1 Business Overview

Business Overview
Provider of commercial and industrial refrigeration,
energy management, food service, and HVAC solutions
to customers in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Northwest
Indiana

Reputation as one of the Midwest’s most trusted and

respected suppliers of refrigeration systems, as well as
service and maintenance of those systems, for both
new construction and remodeling/upgrade programs

“One-stop shop” for refrigeration, in-store food

preparation, electrical work, and HVAC for our
customers
Founded in 2002
Co-founders Have 60+ Years Combined
Industry Experience

150+ Employees
Across Multiple Unions Including Pipefitters
and Carpenters

Focused on Safety
Low MOD rating (.68), robust education
program, periodic training
Zone Mechanical

Warehouse/Supermarket Refrigeration Illinois and

Northwest Indiana

Zone Mechanical North

Warehouse/Supermarket Refrigeration Wisconsin

Zone Comfort
Commercial/Industrial HVAC Illinois and
Northwest Indiana

Precision Mechanical
Warehouse Refrigeration USA

Johns Refrigeration

Warehouse/Supermarket Refrigeration Wisconsin

Focused on Growth
4 acquisitions since 2015

Growth Through
Parternships
Provide outstanding service to our partners
to foster long-term profitable partnerships
2 Suppliers / Customers
Suppliers
Customers - Grocery
Customers - Warehouse
Customers - HVAC
General Contractor Experience

• W M A Randolph, Inc.
• Ryan Construction
• Pepper Construction
• Walsh Construction
• Paschen & Nielsen
• Novak Construction
• Marso Construction
• Keller
3 Sample Work
Amigos Foods
Pete’s Fresh Market - Bridgeview
Yorktown Shopping Center
 Agenda

 Regulatory Update
 Advansor CO2 Trans-critical Systems
 NXTCOLD Ultra Low Charge Ammonia System
 Distributed Refrigeration Systems options
 Power Systems products
The Closed Refrigerant Cycle GWP

1810
3922
3985
2107
1825/1744
1430
547/631
1273/1397
2088(675)
1
<1
≈3-20
≈3-20
≈3-20
 Refrigerant Choices for Commercial Systems

Refrigerant Other Names/Components ODP GWP

Past
R-22 Freon-22 (HCFC) 0.055 1810
Current R-404A R-125/143a/134a, HP-62 0 3922
Systems
R-507 R-125/143a, AZ-50 0 3985
R-407A R-32/125/134a 0 2107
New and
Retrofit HFC R-407F(C) R-32/125/134a 0 1825/1744
R-134a Single Component Refrigerant 0 1430
New and
Retrofit R450A/513A N13-1234ze/R-134a/XP10-1234yf/134a 0 547/631
HFO Blends R-448/449A N40 Honeywell, XP40 Chemours 0 1273/1397
R-410A R-125/32, AZ-20, Puron 0 2088(675)
Higher Pressure
HFC R-744 CO2 0 1
R-717 Ammonia, NH3 0 <1
Natural ≈3-20
Fluids R-290 Propane (HC) 0
R-600a Isobutane (HC) 0 ≈3-20
R-1270 Propylene (HC) 0 ≈3-20
Regulatory Update – HFC, HFO, Natural Refrigerants

 International
pressure on HFC
phase out
 EPA programs
 SNAP
 CAA Sect 608
 (both under new scrutiny)

 Market pressures
Regulatory Update – Ammonia as a Refrigerant
 EPA RMP (Refrigerant Management Program) (new rules issued 1/13/17)
 Third-party audits
 Incident Root CauseAnalysis
 Safer Alternatives
 Coordinating Emergency Response with Local Responders
 Emergency Response Exercises
 Information Sharing
 Original implementation date of March 2017 delayed to February 2019
 OSHA PSM (Process Safety Management)
 Similar requirements to EPA RMP, but independent reporting required
 DHS CFATS
 Covers certain chemicals considered as high risk to possible terrorism
activities
 All programs required for charges over 10,000 lbs.
 Certain states have even more strict requirements
CO2 as a Trans-critical Refrigerant
Systems Architecture – CO2 Booster Technology

