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With energy costs on the rise and increasing pressure on companies to meet sustainability goals, energy efficiency has become essential for the cold chain and controlled-environment industries.  The Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA), part of the Global Cold Chain Alliance, focuses on advancing cold chain infrastructure by supporting the design, construction, and maintenance of cold storage facilities and other controlled environment buildings.  Through its Conference & Expo, CEBA connects industry professionals, shares best practices, and promotes innovations that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across temperature-controlled facilities. CEBA values sustainable design and improving facility resiliency, emphasizing the value of proactive planning to reduce costs, streamline workflows, and implement energy-efficient solutions like Viking Cold Solutions’ Thermal Energy Storage (TES) technology.  The growing demand for energy and strain on the grid has sparked discussions at the event around alternatives such as solar power, natural gas generators, lithium batteries, and the construction of modern, efficient cold storage facilities to replace aging infrastructure.  Solutions like TES help ensure consistent temperature control, operational reliability, demand reduction, and lowered energy consumption, supporting the cold chain industry's shift toward greater sustainability and resilience. With a record-breaking 500+ attendees at the 44th CEBA Conference & Expo, Viking Cold Solutions had the opportunity to network with decision makers, executives, and industry leaders.  CEBA drives industry progress by fostering collaboration, encouraging innovation in facility design and construction, and supporting businesses in reducing costs and environmental impact.  The conference also celebrated industry excellence with the Built by the Best Awards.  Viking Cold Solutions congratulates Americold/Stellar on their win in the over $35M category for their ASRS facility in Russellville, AR, featuring 42,000 pallet positions, 136,000 square feet, and 140-foot clear heights.  By supporting the development of modern, resilient facilities during events like their annual conference, CEBA strengthens the entire cold chain infrastructure to meet evolving demands.

Viking Cold Solutions recently attended the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) National Conference in Grapevine, Texas, to learn more about emerging technologies, such as newer refrigerants and control systems, and their impact on industrial refrigeration. The RETA Conference provides valuable professional development and features a variety of workshops, hands-on training, and technical presentations geared toward builders, operators, and technicians within the temperature control industry. The RETA Conference sets the highest industry standards where companies can connect and collaborate with their peers to resolve specific challenges to their operations. Attending the conference helped our team gain insight into the industry’s current challenge of increasing efficiency in refrigeration. Viking Cold Solutions exhibited our Thermal Energy Storage (TES) technology at the conference and engaged with like-minded professionals about the latest products and services in industrial refrigeration. Our TES makes the world’s refrigeration systems more efficient and resilient while protecting product quality and reducing energy costs by 20%-30% or more. The Viking Cold team connected with many of our customers and engaged with new potential clients who are also focused on energy efficiency and demand management. We had insightful conversations about our TES solutions and how they can be used in various processes to benefit industrial refrigeration. Our customers value our commitment to sustainability and see us as a trusted partner who is at the forefront of refrigeration and cold storage technology.

Viking Cold Solutions proudly supported the 10th Anniversary of Feeding Northeast Florida and their event celebrating the grand opening of their new distribution center on Saturday, September 28th.  For the past decade, Feeding Northeast Florida has been fighting hunger across the region, where more than 270,000 residents face food insecurity every day. Last year alone, the food bank distributed nearly 35 million pounds of food, and the need continues to grow as 1 in 5 children and 1 in 8 adults in Florida face food insecurity.  These people rely on Feeding Northeast Florida for access to fresh, healthy groceries instead of having to make a choice between nourishment and other expenses like healthcare, housing, and utilities. In partnership with Feeding Northeast Florida, Viking Cold Solutions installed a Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system which will lower energy costs, improve food quality, and allow the food bank to feed more of their neighbors.  With TES technology, Feeding Northeast Florida will be able to extend its reach and serve more residents by redirecting the savings from reduced utility expenses to providing more meals to those in need. At the celebration, Viking Cold Solutions’ Founder and Chairman, Paul Robbins, was recognized for his accomplishments in the logistics and cold storage industry including his invention and patenting of Thermal Energy Storage technology. We are grateful to Feeding Northeast Florida for their partnership and commitment to addressing hunger in the community.  At Viking Cold Solutions, we are dedicated to strengthening these food bank partnerships to help feed more Americans and reduce food insecurity across North America.