Hubbard, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of compact refrigeration and cooling systems to the forecourt, convenience, supermarket and retail sectors, provides low-noise equipment offering maximum efficiency with minimum environmental and social impact.

Changing lifestyles have led to rapid growth in the C-Store sector, particularly around the developments in forecourt retailing where comprehensive food offerings are now the norm. Whilst sites typically trade long hours, with many trading 24 hours, the sites are generally small, averaging around 3000-5000 sq ft and located in highly populated urban areas. The critical refrigeration requirements for the sector have therefore become small footprint, low noise, low running cost and easy maintenance. 

Dougie Stoddart, Commercial Director at Hubbard says, “With forecourt and convenience store developments coming under ever more scrutiny by planning and environmental authorities the requirement for low environmental impact solutions are becoming more and more critical to the success of planning applications and long term profitability.

“At Hubbard we take customer comment very seriously, working closely with C-store developers we take their concerns on board at the earliest stages of planning which is why we have such a successful and proven track record within the sector.”

With their established HCP and HCPS systems, Hubbard offers a range of low-noise packaged condensing units aimed squarely at the retail convenience sector.

Hubbard’s HCP units are available in Single or Twin Fan options, both offering low noise levels. An optional fan speed controller lowers noise levels even further during reduced ambient temperatures.

For ultra low noise packaged requirements a second even-lower noise version, the HCPS, incorporates Scroll Compressor technology, reducing single and twin fan condenser noise output further still when fitted with an optional Hubbard Sound Attenuation Kit. 

Both the HCP and HCPS packaged unit systems offer precise temperature control with a well-earned reputation for reliability across high, medium and low temperatures, guaranteeing both performance 

and energy efficiency and resulting in reduced running costs. The units are available for R404a refrigerant up to a nominal 3 h.p for the HCP and up to 71/2 h.p for the HCPS. 

The Hubbard HCP and HCPS units are weatherproof and can be ground, flat roof or wall mounted. Their slim design makes them ideal for situations where space is limited, and removable panels allow for easy service access. 

Dougie continues, “With Hubbard’s experience of noise moderation we are able to actively support our clients, resolving local issues before they develop out of proportion. Showing planners, local authorities and pressure groups that we take their concerns seriously and are prepared to work with them towards solutions that are acceptable both commercially and residentially.

“The louder pressure groups get the quieter our machines become, delivering a ‘win-win’ of not only gaining the good will of protesters but bringing additional benefits for site developers and operators as the long-term development of quieter machines goes hand in hand with greater operating efficiency.

“Involving Hubbard at an early stage of planning enables site owners to maximise efficiency whilst minimising environmental and social impacts and improving site viability.”