European cold stores go to ammonia: globally, 80% plan new construction.

Author(s) : PIERCE J. J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Details are given of warehouse construction plans, inventories and turnover, plus insulation and freezing equipment purchasing plans for 1993-1994 in the USA, Europe and the Pacific Rim. Other factors considered are materials handling, computerization and transport purchasing plans. European cold store operators are largely re-equipping with ammonia systems, the USA mostly uses ammonia whereas the Pacific Rim is still in favour of CFCs although this is coming under severe scrutiny. G.R.S.

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  • Original title: European cold stores go to ammonia: globally, 80% plan new construction.
  • Record ID : 1994-1063
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy
  • Source: Quick frozen Foods int. - vol. 34 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1993/04
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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