Loss of breath during sleep, also known as sleep apnea, affects many people over 40 years of age. A proven form of therapy supports the body's own respiratory reflexes through the controlled injection of air into the lungs. A highly dynamic centrifugal fan now supports breathing through the controlled supply of fresh air.»
Cell phones have made phone calls possible from any location, but the Finnish designer Antti Evävaara is bringing back the phone booth — and putting it in open-plan offices.»
Driving off with the camper on the spur of the moment to watch the sunset in no-man’s-land and enjoy the sound of silence — no problem with a cleverly designed air conditioner and a small, lightweight heater.»
High-power transformers are basic components of electrical power supply systems. Outdoors, they have to resist the wind and weather which is why the fans used in the cooling systems have to be just as tough.»
In ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration applications, designers and operators often discover that the fans installed in their equipment are noisier or less energy-efficient than expected. The conditions of installation are often to blame, as they can have a negative effect on power consumption, air performance and noise emissions. The fan’s impeller, motor, control electronics and housing are optimized for energy efficiency and noise emission, and the actual conditions of installation in AHUs should not be neglected.»
Amateur and professional astronomers explore the night sky at the Weikersheim observatory. A new telescope gives them a clear view – with three fans from ebm-papst.»
When a huge axial fan broke down in the Skaraborg clinic in Sweden, the air conditioner could no longer produce the air flow required. But replacing the unit would have meant modifications to the buildings. Now was the time for a forward-looking solution.»
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For effective and efficient home ventilation, it must be possible to precisely regulate the air flow in order to prevent overpressure and underpressure in the residential building. There are even more advantages for users if the fans are also able to process signals from external sensors.»
Zeppelin Power Systems adapted the air intake systems in its gas plant – and now manages with less than five percent of the original power.»
In the metalworking industry, aerosols, oil mist and vapors pollute the air in production facilities. That's why machine tools and machining centers are equipped with air purification units. As ErP-compliant drives for their fans, EC motors are well suited.»
In control cabinets hot spots can arise, which can reach temperatures of over 90 °C and cause the destruction of sensitive electronics. Filter fans, units that combine fans and dust filters, can help by conveying excess heat out of control cabinets and electronics housings while also preventing the ingress of dirt particles.»
At the end of each shift, employees in Europe’s largest pig slaughterhouse scrub the work areas until they are spick-and-span. Thanks to an upgraded ventilation system, work can now resume faster after cleaning has finished, and the operator also consumes far less energy in the process.»
The Swedish provider BAHNHOF converted a bunker in Stockholm into an unusual data center. Fans from ebm-papst keep the electricity bill just as cool as the location.»
Following a motor bearing failure in the air supply system at the Media Markt store in Berlin’s Wedding district, Daume GmbH convinced the store’s management to invest in the future – with a FanGrid.»
Munters is a global leader in using innovative technologies in air treatment and climate solutions. Starting with a few projects in the UK, the company rolled out a global retrofit plan. Karl Lowe, Regional Service Manager West Europe of Munters Ltd., explains why.»
The fans in the air conditioning system at the Riverside Centre, one of Brisbane’s landmarks, were wearing out. A retrofit was needed to improve efficiency and convenience, but there was hardly any room and not much time.»
Safety measures like the halo are important. But they can often have a negative effect on performance. Not only for racing cars, but for fans as well.»
Max Rheiner is making the dream of flight a virtual reality. In an interview, the head of the master’s degree program for design interaction at the Zurich University of the Arts explains how it’s done and why moving air plays an essential role.»
What ensures a good night’s sleep? Barry van Doornewaard worked hard to find an answer to the question. He calls his answer “FreshBed.” It’s a bed with an integrated climate control system that creates the optimal conditions for sleep.»
Bohn is a refrigeration technology expert in the Mexican market. In its latest generation of blast freezers, the company relies on EC technology.»
ebm-papst’s expertise has been used for an unusual art project it Great Britain. Not only did the team at ebm-papst UK help design the sculpture, they partnered with RS components to help source the fans.»
Since cannabis with THC content under one percent was legalized in Switzerland, the sector has been booming. BioCan AG got in on the ground floor of hemp cultivation. Thanks to good ventilation, its harvest is better than that of its competitors.»
Invisible to consumers, hygienic air curtains from HANSA Klimasysteme GmbH keep germs away from deli counters - good news for lovers of Japanese delicacies.»
Constant volume plays a major role in many applications, but in residential ventilation it’s essential.»
