Through a retrofit program, food manufacturers no longer have to buy a brand new
walk-in cooler when the door is worn out.
Part of the rationale for incorporating department-dedicated coolers around the store is that the
walk-in refrigeration unit is not necessarily just for storage anymore.
Walk-in Panels: A structure used to minimize thermal conductivity in refrigeration or freezer units.
Generally most
walk-in refrigeration units, whether they be coolers or freezers, consist of a series of insulated modular panels that lock together to form a box with a ceiling on it into which cold air is pumped.
"I know the industry has been doing it, but considering the thousands of students that come to us every day as
walk-ins and as phone traffic, if an institution can institute a call center, they're going to find out the service levels are going to go up."
on Monday, February 19, 2007; otherwise,
walk-ins are permitted at a $10 surcharge.
There will be a $10 surcharge for
walk-ins. To register or for more information, visit AREW's website, www.
The Shannon Group manufactures
walk-ins (KOLPAK), reach-ins (McCALL) and rack refrigeration systems (RDI) for the food service industry as well as
walk-ins (TONKA COOLERS) for the supermarket and convenience store industry.
Price: $60 for SMPS Members, $80 for Non-Members,
Walk-ins add $10.
Non-members will pay $110 to attend if they reserve ahead of time, and $120 for
walk-ins. To register please visit AREW's website, www.arew.org.
There is a $10 surcharge for AREW
walk-ins. Cost for CoreNet members is $75.