Refrigeration Solutions for Retail Chains: Standardisation, Service and Efficiency
Why Standardising Refrigeration Equipment Matters for a Retail Chain
Retail chain owners know that every procurement decision gets multiplied. A display fridge model chosen poorly for one location means service headaches, different spare parts and higher operating costs across every other point of sale. That is why standardising refrigeration equipment is not a technical detail — it is a business strategy.
When every store in the network uses the same display fridge series and the same equipment, the benefits are immediate: service technicians know exactly what they are working with, spare parts are ordered in batches, and staff training is carried out once and remains valid for all locations.
What Refrigeration Equipment Is Right for a Food Retail Chain
The choice of equipment depends on the profile of each store, but there are several essential categories that any food retail network must consider.
Horizontal Display Fridges for Cold Cuts, Dairy and Vacuum-Packed Meat
Modaco manufactures horizontal display fridges from the VF1000, VF1000D and VFX1000 series at its own workshop in Găești, Dâmbovița County. These display fridges are designed specifically for presenting cold cuts, dairy products and vacuum-packed meat, and can also be built to order to the exact dimensions of each store's available space.
The ability to customise dimensions is a real advantage for retail chains with different layouts: you can order the same series, adapted to the specific width or length of each location, while maintaining the network's visual and technical uniformity. Custom-built display fridges are delivered within 15–25 working days from order confirmation.
Display Fridges for Fresh Meat
Fan-cooled display fridges designed for fresh meat allow the temperature to be adjusted between 0 and +8 °C. For fresh meat, the working temperature is set at 0/+2 °C, ensuring freshness is preserved and current sanitary regulations are met. Modaco imports this category of equipment and makes it available to customers from stock or to order.
Other Equipment for Retail Networks and HoReCa
In addition to display fridges, a well-organised retail chain also needs:
- Cold rooms for storage — available to order; installation is carried out on request, at an additional cost, by specialist teams.
- Refrigerated cabinets and prep tables for preparation areas or HoReCa kitchens.
- Chest freezers and freezers for frozen products.
- Ice machines for restaurants, bars and catering establishments.
- TEFCOLD equipment — a professional range available through Modaco.
Products available from stock can be delivered within 24–48 hours. Products sourced to order are delivered within 15–25 working days. Shipping costs are calculated and displayed at checkout. Orders can also be collected directly from the Modaco warehouse in Găești, Strada Libertății 15, by prior appointment.
Service: the Factor That Makes the Difference in a Retail Network
Standardising equipment significantly reduces service costs. When all locations in the network use the same models, a single maintenance contract can cover the entire equipment fleet. Technical intervention is faster, spare parts are predictable and reserve stock can be sized correctly.
Another advantage of an established supplier is continuity. Modaco has been active in the commercial refrigeration equipment market since 1992 and can provide both the equipment and the technical consultancy needed to configure each location in the network optimally.
Practical Advice for Retail Chain Managers
- Before ordering, compile the available dimensions for each location and establish a standard layout.
- Request a quote for bulk orders — group purchases are more efficient both logistically and financially.
- Do not overlook the working temperature: display fridges for fresh meat must be correctly set to 0/+2 °C to comply with food safety regulations.
- Plan the installation of cold rooms well in advance — installation is carried out on request, requires scheduling and incurs separate costs.
- Choose a supplier that can deliver both from stock and to order, so you can respond quickly when a new location opens at short notice.
Contact Modaco for a Personalised Quote
Whether you manage a network of two stores or twenty, Modaco can provide you with the right refrigeration equipment, clear technical advice and solutions tailored to the real needs of your business.
Call us now on 0727.324.787 to discuss standardising refrigeration equipment across your retail network.