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45+ Years Of Retail. A New-age Hypermarket.
A to Z has been part of Palakkad’s retail landscape for more than 45 years. Established in 1980, the business has grown to eight stores, with its latest venture marking a significant step forward – a 25,000 sq ft hypermarket at Manli Junction on Kozhikkode Bypass Road, Palakkad, Kerala. The new store was designed to offer customers a modern, spacious and premium shopping experience. For A to Z, refrigeration was an important part of that experience.
Project At A Glance
| 25,000 sq ft | 8 installations | 3 × 3-door chillers | 4 island freezers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern hypermarket | Chilled, frozen & storage | EPTA SLATE Adv ECO | EPTA Melody |
| 1 Sapphire display-cum-storage cold room | Project completed | Inaugurated on August 2026 | Palakkad, Kerala, India |
The Challenge
Refrigeration that performs and enriches the retail experience. A large-format hypermarket needed refrigeration that protects freshness, supports merchandising, makes products easy to see and access, uses floor space intelligently and operates reliably throughout the day.
- Freshness – reliable temperature control to protect product quality.
- Visibility – attractive displays that make products more visible and accessible.
- Efficiency – energy-conscious refrigeration designed to support lower operating costs.
- Reliability – consistent performance through busy retail periods.
- Aesthetics – a premium look that complements the overall store ambience.
The Rinac Solution
Rinac delivered an integrated retail refrigeration solution covering chilled products, frozen foods and storage with EPTA and Rinac range of products.
01 – SLATE Adv ECO | 3-door refrigerated display cabinets/chiller | 3 Nos | EPTA
Designed to combine product visibility with freshness and efficient operation, providing an attractive display solution for chilled categories such as dairy, deli, meat, fruits, and vegetables etc.
02 – Melody | Island freezers | 4 Nos | EPTA
Two 2,100 mm and two 2,500 mm island freezers provide flexible frozen-food merchandising with stylish design ,consistent temperature control, energy-efficient refrigeration, durability and easy-maintenance construction.
03 – Sapphire | 3-door display-cum-cold room | 1 No| Rinac
Combines storage and product visibility, helping the retailer use space efficiently without compromising on aesthetics or hygiene.
The Rinac Difference
One Partner. One Integrated Solution.
From understanding store requirements and refrigeration planning to design, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, temperature validation and handover, Rinac took end-to-end responsibility for the refrigeration solution.
Understand → Design → Deliver → Commission → Support
Where Technology Meets Merchandising
Designed to perform. Designed to be seen. The refrigeration systems were selected not only for technical performance but also for their role in the customer shopping experience. High-visibility displays help products stand out; consistent temperature control helps maintain freshness and quality; energy-efficient refrigeration helps manage ongoing operating costs; and the premium finish and colour combination complement the store’s overall design.
The Outcome: Where Performance Meets Presentation.
The completed installation supports A to Z’s new hypermarket with reliable temperature management, improved product presentation, effective use of retail space and efficient day-to-day operations. The refrigeration equipment also contributes to the store’s clean, premium and contemporary environment.
Customer Voice
Proposed Testimonial – Subject To Customer Approval
“We are very pleased with the way the refrigeration systems have been integrated into our new hypermarket. The premium finish, aesthetics and colour combination complement the overall store ambience very well. At the same time, the solution gives us the product visibility, freshness and reliable performance that are important for our day-to-day retail operations.”
– H. Musthafa | Owner, A to Z Hypermarket, Palakkad
A Partnership Built For Modern Retail
The A to Z Hypermarket project demonstrates Rinac’s ability to deliver refrigeration solutions that go beyond equipment. It brings together retail-focused design, EPTA technology, product protection, merchandising, energy efficiency and end-to-end execution in one solution.
Performance Behind The Scenes. Impact On The Retail Floor.
