Case Study: Refrigerated Display Case LED Lighting Retrofit
Customer:
A supermarket chain engaged principally in the retail sale of groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, meats, seafood, fresh produce, flowers, pharmacy services, deli products, prepared foods, bakery products, beer/wine, fuel, and general merchandise.
Objective:
This supermarket chain needed a program to enhance the visual appeal of its refrigerated vertical cases while reducing its associated energy costs.
Challenge:
Reviewing the refrigerated display case specifications, we recognized that a traditional retrofit approach of replacing components with upgraded lamps and ballasts would not achieve the required improvement. We needed to recommend a solution that would slash energy and maintenance costs while enhancing the visual appeal of their vertical cases.
Solution:
We offered a retrofit program created specifically for refrigerated vertical cases. GE’s Immersion™ RV40 LED Refrigerated Display Lighting cuts annual operating costs while improving illumination of the packaged products. The perfect replacement for fluorescent lighting, GE’s Immersion™ solution efficiently delivers bright uniform light on the inside of the case, while significantly reducing energy consumption and maintenance expenses. This is an easy to install solution, contains no lead or mercury as with other lighting sources, and is both RoHS and NSF compliant. A rated life of 50,000 hours and a 5-year warranty are icing on the cake.
Results:
For a typical location with 18 cases and 83 door retrofits:
- An immediate $5,000 per year reduction in maintenance costs. An immediate 86% reduction in energy usage resulting in $6,100 annual utility cost savings.
- An annual reduction of 78,533 lbs. of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere Qualified for a $4,700 utility rebate.
“Ferrandino & Son is a great partner that provided a turnkey solution to my LED
cooler door retrofitting projects. They were involved in all aspects of the process from
providing return on investment analysis, implementing retrofits and processing rebates.”
Interested in Learning More?
To learn more about lighting and general maintenance for your multi-site portfolio,
give Ferrandino & Son a call at: 866-571-4609
and ask to speak to someone in our Business Development Team.
You can also reach us at: sales@ferrandinoandson.com
Edward Slezak Joins Ferrandino & Son as Senior Vice President and General Counsel to Oversee the Company’s Legal Function
EDWARD SLEZAK JOINS FERRANDINO & SON AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL TO OVERSEE THE COMPANY’S LEGAL FUNCTION
(FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – September 17, 2019) Ferrandino & Son, a leading national facility maintenance company, announced today that Edward Slezak has been named as the company’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel. Slezak officially joined the company in late July. Mr. Slezak has more than 25 years of legal experience and is a seasoned business leader. He will report directly to Peter Ferrandino, Chief Executive Officer of Ferrandino & Son.
“We are pleased to welcome Ed to Ferrandino & Son,” said Chief Executive Officer Peter Ferrandino. “Ed is an experienced leader whose comprehensive expertise in legal guidance, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance are an excellent addition to our leadership team. We are confident he will be a tremendous asset to our company as we continue to drive our growth initiatives.”
As General Counsel, Slezak will oversee all of the company’s legal functions, including advising on corporate strategies and business initiatives.
Mr. Slezak began his legal career at several premier law firms in New York City. His practice experience includes the areas of corporate representation, mergers and acquisitions and securities law. During his career, he has been General Counsel for companies across multiple industries, further expanding his legal background. He has helped companies like Aeropostale, Inc. and Crumbs Bake Shop with all aspects of their legal function, as well as building compliance programs, establishing and overseeing licensing programs, and leading acquisition efforts. In addition to being General Counsel, he was the Chief Executive Officer for Crumbs Bake Shop, where he helped the company sell branded products to retail chains through a licensing program. Ed has also represented several highly visible whole-sellers and retailers in the apparel and electronics space, including Weatherproof Vintage Brands. Along with providing his legal expertise, he has developed and implemented strategic business initiatives in well-known retail brands, including 1800 Flowers.com and The Popcorn Factory. Mr. Slezak understands the key drivers of client and customer motivation to respond with innovative, profit-driven solutions.
“Ed’s vast knowledge and experience within the retail sector will be invaluable in his role with our company,” shared Ferrandino. “I look forward to having Ed on our executive team as we identify new growth opportunities and channels for our service offerings.”
“I am very excited to be part of the Ferrandino & Son team,” said Ed Slezak. “I greatly admire the work that the company has done and look forward to supporting the organization’s ongoing growth and evolution.”
Mr. Slezak holds a B.A. in Political Science from The American University and a Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University School of Law.
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About Ferrandino & Son
Ferrandino & Son is a leading provider of facility maintenance services and full-service programs for clients across the United States. With more than 25 years of experience and a focus on providing exceptional service, the company provides snow removal, landscaping, exterior maintenance, facility service and maintenance, and general contracting services to clients. Learn more at www.ferrandinoandson.com.
Media contact:
Suzanne Manella
630.440.9817
3 Common Office Plumbing Issues
3 Common Office Plumbing Issues
It doesn’t matter if your place of business has 10 employees or 100, plumbing issues will be inevitable. However, you can take conscious steps to ensure these problems don’t get serious. Here are some of the most common plumbing issues for your, office and how to fix them:
1. A Clogged Toilet
You probably have experienced a clogged toilet at home before. At an office, more people are using the toilets and urinals, so a backup may occur regularly. In public places, people are a lot more likely to flush items they shouldn’t causing the fixtures to back up. If this happens often in your office, be sure to put up a sign on the doors noting not to. Also, place wastebaskets in between all the stalls so the ladies can easily pitch these things in the trash.
2. Water That's Too Hot or Cold
Have you ever tried to wash your hands in the office’s kitchen only to be met with freezing water from the faucet? If this is a common occurrence, your building’s central water heater might not be working properly. Sometimes this can be fixed by simply resetting the heather, but in other cases, it requires the work from a professional plumber.
The same goes for water pressure. If you notice the faucet isn’t spewing out water at its normal rate, it can be because your aerator is blocked or the fixture needs to be replaced completely. If your faucet pressure is lower than usual, don’t ignore the problem – get it looked at.
3. Bad Odor
No one expects plumbing fixtures to smell like roses, but if you notice something particularly odorous, it could be a part of a larger issue. Many smells can be a telltale sign there’s water leakage. If you sniff something off, call your local plumber to take a look.
A Green Solution
There are plenty of ways to make your office’s plumbing more environmentally friendly. Your building can install low flush toilets. These are fixtures that use less water – some only 1.1 gallons per flush. Dual-flush toilets, which are fixtures that separate liquid and solid waste, are also popular in buildings. Replacing your old toilets is an essential step in making your building more green and saving money.
Contact Us
To learn more about plumbing programs for your multi-site portfolio, give Ferrandino & Son a call at:
866-571-4609
and ask to speak to someone in our Business Development Team. You can also reach us at:
sales@ferrandinoandson.com.
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