A new operating model for commercial refrigeration.

Refrigeration-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a fully managed, end-to-end rental service that replaces traditional ownership models. Delivered by one accountable provider, Refrigeration-as-a-Service (RaaS) gives organisations greater cost predictability and removes operational pressures.

Why businesses are rethinking refrigeration ownership

Purchasing refrigeration ties up capital that could be strategically invested elsewhere in the business.
Modern businesses require flexible refrigeration infrastructure that can adapt to changing requirements not fixed assets.
Ownership demands ongoing lifecycle management, increasing cost, complexity and reliance on multiple suppliers.
Refrigeration regulations continue to evolve, making future upgrades harder to predict and long-term investments riskier to justify.

What is Refrigeration-as-a-Service?

Instead of purchasing equipment and carrying responsibility for every stage of the refrigeration lifecycle, businesses access refrigeration through a fully managed service. Design, installation, maintenance, monitoring, optimisation and replacement are delivered through a single rental agreement by a specialist provider.

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What’s included?

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Design

Every solution is designed by inhouse consultants based on your business, operational and capacity requirements.

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Installation

Every system is professionally installed and commissioned to perform as intended from day one.

Maintenance

Every planned service and reactive maintenance call is included, with no unexpected costs.

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Monitoring

Every system is continuously monitored by innovative IoT technology to maximise performance and minimise disruption.

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Optimisation

Every system is continually optimised to maximise efficiencies and extend asset lifespans.

Replacement

Every equipment replacement is managed to meet changing business needs or regulatory requirements.

Why organisations are making the switch.

Constraints of Traditional Ownership

Upfront capital investment
Fixed assets
Multiple suppliers
Unexpected maintenance costs
Future replacement responsibility
Regulatory and technology risk

Advantages of Refrigeration-as-a-Service

No upfront CapEx
Flexible infrastructure
One managed partner
One predictable monthly payment
Planned upgrades included
Future-ready refrigeration managed by specialists

The commercial refrigeration model chosen by leading businesses

Who is RaaS designed for? Businesses who want to:

Preserve capital without compromising operational performance.
Simplify refrigeration management through an end-to-end specialist partner.
Guarantee cost certainty with one predictable and fixed monthly payment.
Adapt refrigeration as operational requirements evolve.
Respond quickly to changing business and market demands.
Future-proof refrigeration against changing regulations and technology.

Read the business case for Refrigeration-as-a-Service (RaaS)

Our latest whitepaper explores the commercial, operational and regulatory drivers behind the industry shift to Refrigeration-as-a-Service (RaaS), and how national brands are using the model to improve business performance.

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Refrigeration-as-a-Service In Practice

Case Study: Sweet Success – How Little Moons Scooped Up Sales with Secondary Placement and Lowe Rental

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Case Study: One Beyond Saves Over £320,000 Annually with Lowe Rental Partnership

Let’s talk about your refrigeration strategy

If you’d like to understand how Refrigeration-as-a-Service could work for your business, speak to one of our specialists. We’ll answer your questions, discuss your requirements and explain how an end-to-end refrigeration service can support your operational and commercial objectives.

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A new operating model for commercial refrigeration.

Why businesses are rethinking refrigeration ownership