In today’s world of retail, food service, and cold supply chains, commercial refrigerators are much more than basic machines for keeping things cold. They are key tools that affect food safety, the customer experience, and, most of all, running expenses. Power bills are going up. Besides that, there’s a worldwide effort to cut carbon, and environmental rules are getting tougher. Because of this, choosing the right cooling equipment is now a must. Businesses now have to focus on energy savings, environmentally safe coolants, and smart tech when they buy new gear or update old units.
This article looks at the worldwide trends shaping the business. It also shows how Create Refrigeration (Shandong Create Refrigeration Co., Ltd.) is offering advanced answers made for the future. As one of China’s biggest all-in-one suppliers, they are leading the way.
Global Trends: Why Efficiency and Sustainability Matter
1. Stricter Energy Efficiency Standards
Around the world, governments are introducing new rules. These include Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and required energy labeling programs (like MELS in Singapore). For example, starting in April 2025, every commercial storage fridge in Singapore must meet MEPS and show an energy label. This isn’t just a way to get ahead anymore. For big brands and companies that sell overseas, following these rules is now a requirement.
2. Transition to Low-GWP Refrigerants
The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol has sped up the worldwide reduction of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Coolants with a high GWP are being swapped for other options like R290 (propane) and CO₂. Both of these work really well for cooling and are much better for the planet. So, for companies, this means making sure their cooling systems are ready for new rules. They have to be prepared for upcoming limits, such as the widely discussed GWP ≤ 150 limit for commercial systems.
3. Smart Refrigeration and IoT Integration
Modern commercial refrigerators now often come with IoT-powered monitoring and controls. They have great features. For example, they can log temperatures, run automatic defrost cycles, and optimize energy use. They also send real-time alerts. All this helps cut down on breakdowns, waste less food, and help things run more smoothly.
4. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and ROI Focus
People in charge now look at equipment differently. They don’t just consider the initial cost but also its long-term costs. First of all, they consider power use. Then, they think about maintenance bills, replacement parts, and potential breakdowns. A very efficient refrigerator can pay for itself in just a few years. This happens through lower power bills, fewer repair calls, and a longer equipment lifespan.
About Create Refrigeration: A Global One-Stop Provider
Create Refrigeration started in Xingfu Industrial Park, which is in Binzhou City, China. In the last 16 years, it has become the country’s biggest all-in-one supplier for supermarket and engineering project cooling needs.
- Scale and Reach: The company has 12 branches, a huge 360,000 m² production center, and a team of over 500 people. Its goods are sold all over the world. What’s more, it has a strong footing in North America, South America, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
- Philosophy: Believing in green technology, sustainability, and new ideas, Create uses earth-friendly coolants like R290. It also uses advanced foaming materials and inverter compressors in all its product lines.
- Certifications: Its products are approved by global standards, including CE, CB, ETL, ISO, GEMS, ROHS, UL, and IEC. This ensures they meet the rules in many different markets.
- Customization: The company offers OEM/ODM services and can create supermarket designs with CAD. It even provides 3D mock-ups so that clients can see the layout before anything is installed.
With a deep focus on professional work, technology, and a global mindset, Create delivers more than just products. It provides complete cooling solutions for partners everywhere.
Core Solutions and Product Lines
Energy-Saving Technologies
Create uses top-of-the-line inverter compressors. These machines change their power level as needed, which can save up to 50% on electricity in a single year. That alone can make a huge difference in the running expenses for supermarkets and restaurants.
Environmentally Friendly Refrigerants
More than 80% of Create’s refrigerators already run on R290 refrigerant. This is a tested low-GWP option that offers great cooling power while meeting global green rules.
Broad Product Portfolio
Create’s product range fits almost any commercial cooling situation:
Glass Door Freezers & Coolers
Perfect for supermarkets, hypermarkets, and corner stores.
They have features like self-closing double-glass doors and an even air circulation design. Plus, they include LED lighting and finishes that resist rust.
