new range of propane (R290) plug-in cases under its Costan brand that is designed to maximize product visibility and accessibility, while also offering a lower carbon footprint.
The Spices range was premiered at the EuroShop 2023 tradeshow and comprises three models: a closed vertical cabinet (Vanilla), an open vertical cabinet (Ginger) and an open semi-vertical cabinet (Pepper).
According to the manufacturer, the medium-temperature cases are ideal for food stores of any size, from hypermarkets and supermarkets to convenience stores and gas stations.
Where sustainability meets design
“Spices focuses attention on enhancing the promotional leverage while ensuring compliance with one of the Group’s pillars, sustainability,” said William Pagani, Chief Marketing Officer of Epta.
The range is available exclusively with R290 and offers a high refrigeration performance – 3M0 for Vanilla and 3M1 for Ginger and Pepper – making the cabinets suitable for a range of different goods, including dairy products and prepackaged meat and fish.
“Spices focuses attention on enhancing the promotional leverage while ensuring compliance with one of the Group’s pillars, sustainability,.”
William Pagani, Epta
The use of panoramic glass ends, glass doors on closed products and minimal lines have helped increase the cases’ total display area by 20% compared to previous models, explained Epta.
Spices cabinets are available in different depths and lengths to meet the varying needs of retailers and can be customized to match a store’s aesthetics or to promote products through advertising materials.
Non-stop connectivity
The Spices range can be fitted with Epta’s LineON remote digital monitoring platform to offer 24/7 connectivity.
The software tracks many aspects of a case’s operating parameters, including temperature, humidity, energy consumption and sales trends, such as door openings.
In addition to R290 plug-in cases, Epta offers a range of remote cabinets for CO2 (R744)-based refrigeration systems through its Costan, Bonnet Névé and Eurocryor brands.
