Source Refrigeration & HVAC Selected as Key Team Member On First SUPERVALU "All Natural Refrigerant Store"

"This project is a testament to SuperValu's commitment to natural refrigerants and sustainability," says Richard Heath, director of energy innovations and projects for SUPERVALU. "We selected Source because of their extensive experience in planning, phasing, installing, executing and sustaining mission-critical refrigeration and HVAC systems," Heath added. "Source's commitment to system optimization and energy efficiency is very much in line with SUPERVALU's overall sustainability efforts."

According to Heath, Source was critical to the majority of key project stages, including the design/review process, project phasing and scheduling, technology implementation, installation, operational review and validation, and operational/functional sustainability.

Under the direction of Senior Vice President of Operations Brad Person, Source provided a comprehensive team to support the project. Source team members included:

• Vice President of Engineering Bryan Beitler, who was responsible for reviewing phasing loads, designs, system capacity validations of a phased remodel program, and key component and operations review.
• Director of Construction Fred Stockert, who planned and deployed resources to meet critical open-store customer expectations and safety needs. He also developed and implemented safety training and awareness involved with the application of the natural refrigerants used on the project (CO2, ammonia and propane).
• Customer Account Lead Bob Burns, who coordinated the internal Source resources and external project partners.
• Director of Energy Optimization Pete Cuneo, who reviewed and implemented the controls functions needed to efficiently operate the new system.
• Director of Service Greg Thurston, who developed and executed a service and preventative maintenance program to ensure store performance and operational sustainability. He also provided technician and resource training and information.

Of course, as Heath explains, a project of this size requires many resources and much collaboration. "Key to the success of a project like this is a strong partnership between all suppliers," he says. Source was part of a comprehensive team comprised of: CTA Architects/Engineers, Hill PHOENIX, Mayekawa Manufacturing Company, Danfoss, and Eleven Western Builders, Inc.

The grand re-opening of the Albertson's store is scheduled for July 25, 2012.

About Source
Source Refrigeration & HVAC, Inc., partners with customers for which refrigeration and HVAC systems are mission-critical to business operations. Source designs, installs, services and manages efficient, sustainable refrigeration and HVAC solutions. Headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., the company has over 30 branch locations and more than 1,000 employees focused on providing services that optimize performance for commercial refrigeration/HVAC systems nationwide. Source's goal is to measurably increase efficiency while reducing environmental impact and total cost of ownership. Through its state-of-the-art Technical Training Centers in Los Angeles and Houston, Source invests significantly in continuous training for its service and construction personnel. This ensures customers are supported by the most technically competent team in the industry.

As the nation's largest expert service provider, Source's solutions cover the entire customer value chain and include: engineering, installation, service and maintenance, and energy optimization. For more information about Source Refrigeration & HVAC, Inc. and its solutions, please visit www.sourcerefrigeration.com.

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