Edeka Schwebel - a climate-neutral success project in the middle of Frankenberg
- Climate-friendly conversion and modernization of the Edeka market with refrigeration solutions from Viessmann
- CO2 emissions saved in the order of around 310 mid-range cars over the next 12 years through the use of sustainable refrigerants
- Edeka store part of the "Climate-neutral Waldeck-Frankenberg - Mission Zero" initiative
The EDEKA market Schwebel (formerly Lebensmittelhaus Schwebel) in the center of
Frankenberg was established in the early 1950s. Three generations of the family have been
offering and selling food, beverages, and other products for daily life here. The Schwebel family
has always attached particular importance to ensuring that all customers feel completely at ease
while shopping there.
Due to the aging refrigeration technology, the Schwebel family decided to carry out another
climate-friendly conversion and modernization of the store in early 2021. A new bistro, "Karl's,"
in the front of the store invites customers to enjoy a leisurely snack, while a "zero waste" corner
with unpackaged products as well as an aisle for vegetarian and vegan products offers added
value to nutritionally and environmentally conscious customers. In addition, Tecto refrigerated
and freezer cabinets offer more space and help to put products into the spotlight more easily.
Further development and innovation go hand in hand: climate-friendly refrigeration
technology from Viessmann
Initially, the renovation plan only included the replacement of old refrigeration solutions, but
during the cooperation with the Viessmann project team, the layout of the store was also
adapted and improved in order to use space more efficiently.
During the conversion phase of 12 weeks, over 80 meters of Viessmann refrigeration and
freezer cabinets were installed. These not only ensure long-lasting product freshness but also
significant energy savings. For the refrigeration technology, the Schwebel family opted for a
modern refrigeration system running with the climate-friendly refrigerant CO2.
A quick and smooth renovation for a whole new shopping experience
Thanks to the good cooperation of the Schwebel family and the Viessmann project team, a
completely new shopping experience was created within a few weeks.
"The complete renewal went quickly and smoothly. Tecto refrigerated cabinets are easy to
install, operate and monitor, and they also impress with their contemporary design, more
effective use of space, and better product visibility. This makes our work and our customers'
shopping easier," says Jannik Schwebel, owner of the Schwebel grocery store.
Through the conversion and use of modern Viessmann refrigeration solutions operated with
climate-friendly refrigerants, an estimated 976,960.5 kg of CO2 can be saved over the next 12
years, which corresponds to the average operating time of refrigeration solutions. This amount
of CO2 is comparable to the annual emissions of around 310 mid-range passenger cars.
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About Viessmann
The Viessmann Group is one of the leading international manufacturers of heating,
industrial, and refrigeration solutions. This family enterprise was founded in 1917, has
13,000 employees, and the group’s turnover amounts to €3.4 billion.
Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions is one of the leading European manufacturers of
commercial refrigeration and clean room solutions, renowned for their energy efficiency,
sustainability, ease of use and maintenance. Viessmann’s refrigeration product and
service portfolio includes refrigerated cabinets, refrigeration systems, cold and clean
room solutions, accessories and related services. Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions
employs nearly 1,500 refrigeration professionals in Europe. The products are
manufactured at Viessmann factories in Germany and Finland and are represented by
local sales offices in 18 countries, backed up by an extensive network of partner
companies.
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