In recent years, the market for refrigerated display cases has not stopped evolving (and our Belle France catalog too, by the way!). In proximity, it now clearly favors integrated groups equipped with propane. The ranges are improving spectacularly for our greatest pleasure.

The integrated group: the most complete solution in proximity

Until recently, the market for refrigerated sales furniture was dominated by furniture equipped with a remote cold production group and by independent furniture called “with a housed group.” For the latter, the group, easily identifiable thanks to the ventilation grilles, was generally housed at the foot of the furniture.

Lasting models

We have seen very quickly develop lately, the notion of integrated furniture, or more exactly with an integrated cold production group. It is the finished solution, so to speak, the intelligent fusion between the housed group and the remote group for your fresh or frozen section.

In addition, this equipment operates on propane R290. It is a clean gas that fully complies with current and future environmental standards. It is therefore a responsible and lasting investment.

Integrated groups: reflection is necessary

Integrated groups appear more suitable for small areas than remote groups. Experts set the gauge at 200 m². Below, the integrated group is undeniably the solution. Beware! Two prerequisites are however strongly recommended: almost universal air conditioning in your stores today, and implementation ensured by specialists.

Beyond, a financial and global reflection is necessary (investment, machinery, maintenance, consumption, complexity of implementation …). In addition, the choice between CO2 and R449 is a real dilemma. CO2 is recommended but requires heavy and expensive machinery as well as the adherence of refrigeration engineers. The future of dirty gases like R449 is, in the long run, definitely compromised.

The advantages of the integrated

Now combining the elegance and design of remote solutions, this new range of furniture with an integrated cold production group has many solid and decisive advantages:

1. Loading volume identical to the model with a remote group;
2. Couplable modules (modules that can be connected by a junction kit on an infinite linear with only 2 side cheeks);
3. Cutting-edge technology that greatly reduces electricity consumption, generates less heat thanks to the presence of triple glazing, lowers the noise level, highlights products with the latest generation LEDs;
4. Many options: transparent doors and handles, Highlux Leds, wood finish, stainless steel bumpers, glazed roofs, door retarders …
5. Mobility;
6. Ease and speed of installation;
7. Reduced maintenance and maintenance cost;
8. No need for a machine room;
9. No runoff.