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Systems Architecture – CO2 Booster Technology

Features of
• HFC-Free System, CO2-Only
• CO2 is a Natural Refrigerant, GWP=1
• High quality Heat Reclaim opportunities
• Simple Oil Management System
• Efficient Bitzer compressors proven in thousands of
installations
• Electronic Expansion Valves in all evaporators
• Familiar components to HFC DX system
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Systems Architecture – CO2 Booster Technology

Over 250 Transcritical System Installations in North America

Approximately 10% are industrial applications
Use of CO2 as a Trans-critical Refrigerant

• Operates as a
vapor compression
cycle or direct
expansion system
• Two stage
• Low stage for
low temperature
• Upper stage for
medium temp
and heat of
rejection
Examples of North America Industrial Projects using
Trans-critical CO2 Systems
Cold Storage Facilities
• Caputo’s - Carol Stream, IL *
• House of Spice – Elk Grove Village, IL *
• Best Foods – Forest View, IL
• Apple Warehouse – New Castle, ON
• Woodman’s Warehouse Freezer – Beloit, WI

Ice Rinks
• City of Anchorage – McDonald Center *
• City of Anchorage – Sullivan Arena *
• City of Anchorage – Ben Boeke Arena *

Biopharma Facilities – various locations

These are only a sampling of the Industrial projects utilizing CO2 Booster Systems in North
America

* Featured in past issues of Accelerate America

Projects
• Systems are getting larger, for example we recently
provided a system for a project that has 36 TR for low
temp and 51 TR for medium temp
• We have an ice rink system with 83 TR for a flooded
CO2 medium temp system
• We are in design using two 160 TR systems for a 320
TR PRW freezer application
• Advansor in Denmark is installing an industrial project
with total capacity of 970 TR with 7 systems
 Advantages of CO2 for Industrial Applications
• Due to the potential regulatory challenges with HFC’s, CO2
is being favored over HFC’s
• Future proofing your operation from increased regulatory
actions whether aimed at synthetic refrigerants or ammonia
• Concerns about EPA extension of SNAP de-listing to cold storage
applications that will continue to prohibit the use of certain HFC refrigerants
• Concerns about EPA and OHSA regulations that require more stringent
controls and monitoring of ammonia
 Use of CO2 results in less record keeping requirements
and no full time on-site engineer
CO2 Booster Technology

Benefits of
• HFC-Free System, CO2-Only
• CO2 is a Natural Refrigerant, GWP=1
• High quality Heat Reclaim opportunities
• Simple Oil Management System
• Efficient Bitzer compressors proven in thousands of installations
• Electronic Expansion Valves in all cases
• Familiar components to HFC DX system
• Low-temp system very similar to our current SNLTX2 cascade system
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 Impact on Energy Performance
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
High Efficiency, Low Emission Refrigeration System Project
 Validates analytical data with lab data
 Next step is to provide further analysis with a field evaluation

http://energy.gov/eere/buildings/downloads/high-efficiency-low-
emission-refrigeration-system
Understanding Challenges & Benefits with CO2 Booster Systems
CHALLENGES

Increased Capital Cost

CO2 systems do currently cost more
• Driving systems cost reduction to a closer parity with HFC DX systems
• Cases require EEV’s and case controllers
Availability of Refrigeration Contractors
The CO2 Booster systems are similar to traditional DX systems, but require some additional training for installation, start-
up and maintenance that is available through the Hillphoenix Learning Center.
Impact on Energy Performance
With the low critical point of CO2 versus traditional HFC systems, ambient conditions impact the performance of the
systems. Adiabatic condensers and parallel compression are recommended in warmer climates.