The EC centrifugal blower is making inroads into some unusual applications. Uwe Sigloch, Head of Ventilation and Air Conditioning Market Management at ebm-papst, tells us how.»
Since 2014 ebm-papst contributes to the success of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. Discover, which solutions are making our partner the coolest team in Formula One.»
Climeworks, a Swiss company, filters carbon dioxide out of the air to contribute to climate protection.»
Exhaust from fast food restaurants is often a cause of trouble with the neighbors. Purification units from oxytec eliminate offensive odors.»
Modern lighting systems for commercial use must meet higher expectations of durability and reliability. This includes, among other things, service life, efficiency, color range, efficacy, and color fidelity as well as a compact design and ease of maintenance.»
Not only does the Atherton Supa IGA supermarket have an innovative selection, it also has the latest refrigeration equipment. It was even the first store in all of Australia to get a retrofit with AxiBlades.»
When the AHU fan that serves the check-in area failed, Birmingham Airport urgently needed a replacement. The solution was a completely new FanGrid system.»
Europe’s leading online fashion platform Zalando has opened a 130,000 square meter logistics center in Lahr. MultiCross was responsible for the air conditioning. As if the technical challenge was not enough in itself, there was also a new EU efficiency directive to contend with — with specifications that were anything but clear.»
RadiPac centrifugal fans from ebm-papst cool operators in a huge solar park in the steppe.»
A loud ventilation system was a headache for the teachers and the pupils at the Backaskolan in Malmö, Sweden. Then came Martin Jörgensen, a technician from Caverion, to quiet things down.»
It’s small, quiet and unobtrusive — and makes the world a little better. The Speedcomfort radiator fan helps circulate heat from heating systems faster and more uniformly while significantly reducing CO2 emissions and cutting energy consumption by up to 30 percent.»
The more information that is available, the easier it is to keep everything under control. Which is why the people responsible for upgrading the data center of the Canton of Zug decided on efficient fans with MODBUS interface.»
Students have developed an electronically controlled instrument for therapeutic purposes.»
The flow rate is the most crucial factor of influence when producing die-castings.»
ebm-papst FanScout simplifies the search for the ideal fan»
Axial fans do their best at every operating point»
Today, the well-designed fans on the side-pod and roll-hoop look quite familiar. But only three years ago these cooling solutions that bring about 518 percent improvement in airflow, were unthinkable. Mark Wilson, Sales Director at ebm-papst Automotive & Drives (UK), remembers how the development came about.»
As part of a semester project, two Danish students upgraded an old air conditioning unit on their university campus – and triggered a wave of modernization.»
Reiner Gläss makes music lovers happy worldwide with his LP record cleaner. In an interview, the inventor reveals how he works.»
The team of engineering consultants from Teensma makes sure things are quiet wherever noise would disturb people, including residential areas with people who surf the Internet at high speed using fiber-optic connections.»
Vorticity is a crucial quantity for an axial fan’s acoustic properties.»
Axial fans for high-performance evaporators»
Show laser by Slovakian company Kvant conjure up impressive effects. Fans from ebm-papst cool the sensitive optical components in the lasers.»
Sat on the Pit Wall, five of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport engineers must make decisions within seconds. Since last season, it has been made easier for them to keep their cool — thanks to an air conditioner with a blower from ebm-papst.»
ebm-papst has had its own test center in China since 2012. It helps local customers produce better products.»
Relaxing breaks for every trucker: the new high-performance generation of efficient CoolAir auxiliary air conditioners from Dometic.»
The casino building complex „The Parisian“ near Hongkong uses 350 air-handling and ventilation units with 1,100 RadiPacs from ebm-papst to provide for a pleasant atmosphere.»
Air cleaners from ISI Industrieprodukte GmbH keep the air pure around machining centers.»
EC fans for efficient cooling in data centers»
Improving the operating noise of fans»
EC centrifugal blower with high power density»
Thanks to a retrofit in 138 supermarkets and department stores at British retailer Marks & Spencer, shopping for frozen foods has never been so pleasant.»
After replacing 283 electricity-gobbling AC fans with efficient RadiPac EC fans from ebm-papst, the electricity costs for the residents of a Danish residential complex immediately dropped by 50 percent.»
Thanks to modifications to the car deck’s and passenger ventilation system, the ferry operator Scandlines saves two million kilowatt-hours per year. For chief engineer Carsten Johansen this is an important step towards zero emissions.»
Fans often last longer than their specified service life but are replaced sooner to be on the safe side. FanCheck saves money by calculating the remaining service life based on the actual wear.»
