New Hybrid Panels

U.S. Cooler introduces New Green Hybrid Walk-in Coolers

Quincy, IL, December 23, 2008–U.S. Cooler is introducing their new green Hybrid panels for walk-in coolers.  U.S. Cooler’s new product launch will be January 1, 2009. The Hybrid panel is a 4” thick panel, consisting of 3” Extruded Polystyrene and 1” Expanded Polystyrene, which exceeds EISA requirements.  This combination provides the customer with the strength and moisture resistance of Extruded Polystyrene and the insulation economics of Expanded Polystyrene.  With these crucial characteristics, the Hybrid is the best designed and engineered competitively priced panel in the market.  U.S. Cooler will offer the Hybrid cooler in addition to their leading line of 4” Extruded Polystyrene coolers and freezers.  Unlike Polyurethane walk-in manufacturers, U.S. Cooler’s panels are 100% recyclable and are made from over 60% recycled materials.

When purchasing a new walk-in cooler or freezer, the initial cost of the walk-in is almost always the deciding factor. With U.S. Cooler’s new Hybrid Cooler you will receive a high-quality box at a reduced price. In addition to the up-front cost savings, the Hybrid will also save you money over the lifecycle of your walk-in. The Hybrid cooler is ideal for the customer that wants the most efficient and competitively priced walk-in cooler in the industry. Its overall product lifecycle cost will prove that this walk-in is one of the best walk-in coolers available.

The goal of U.S. Cooler’s high quality walk-ins is to obtain and maintain the highest possible R-value, ultimately resulting in energy and cost savings. Both Expanded and Extruded Polystyrene are a closed-cell structure that is free of voids preventing both air and moisture infiltration which allows it to sustain a high thermal opposition through the life of the walk-in.

Congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to help reduce energy consumption in the United States. The Act requires commercial walk-in coolers and freezers under 3,000 square feet to contain an insulation R-value of at least R-25 for coolers and R-32 for freezers. U.S. Cooler’s products exceed the government requirements. U.S. Cooler’s new Hybrid cooler has an R-value of 25.8 while their freezers have an R-value of 32.4, both exceeding government standards.

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