Tangible Benefits Intangible Benefits

(Things we can calculate)
• Savings on start-up refrigerant charge
• Savings on refrigeration installation
• Savings on electrical installation
• Savings on case performance with EEV’s
• Savings on energy
(Things we know but are hard to calculate)
• Future cost avoidance of HFC retrofits
• Relief from leak & recordkeeping requirements
• Savings PM program w/ lower cost refrigerant
• Better quality product w/ better case controls
• Impact on social responsibility
CO2 Systems Design Platform for Small Format
Industrial
Refrigeration
NXTCOLD by Hillphoenix
Ultra-Low charge ammonia, self contained, industrial refrigeration system cooling and freezing of
food, beverage, or pharmaceuticals in storage and processing applications
Lowest Charge direct ammonia system on the market
NXTCOLD systems drastically reduce the problems and
inherent dangers of traditional ammonia systems while
retaining all of their benefits.

BENEFITS
• Affords the opportunity to utilize the most environmentally
friendly and energy efficient refrigerant
• Elimination of Process Safety Management and Risk
Management Program regulations which reduces the need
for dedicated employee oversight.
• Provides the ability to locate your facility in places you may
not be able to otherwise due to liability issues
Complete Self Contained Refrigeration System
NXTCOLD systems are factory manufactured and shipped to
job site ready for installation

BENEFITS
• Offers simple “plug and play” installation
• Installation and start-up can be achieved in one day
• Allows single point access for maintenance and service
• System flexibility offers cooler, freezer and blast freezer
solutions with capacities ranging from 5 TR to 150 TR.
Offers a Modular, Distributed Refrigeration Solution
BENEFITS
• Offers flexibility in temperature and redundancy
• No longer will a dedicated machine room be needed allowing
that space to be utilized for revenue producing activity
• Eliminates loss of large refrigerant charges and associated
liability
• Ideal for automated demand response programs.
• Standard units can be mounted on rooftop or ground level.
ERIC Patented Control Technology
How NXTCOLD does it and why it’s better:
• ERIC (Electronic Refrigerant Injection Control)
proprietary technology makes the low charge
possible.

• Fully automated ERIC liquid feed modulation

enables use of all evaporator coil surface.

• Eliminates external sensible heat-based control

challenges encountered with DX (Dry
Expansion) systems.

• Electrical efficiency typically surpasses that of

the central ammonia engine room.
 NXTCOLD by Hillphoenix
Outside the Box
 Fluid cooler
Inside the Box  Pump station
 Open drive screw compressor
 Economizer (Low Temperature
Only)
 Water/fluid –cooled condenser
 Industrial evaporator
 Integrated power control
center
 Industrial computer controller
 Structural steel base
 Insulated enclosure
 NXTCOLD by Hillphoenix
Power Control Center
 Motor control and protection
 VFD control
 Integrated system controller with 15” color touch HMI
 Pre-wired for single point field connection
 NXTCOLD by Hillphoenix
Air Distribution
 Supply & Return partitioned
 Fans designed for ¾” ESP (Available for greater
values upon request)
 Ducting similar to traditional penthouse design
 Long Air Throw Capability
 NXTCOLD by Hillphoenix
Unit Layout
 Roof or Ground Level Mounting
 Flexible Unit Sizing to Meet Capacity Requirements
 Design for Vertical or Horizontal Air Discharge
 Flexible Fluid Cooler Selection & Matching
NXTCOLD by Hillphoenix – Lineage Logistics – Long Beach
Standard Models

Series: IST-1F IST-2F IST-3F IST-4F

Capacity Range: 10 to 15 TR 20 to 30 TR 30 to 45 TR 40 to 100 TR

Ammonia Charge: 5 to 8 lbs. 10 to 15 lbs. 6 to 9 lbs. 8 to 50 lbs.

Footprint A - 7'-3“ x 33'-8“x 8’-6”

7'-10“ x 18'-9“ x 8’-10” 7'-10“ x 23-4“ x 8’-10” 7'-10“ x 28'-8“ x 8’-10”
(W x L x H) B-10’-10”x39’-6”x10’-2”

Lowest Capacity Weight: 7,500 lbs. 10,000 lbs. 12,500 lbs. 15,000 lbs.

Highest Capacity Weight: 15,000 lbs. 20,000 lbs. 25,000 lbs. 30,000 lbs.