The revolutionary new fan concept impresses with its new records in terms of efficiency and noise performance. With the AxiBlade, the world market leader has set the new benchmark.»
With the AxiBlade, ebm-papst is causing a sensation among international industry visitors at the leading industry trade fair in Nuremberg.»
What can AxiBlade do better? And what’s in it for customers? Patrick Stern, Head of Market Management, Refrigeration Technology Division, tells us.»
Frigorífico Verdi, a meat producer, was looking for an efficient cooling tunnel; Cooling & Freezing, a specialist for such solutions, was looking for a customer for its new application … The story of a Brazilian premiere.»
In the search for peace and quiet, Silvento fans from LUNOS make you yearn to be in your bathroom.»
The cooling water in a gas power plant in Dresden releases its heat through heat exchangers on the roof. But they were terrible for the overall efficiency. Then the operators took a radical step resulting in a cut of nearly 90 percent in energy consumption.»
Centrifugal fans from ebm-papst work in the giant mining excavators made by the Russian company IZ-Kartex. An application where their reliability and durability come in handy.»
BORA extractors are built into the cooktop, where they can draw off the vapors where they originate. Therefore fans from ebm-papst work in the background.»
Three years of joint development efforts by LUNOS and ebm-papst went into Silvento ec ventilators – along with the understanding that candor and trust are essential to the successful completion of such an extensive project.»
During the Chillventa trade show from October 11-13, 2016 the very latest developments in energy efficiency, heat pumps, and refrigeration technology will be presented. It will include three specialist forums, where experts present their in-depth knowledge of current issues in the industry. For refrigeration technology, a total of 46 presentations are planned, with ebm-papst addressing two issues.»
The air conditioning system in the “Aalborg Storcenter” shopping center was consuming a lot of energy. Thanks to a retrofit with EC fans from ebm-papst, now its owner is enjoying big savings as 50 percent of its energy costs have been eliminated.»
The Austrian company Frivent supplied all of the climate control and dehumidification equipment for a dolphinarium in the Russian capital — including reliability and efficiency.»
Temperature fluctuation and white noise was a real nuisance for the staff working in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Team paint shop in Brackley. The atmosphere has been much better since the air conditioning system was upgraded with EC fans from ebm-papst.»
When the Woolworths retail chain expanded its cold storage facility in Cape Town, it went for an efficient combination of EC fans and AxiTop diffusors.»
Cramped equipment rooms and regulations affecting alterations to historic buildings prevented the installation of a new ventilation system in the Copenhagen train station. But ebm-papst had another good solution up its sleeve.»
EC fans are exchanging the air in the parking level of the Oympic Village near Rio de Janeiro.»
After months of patient suffering, Radonkonsult AB solved the problem caused by radioactive gas in the Stockholm City Library - with lots of specialized knowledge and centrifugal blowers from ebm-papst.»
In R&D at ebm-papst, tabletop test machines from Zwick help make better products. And they were made better themselves.»
With parts and expertise, ebm-papst supports student teams competing in the “Formula Student” international design contest.»
An EC fan is at the heart of the heat recovery system made for easy retrofits by Pamon Ab. But first its alarm relay had to learn “Finnish.”»
A compact overview on our website provides technical building equipment planners with all the relevant information about our solutions.»
Family of compact high-performance fans featuring high performance at top efficiency»
Energy-saving fan for evaporators receives Special Mention»
Active power factor correction (PFC) as a useful option»
Impressive test results»
Improved flow machine»
Plug & Play centrifugal fans for ventilation technology»
Dr. Bruno Lindl about the advantages of the new RadiPacs from ebm-papst.»
Fan specialist ebm-papst celebrates a second successive World Championship as an official Team Partner, providing technology solutions at both trackside and at the Team’s headquarters»
The Swiss company NTS rents server space to small and medium-sized enterprises. Following an upgrade with EC technology, the computers are now cooled much more efficiently than before.»
Clear airways for horses: A salt Inhaler from the Estonian company Plastpuit provides support for animal health.»
REHAU worked with ebm-papst to develop a ventilation system that provides fresh, warm air with closed windows.»
With a view to the EU’s ErP Directive, Bitzer redesigned its proven condensing units, relying on energy-saving and very quiet EC fans.»
Almost 3,000 EC fans provide for perfect cabin conditions on the world’s second-largest cruise ship. Active PFC technology ensures that so many units can work together without problems.»
EC instead of AC, a new fan type and economical cold aisles — when upgrading its server air-conditioning system, the Danish company William Demant didn't do things halfway.»
