Hillphoenix, part of Dover Food Retail and Dover and a pioneer in designing environmentally sustainable refrigeration systems, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) GreenChill 2021-2022 Store Certification Excellence recognition. This achievement recognizes the commercial refrigeration systems manufacturer that has installed more advanced refrigeration systems in GreenChill-certified stores than any other partner in the past year. Inclusive of the 2021-2022 cycle, Hillphoenix systems are installed in over 80% of GreenChill-certified stores. This is Hillphoenix’s 11th consecutive GreenChill recognition since the Store Certification Excellence recognition was first created in 2011.
“At Hillphoenix, we are guided by a purpose to invest in the future by developing sustainable technologies that make a positive impact,” said Scott Martin, Senior Director of Development, Industry Relations, and Research. “We are proud to be a founding member of EPA’s GreenChill program and are honored to be recognized for making an impact in the industry for our continuous efforts in developing future-focused sustainable products in partnership with customers who have the same commitment to low GWP, natural refrigerant solutions.”
“Earning any GreenChill recognition is an achievement, but being recognized for 11 consecutive years is an impressive feat,” said Kersey Manliclic, GreenChill Program Manager. “EPA thanks Hillphoenix for their longstanding participation in GreenChill and for serving as a leader to other systems manufacturing Partners.”
Hillphoenix has a long history of consistently advancing sustainable refrigeration. Milestones include:
- In the mid-1990s, the company introduced 2Cool systems, one of the first cooling technologies designed to reduce global-warming emissions.
- In the early 2000s, Hillphoenix rebranded its growing portfolio to Second Nature and installed its first Second Nature low-temperature CO2 secondary system and CO2 Cascade systems.
- In 2012, Hillphoenix installed the first North American CO2 Transcritical Booster System, showcasing its capabilities to provide both low- and medium-temperature refrigeration to display cases and walk-ins without relying on any HFC refrigerants.
- Hillphoenix has shipped thousands of Second Nature systems utilizing low global warming potential and natural refrigerant solutions.