Room Temperature Application Range -20°F to 20°F @ 95°F

Convertible Configuration
x x x x
Available

IST-XF = Inherently Safer Technology – X = # of fans on evaporator

Distributed Refrigeration and Integrated
Electrical System Concepts
Distributed Refrigeration Concepts

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 Assist developer lower
their construction costs

Reduce critical path

schedule and complete
project earlier
Minimize electrical room
space savings ... turn it into
space

Standardize electrical gear

Preinstall Critical Electrical

Components (EMS, TVSS,
POS, IG circuits)
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Hillphoenix and ZONE Mechanical

Service Sets the Standard

NXTCOLD and ADVANSOR innovation sets new standards for safety
and performance while Hillphoenix and our partners do the same for
its customers:
• Turnkey project management and support for every step in the
process.
• One point of contact for easy and convenient access.
• Customer service and satisfaction continues to set industry
standards.
 ENRGBlanket ™

Install today. Save money tomorrow.

 The world leader in
bio-based, solid-to-gel,
phase changematerials.

Helps reduce your 25-35% Bio-based, biodegradable,

carbon footprint. HVAC Savings. renewable.
CASE STUDY
 Proven results that speak for themselves.
ENRGBlanket™ works and we have the data to prove it.

The results above of two unconditioned structures using a side-by- hour period, on a September day in North Carolina, the ENRGBlanket™
side comparison of identically built structures with the exception of reduced the temperature swing inside the structure from 25 degrees to
the addition of ENRGBlanket™ in one vs.none in the other. Over a 24 only 4 degrees on a day with an outside ambientswing of 37 degrees.
 Asimple example of phase change
materials.
Water to ice. Ice to water.

Placing a nice cool soda on steaming hot
pavement in the middle of a desert will
get you a nice hot soda in just a matter of
minutes. Without protection from the ele-
ments, the can will skyrocket in tempera-
ture until it equalizes with the surrounding
environment.
To slow the transition time, we sur-
round the cans with insulation or RValue
in the form of a cooler, which will help, but
in a relatively short timeframe, the cans
again will become too warm to offer a nice
refreshing drink in this climate.
To maintain a constant temperature
for a long period of time, we add ice, which
is a phase change material that will change
phases at 32º F. When fully charged or
frozen, this material will absorb any heat
which is higher than 32º F and will store it
at or near 32º F, keeping the surrounding
environment at a constant temperature
for several hours. This ability to store
and release excess heat is referred to as
“latent heat” which refers to energy being
released or absorbed, by a thermodynamic
substance, during aconstant-tempera-
ture process over an extended period of
time. This is exactly what happens within
our product and we offer a huge range of
products which transition at specific tem-
peratures. Using products that transition
at 73º F which absorb temps above 73º
while holding at 73º will greatly reduce the
amount of money you spend for heating
and cooling your home, office or industrial
property. The material works to cool during
the day as well as heat during the nighttime
hours at a constant 73º temperature.

Commercial • Industrial • Residential

New and retrofit applications.

ENRGBlanket™ offers an easy-to-install option for

retrofit applications. By simply lifting the drop ceiling
tiles and placing the ENRGBlanket™material on top of
each tile, buildings can see significant energy usage
reductions from that day forward.
 ENRGBlanket™
Engineered to meet your buildings unique requirements.

Class A Class A 25/50 (Plenum)

Q23- 23º C/ 73º F Q23- 23º C/ 73º F
Q25- 25º C/ 77º F Q25- 25º C/ 77º F
Both M27 andM51 Both M27 and M51

BioPCM®:A criticaldifference
Years of study by independent laboratories has proven the energy savings ef-
fectiveness of utilizing phase change materials within buildings. However, most
PCMs were petroleum-based which tended to create a fire risk. Our BioPCM®is a
low-cost, bio-based material which achieves similar energy saving performance
without the negative environmental impacts of petroleum based PCMs. Addition-
The image below shows 24”x 48” ENRGBlanket™
ally, BioPCM®is both a LEED and a BEES (Building for Environmental and Economic sheets being installed above existingceiling tiles.
Sustainability) friendlyproduct.

