Thrive in ’25: Cutting Costs & Boosting Efficiency UK businesses continue to navigate a challenging financial environment in 2025, where persistent high energy prices and increased operational costs demand innovative solutions to maintain profitability. The recent introduction of higher employer contributions, rising wage requirements, and sustained energy costs mean that efficiency has become more essential […]
Innovation in the world of business often demands bold moves that challenge the status quo. While traditional methods have long dominated industries like cold storage, growing demands for energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational flexibility have driven the need for new solutions. One such solution, Ultra’s i-Air, is transforming the way cold storage refrigeration operates, offering
In-House Upgrades for Exceptional Service It’s been a short while since our last newsletter because we’ve been exceptionally busy improving our systems and delivering outstanding projects! While our service team remained available over the Christmas holiday period, we used this quieter time to enhance our internal systems. These upgrades ensure a smoother, faster, and more
“Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection.” ~ Kim Collins For most of us, striving for perfection would be a fool’s errand. If you believe, as we do, that there’s always room for improvement, then aiming for perfection would just be setting yourself up for failure. It makes more sense to set your sights on continuous
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Control is key. Reliable and powerful automations can helps to keep the running costs down, and innovative system designs eke out every penny spent on energy. A new installation with these features will save the most, however many of our innovations can be retrofitted to your existing plant. Get in touch to discuss your business
Ultra have always been at the forefront of energy efficiency, and that couldn’t be more important in 2023. Our super efficient refrigeration equipment will save running costs when it comes to cooling but much more can be done when we take a holistic approach to energy. Monitoring where energy is being used is the first
Ultra’s MD – Steve Shipp on site with the Cold Chain Federation Chief Executive – ‘Be Energy Smart at any Temperature’. “Hmmm… Why do we use the same methods to refrigerate warehouse chambers, cold rooms and retail display units in the winter as we do at the height of summer? In the UK generally speaking
January 2023 sees the 19th anniversary of Ultra Refrigeration Ltd. Founded in 2004 by Anthony Lomas and Steve Shipp; the business prides itself on award-winning innovation and problem-solving. We are a trusted partner for many of our clients and have grown to be one of the UK’s most respected refrigeration systems provider.
With the ever-tightening F-Gas regulations, refrigeration plant users and operators are faced with tough decisions when it comes to refrigerants with retailers being hardest hit.
Like all businesses, Fraser’s Budgens are looking to control energy spending and chose Ultra to help them cut the costs.
Following an on-site meeting with the client, Ultra identified a number of potential savings that could be made. These included turning off non-essential chilled display cases when the store is closed, turning off hot counters when not in use, controlling the air-conditioning set points and optimising the refrigeration plant.
