Ville La Grande, France – Novum proudly hosted the grand opening of the “LEAP™ Euro Showroom “on Thursday, April 11th, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of eco-friendly refrigeration technology for European retailers. The grand unveiling of Europe’s first Mega LEAP™ Hypermarket in Ville La Grande, France, marked a significant milestone in retail innovation. This event demonstrated the transformative impact of Novum’s cutting-edge LEAP™ technology, which revolutionizes retailers’ experiences by eliminating major maintenance challenges, drastically cutting energy costs, and enabling simple out-of-store hours installation. This results in no downtime and no lost sales. Additionally, the technology futureproofs supermarkets against costly leaks from remote systems, preventing downtime, lost sales, and food waste. The showcase not only highlighted the practical applications of this technology but also its profound benefits, setting a new standard for retail efficiency and sustainability. LEAP™ technology makes the adoption hassle-of natural refrigerants at scale simple and hassle free.

Industry professionals, stakeholders, and members of the media were treated to an exclusive look at the Ville La Grand project. This landmark initiative exemplifies Novum’s engineering excellence and commitment to sustainable design, featuring cutting-edge refrigeration solutions that are set to transform the retail industry.

Event Highlights:

Showcase of Innovation: Attendees embarked on a detailed tour of the Ville La Grand L’eclerc hypermarket, witnessing firsthand the capabilities and impact of LEAP™™ technology in a live retail environment.

Leadership Insights: The visionary Antoine Magre of Ville La Grande, shared the journey of integrating LEAP™ technology into the heart of European supermarkets, highlighting the collaboration and innovation behind the project.

Revolutionary Technology: The event spotlighted LEAP™ technology as a scalable, efficient alternative to modern CO2 systems as the market moves toward the adoption of natural refrigerants, emphasizing its role in driving over 45% energy savings for Leclerc, Ville La Grand

Official Opening: The grand opening ceremony celebrated the completion of the Ville La Grand project, underscoring the collaborative effort and commitment to eco-friendly innovation.

“In adopting Novum’s LEAP™ technology at Ville La Grand, we moved towards decentralised electrical coolers with an unexpectedly smooth transition, dramatically simpler than traditional refrigeration systems. The installation was seamless, maintaining our store operations without any disruption, signifying a move towards virtually maintenance-free operations. Notably, we have experienced a 15% reduction in our total energy consumptions to date, which translates to approximately 45% in terms of refrigeration energy consumption savings. This technology not only meets our sustainability goals but also emphasizes the significant ease and efficiency businesses can achieve with eco-friendly refrigeration solutions. Requiring minimal maintenance and featuring an easily replaceable cassette, Novum’s system ensures ongoing operational simplicity and cost-effectiveness. Our collaboration with Novum has redefined industry standards, demonstrating that significant environmental and operational improvements are readily attainable and sustainable, marking a paradigm shift to hassle-free, energy-efficient refrigeration.”

Antoine Magre

Leclerc, Ville La Grande

About LEAP™ Technology:

Novum’s LEAP™ technology represents a significant LEAP forward in refrigeration, offering retailers a sustainable, low-maintenance solution that drastically reduces energy consumption. Featuring the world’s first Energy Star approved supermarket freezer, LEAP™ technology is redefining industry standards for environmental responsibility and efficiency.

A Milestone Event for the Industry:

The LEAP™ Euro Showroom grand opening was not just a celebration of Novum’s latest achievement but a pivotal moment for the retail industry’s move towards more sustainable refrigeration solutions. Novum extends its gratitude to all attendees and contributors for their role in making the event a success and looks forward to continuing to lead the way in eco-friendly refrigeration technology.

“Novum thanks everyone who participated in the grand opening of the LEAP™ Euro Showroom and is excited to continue shaping the future of refrigeration technology together. To build on this momentum, we are pleased to announce a webinar scheduled for Thursday, May 23rd. This online event will provide an in-depth look at the benefits and operational efficiencies of our LEAP™ technology, as evidenced by our successful implementation at Ville La Grand. We will discuss the significant energy consumption savings, the virtually maintenance-free nature of the system, and how these contribute to achieving sustainability goals.” Jim Greene, CEO, Novum