Cold storage and distribution
company, Yearsley Group, has cut
£50k+ from the annual energy bill of
one of its depots by investing in
Starcare, Star Refrigeration’s
planned, preventative maintenance
programme for refrigeration plant
operators. The programme aims to
ensure optimum long-term
performance and reliability, increase
energy efficiency and reduce costs.

Star undertook a general plant
audit at Yearsley Group’s Coleshill
distribution centre. Two refrigeration
plants, including a bespoke Star LPR
system, provide cooling to cold store
chambers and a blast freezer at the
facility. Following the review a
maintenance plan was designed:
Yearsley Group’s engineers carry out
non-critical maintenance and
address H&S issues; Starcare focuses
on reducing power consumption and
improving plant reliability. An annual
energy saving of more than £50k has
been achieved by adjusting plant
operation to reduce power
consumption. Audits will now be
carried out at other UK sites.