Even in hot races, the engineers from the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Team don’t work up a sweat with their garage cooling system from ebm-papst.»
Small centrifugal fans from ebm-papst»
ebm-papst presents its innovative products for the automotive industry in Frankfurt.»
Efficient, compact EC motors for high-performance fans and blowers»
Compact 40 x 40 mm variable-power fan»
New EC fans for retrofitting in air conditioning systems»
How three faulty AC fans launched an extensive retrofit at a Danish cinema chain.»
Gunter Streng on the necessity of an overall consideration of the system»
A change of atmosphere in the shopping centre»
A ventilation concept guaranteed to meet with applause»
Fans in AHUs generally operate in the partial load range»
RadiPac values as compared to calculated values»
Accuracy classes are a measure of manufacturing accuracy»
The following customer comments confirm just how important accurate fan data is for air handling units.»
Reliable data»
Combination of impeller, motor and control system»
Modern chamber test rig guarantees accurate values»
Precise documentation and reliable production»
Products from ebm-papst can be found in the air-conditioning devices and air coolers of Walter Roller»
emco achieves a balanced and comfortable climate in the room. A supply of fresh air from outside is vital.»
The level of noise emissions is a decisive quality factor for fans. Dr Marc Schneider, ebm-papst’s Group Leader for Acoustics, explains how the company keeps its products quiet»
The new heat pump dryers from Primus save over 60 percent of the primary energy compared to their predecessors. A RadiPac from ebm-papst does its bit here to ensure energy efficiency»
ebm-papst is making an important contribution to comfortable travel experiences in trains»
Compact, protected against fire and break-ins and with excellent air conditioning – the ValueShelter protects servers holding sensitive data. But the hardware’s energy-efficient cooling really comes into its own in a cold and damp cellar»
A hospital in Denmark suffered for years from noise and a room climate that was hazardous to health. The solution came in the form of EC fans»
The benefits of active Power Factor Correction (PFC)»
The compact ventilation system Comfo Air 180 ensures the best possible air exchange»
In the TITANUS air sampling smoke detection system fans convey the air»
Two successful companies, Rittal and ebm-papst – together on the market»
Cool electronics in switchgear cabinets of Rittal»
AxiTop named Product of the Year»
New energy-saving axial fans for unit coolers, new EC motors and the EC medium pressure axial fan»
At Diamond Light Source, it is not just light that moves quickly. The upgrade to efficient EC fans for cooling sensitive technology also progressed at the speed of light»
Better air conduction, easy maintenance and high efficiency. That is what GEA Küba achieved when redesigning an air cooler in close cooperation with ebm-papst»
The new range of commercial dishwashers from Meiko relies on energy-efficient and user-friendly solutions – with the help of ebm-papst»
Permanent functionality can only be guaranteed by using products in line with their specification»
The innovative range hood made by berbel Ablufttechnik GmbH»
M-iClean impresses with its sophisticated look, modern features and a revolutionary heat recovery concept»
Air inlet grille for axial and centrifugal fans»
In most nail studios, clients had to put up with fine, unpleasant dust when having their nails filed.»
Neat energy-saving solutions for clean-room applications»
Axial fans for cooling units and evaporators»
Energy-saving lighting demands new solutions»
The innovative air inlet grille FlowGrid, the new EC centrifugal fan RadiFit and the iNR77 gas blower system.»
ebm-papst shows solutions for customer applications at the trade fair for air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration and heating technology.»
The tractors in the 5R series come with a charge air cooler made by ebm-papst.»
Hotel air-conditioning: new state-of-the-art system saves up to 70 % on energy consumption»
A mobile ventilation system provides fresh air for Russian astronauts’ suits»
Systems from Hybag AG in Switzerland turn waste into biomass»
Dietrich Lampe had a flash of inspiration: A portable plate warmer. He set about developing it himself – and soon landed in hot water. The recipe proved to be a success: Even gourmet chefs are now regular customers»
Ten small fans instead of one big one: That’s the secret behind ebm-papst’s first FanGrid project in India, which is helping a shopping centre save over 20 percent on energy for the air conditioning in its food court»
The Austrian company Hargassner, a pioneer in the field of ecological heating, becomes the first manufacturer to make use of EC technology in wood chip heating systems»
People are becoming ever more choosy about their kitchens: Appliances do not just have to look good, they are also expected to be economical and as quiet-running as possible. And of course the food is supposed to stay fresh – which is where Liebherr comes in»
Fans are being used in modern refrigerators and freezers in increasing quantities»
ebm-papst presented innovations like the ESM, AxiCool, AxiTop and FlowGrid.»