Our ENRG Blanket™ is fire tested to ASTM E84 Stan-

dards. Testing to this strict industry accepted stan-
dard confirms that our product meets or exceeds the
safety guidelines of the building products industry.
Additionally, our product is sold in a melt-to-gel for-
mulation so that even in its melted state the material
does not turn into a low viscosity liquid. Laboratory life
testing has shown that our material maintains its ther-
mal performance through the equivalent of 85 years
of life, ensuring a future of low-energy comfort!
Next Generation
Powered by BioPCM®
Thermal Storage for
Today’s HVAC Systems

PhaseStor uses less energy than an ice storage system

and allows a simple retrofit of existing chillersystems

How it works BioPCM provides a virtually unlimited

BioPCM in a PhaseStor tank is used to store thermal energy within number of cycles with no change in its
a specified temperature range (-50°C to +135°C). physical or chemical properties.
Pressurized heat exchangers containing process fluid are fully im- BioPCM products are easy to install
mersed in BioPCM. Energy is absorbed or released in the form of solutions that yield significant
latent heatwhen the BioPCM transitions from a solid to a liquid/gel. energy and carbon savings.
Unlike ice-storage, the changes take place at a constant tempera-
ture and there is no material expansion or contraction to compen-
sate for during the transitions. This allows for smaller foot-print
tanks and eliminates system wear due to expansion.
Benefits
PhaseStorTM systems use BioPCM®, a patented plant-based phase Simplified way to Reduces or
change material, to store large quantities of thermal energy in the add thermal storage eliminatesglycol
form of latent heat. to existingsystems requirements

BioPCM absorbs, stores and releases thermal energy, and is an Reduces Reducescost
economical solution that allows owners to add bulk thermal stor- carbonfootprint of ownership
age to an existing HVAC or process chilled water system without
replacing the chiller.
Responsibly Madein
Both operational and capital cost are reduced by sizing down the manufactured theU.S.A.
chiller. Thermal storage allows owners to chill during off-peak
hours and turn the chillers down or off during peak demand peri- More energy efficientthan Longlifetime
ods, yielding savings in locales with peak demand charges. ice systems (85+ years)

PhaseStor can also be used in applications of waste heat recovery,

reducing carbon emission while increasing the thermal efficiency of
a system.

PhaseStor adds redundancy in the system for times of scheduled

chiller/ boiler maintenance.
 ENRG Blanket™ Technical Data
ENRG Blanket is powered by Phase Change Energy Solutions' proprietary phase change material, BioPCM®. BioPCM absorbs and
releases significant thermal energy at a specific design temperature to provide maximum energy performance to match needs and
requirements of building owners. -100 -500 50 100 150 0 10 20 30 40 Cp [J/gK] Temperature [C] 01000 3650 12000 24000 36500
ENRG Blanket Features:
• Made from all natural, food grade vegetable oils
• Formulated and tested for long life, > 100 years
• Tunable congruent melting and freezing temperature
• Non-Toxic
• 100% Recyclable and biodegradable
• Contractor friendly installation ready design
• Available in multiple fire classes, including Zero Smoke/Zero Flame plenum

ENRG Blanket Q25/M27 Technical Characteristics

BioPCM: Proprietary blend of emulsifiers, gelling agents, fatty acids and their derivatives
Encapsulation: 14 mil multilayer white polyfilm
M-Value: 27 BTU per sq. ft. latent heat storage, per ASTM test
Melting Point: 77° Fahrenheit 25° Celsius
Specific Heat: 0.9 BTU/pound
Latent Heat: ~89 BTU/pound
BioPCM Q25 Enthalpy Curves from 0 to 36,500 cycles:
Weight: .51 pounds per sq. ft.

Flame Spread Ratings

ENRG Blanket is available in multiple flame spread rate classes to meet the requirements of the ASTM E84, UL 723 and ASTM E800-0.
• Plenum: Flame Spread 0-25; smoke-developed 0-50
• Class A: Flame Spread 0-25; smoke-developed 0-450
• Class C: Flame Spread 76-200; smoke-developed 0-450