Bensalem, Pennsylvania – March 16, 2011 – The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Continental Refrigerator as a 2011 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its leadership in energy efficiency by manufacturing energy-efficient products and helping to educate consumers about those products. Continental Refrigerator’s accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 12, 2011.

“Continental Refrigerator is committed to preserving our environment through sustainable manufacturing and developing products that will improve energy efficiency,” says Brian Kelly, president of Continental Refrigerator. “We are pleased with our employees’ dedication to energy management which has made this year’s ENERGY STAR Partner of Year award possible.”

Continental Refrigerator is an industry leader in commercial refrigeration, whose mission is to provide the best performing, highest quality, energy efficient products, with the best support and service available.  Continental’s commitment to sustainable energy use is proven by the fact that they currently have over 260 ENERGY STAR qualified models, more than any other manufacturer in the commercial refrigeration industry.  In 2010, Continental made substantial investments to enhance the development of energy efficient products, including the construction of a new, certified energy testing laboratory.

The 2011 Partner of the Year Awards are given to manufacturers and retailers that successfully promote and deliver ENERGY STAR qualified products, saving consumers money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  More than 20,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses.  Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, prevented 170 million metric tons of GHG emissions in 2010 alone— equivalent to the annual emissions from 34 million vehicles –and saved $18 billion on their utility bills. 

“EPA is recognizing Continental Refrigerator for their leadership in addressing energy efficiency,” said Elizabeth Craig, Acting Director of EPA’s Office of Atmospheric Programs. “Continental Refrigerator is producing and promoting energy-efficient ENERGY STAR products that help American consumers join in the effort to increase our nation’s energy efficiency and reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases. We look forward continuing to partner with Continental Refrigerator as they create the next generation of energy efficient products.”

About Continental Refrigerator

Continental Refrigerator, a division of National Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Products Inc. is a major manufacturer of award winning commercial refrigeration. Over time, our full line of reach-in refrigerators, freezers and warming cabinets has been refined and has expanded to include over 2000 models. Continental Refrigerator manufactures sandwich units, undercounter/worktop refrigerators and freezers, pizza prep tables, griddle stands, milk coolers, bottle, keg, and back bar coolers, glass and plate chillers, roll-in/roll-thru units, and fish file cabinets.  In addition to the food service industry, Continental Refrigerator markets worldwide to businesses whose cooling requirements are very demanding, such as the scientific, pharmaceutical, maritime and government sectors. For more information, visit www.continentalrefrigerator.com.

About ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants associated with energy use. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 kinds of products as well as new homes and buildings. Last year alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved $18 billion on their utility bills and prevented greenhouse gas equivalent to those of 34 million cars. Products, homes and buildings that have earned the ENERGY STAR prevent emissions by meeting strict energy-efficient specifications set by the EPA. For more information, go to www.energystar.gov.