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Hoshizaki adopts CO2 on Gram fridges

UK: Hoshizaki is now integrating CO2 refrigerant technology into its Gram range of refrigerators.

“By integrating CO2 into Gram’s award-winning refrigeration line-up, Hoshizaki are now able to offer a range of refrigerators that boast a positive environmental impact,” said Hoshizaki UK technical manager Stuart Kayes.

Said to be suitable for connection to a remotely selected and installed CO2 system, all of the cabinets within Hoshizaki’s CO2 range are described as plug and play,

“The launch of our Gram CO2 cabinets truly marks the next step in sustainable refrigeration developments,” said Hoshizaki UK & Ireland director Simon Frost. “It gives our customers a viable alternative to HFC models and ensures they are perfectly placed to be compliant with the latest EU F-gas regulations.”

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