refrigeration

The Myth of ‘Natural’ Refrigerants: Studies Show Environmental Risks and Safety Concerns

Natural refrigerants such as CO2, hydrocarbons, and ammonia have become increasingly popular as an alternative to synthetic refrigerants due to their supposed environmental benefits. However, recent studies have shown that the use of these “natural” refrigerants can still be detrimental to the environment and human health. Despite their name, natural refrigerants are still industrial chemicals […]

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Ways to save

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

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Freezing the costs

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

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Ultra’s iAIR system

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

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Budgens take control

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.

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