Multideck Open Chillers (Air Curtain Cabinets)
Made for busy places, these units have energy-saving foam insulation and shelves you can adjust. They also feature efficient double air curtains and cool down quickly to keep food fresh.
3. Island Freezers and Child-Mother Cabinets
These offer flexible arrangements and space-saving designs. They also have eco-friendly compressors.
They are great for ice cream, frozen fish, and other packaged frozen items. Their power use can be as low as one-fourth of similar freezers that use ventilated cooling.
4. Fresh Meat and Deli Cabinets
These have special designs for meat, seafood, and ready-to-eat foods.
Stainless steel interiors, protective bumpers, and unique lighting make them more hygienic, long-lasting, and nice to look at.
5. Walk-in Coolers and Freezers
These are totally customizable using a supermarket’s CAD drawings.
The service includes free 3D design plans. This makes sure the space is used in the best way to improve how customers move through the store.
OEM/ODM and Customization Services
Clients can send in their CAD drawings, and Create’s design team will produce custom 3D plans. This service is free when you buy their products. Thus, it makes it simpler for supermarkets and restaurants to picture their investment. OEM and ODM options also include changing designs, adding branding or logos, and using different plug types.
Customer Case Studies
Create’s name as a problem-solving maker is shown through its successful projects around the world:
Bahrain Convenience Store Project (2024)
A customer needed some air curtain cabinets and display units. So, Create provided a free 3D design plan. This allowed the owner to see the new store layout before buying. After a few tweaks, the customer was happy and placed the order.
Riyadh Supermarket Upgrade
A Saudi client was looking for power-saving island cabinets to display fresh food. Create sent catalogs, local performance information, and several 3D layout ideas. Even though the starting price was higher, the deal was made because of the long-term energy savings and warranty benefits.
Manila Store Renovation
A retailer in the Philippines was updating an old store. Create provided modular refrigerator setups with better floor plans. After getting exclusive supply rights and discounts for recycling old units, the client signed a long-term agreement.
These cases show that Create knows how to mix technical skill, design help, and after-sales service to bring value to all kinds of markets.
Investment Value: Beyond Purchase Price
When looking at commercial refrigerators, the total cost over its life is the key factor. Create’s energy-saving models help customers get:
- Lower Electricity Bills: Save up to 50% each year with inverter compressor technology.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: Fewer breakdowns because of steady performance and strong materials.
- Faster ROI: Many clients make back the price difference in just 2–3 years from power savings alone.
- Sustainability Branding: Using low-GWP coolants helps stores connect with eco-aware shoppers and follow government policies.
In other words, buying a high-efficiency refrigerator is not a cost—it is a move that boosts profits.
Looking Ahead: Smart, Green, and Global
The future of commercial refrigeration will focus on three main things:
- Smarter Systems: More use of IoT for monitoring, predicting maintenance needs, and analyzing data.
- Greener Solutions: Wide use of natural coolants like R290 and CO₂, which will meet tougher GWP limits.
- Global Reach: Quicker, local service through warehouses and distributors in other countries.
With its large scale, modern technology, and worldwide presence, Create Refrigeration is in a great spot to lead this change.
FAQs
Q1: Do Create Refrigeration products meet international standards?
A: Yes, they do. Create’s products are certified by CE, CB, ETL, ISO, GEMS, ROHS, UL, and IEC, so they meet the rules in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Q2: What refrigerants are used in Create refrigerators? Are they eco-friendly?
A: Yes, most of them are. In fact, over 80% of Create’s refrigerators use the R290 environmentally friendly refrigerant. It’s great for cooling and also follows the new low-GWP rules.
Q3: Does Create support OEM/ODM customization?
A: Absolutely. We provide full OEM/ODM customization. This includes adding logos, changing plug types, modifying designs, and creating complete 3D plans from CAD files for supermarket and restaurant layouts.