AxiTop comes in first at product awards»
The ultra-modern Grand Theatre in Jinan in China is an excellent advertisement for the region – not least in terms of energy efficiency. The new complex reflects the increasing significance of sustainability in China»
Optimised ventilation systems in houses can save up to 75 per cent energy»
A hybrid locomotive points to a new era for the Russian railways»
Full LED headlights would not be possible without integrated active fan cooling systems. And the choice of material is crucial»
Four parties, any number of discussions, quick decisions: To start with, ebm-papst Ibérica had to put plenty of effort into finding enough convincing arguments for EC technology – but in the end our Spanish branch was positively overwhelmed by the customer’s enthusiastic response»
A mobile climate control system from the Russian company Leninetz cools the cabin and on-board electronics of parked aircraft – in the interests of increased safety and flight readiness»
One fan for two different applications: For an Australian customer colleagues on the spot had to coordinate operations on two continents»
A data centre in the United Kingdom switches to EC fans and reduces the energy consumption of cooling units by 50 percent»
Highlights by ebm-papst at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt»
Individual early failure detection takes into account ambient conditions»
More safety and air flow, less turbulence and operating noise»
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New diffuser reduces exit losses in fans»
Special LED lamps light up sausages and meat in Zinsler butcher's shop – without heating the products.»
From building heating systems to building hotels: Robert Rentzsch talks about the role of energy efficiency in his Abasto project»
thermofin converted its insulating coolers for fitting a more energy-saving fan – and it paid off»
Greece is discovering the value of its sunlight as a resource. To cool the electrical equipment in solar parks in that country, Gnettle is using GreenTech EC fans»
Hotel owner Robert Rentzsch proved to be a pioneer by deciding in favour of state-of-the-art air-conditioning technology – and is rewarded by satisfied guests and low operating costs»
Dialogue with the customers in Portugal»
RadiPac, ErP, AHR in Dallas, Indoor Masters, Forecast ISH»
New development centre in China, Purchase of gearbox specialist and many more»
Chillventa 2012; Interview with Rainer Hundsdörfer; New trainees»
One universal fan for every climate zone»
Energy-efficient air-conditioning technology in Switzerland»
In nearly all areas of life, ebm-papst products make their contribution to energy savings»
Controlled home ventilation for new buildings and renovation»
Tangential blowers for ventilation technology»
Diagonal fans make filter fans more efficient»
ebm-papst at the Hannover Messe, and in China; a compact fan sets new benchmarks; electro mobility in St. Georgen.»
Air-conditioning systems from Bösch in the New Middle School at Höchst»
ebm-papst as system supplier; refining products according to customer's request; Every Day is a GreenDay»
Centrifugal compact fan for NoFrost system: Refrigerator with more useful space and better access»
News from the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort in Milan; trade fair Acrex; Youth research; GreenTech for hotels»
Adrian Peterhans, Managing Director of Air-On, talks about sensible building renovation and the secrets behind the Air-On® single room air-conditioning unit»
News from ebm-papst: Sponsor of the day; Hallenmasters»
Using different methods to determine service life»
Small, energy-saving and simply good: Anybody who wants to be taken seriously in the lighting technology field is switching to LEDs. With proper cooling, this also works long-term»
The RATIONAL SelfCookingCenter® whiteefficiency® prepares delicious food in canteen kitchens. The expertise of the ebm-papst Group is bundled up inside of the combi steam oven and turns it into an efficient system which saves energy, costs and fat.»
Diagonal fans ensure a good climate in control cabinets»
The single-room air-conditioning unit from the Swiss start-up company Air-On creates a healthy room climate – and is tremendously energy-efficient and quiet to boot»
A view on the EU eco-design Directive»
ErP directive demands high efficiency»
New Plug Fans exceed today the requirements of tomorrow»
Sample calculations for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment found in supermarkets»
News from ebm-papst: SPS | IPC | DRIVES; RAC Cooling Award; Femag users meeting; Christmas card»
Reports on the IAA and the ebm-papst Marathon»
Reports on the IAA and the ebm-papst Marathon»
In hotel rooms, fan coil units keep the temperature comfortable. GreenTech EC centrifugal fans ensure that guests and hotel managers sleep well – because they’re quiet and save energy»
Air-conditioner manufacturer Menerga is revolutionising large ventilation systems for data centres with GreenTech EC technology: combined fans increase output and operating reliability»
A wide variety of ventilation, air-conditioning and drive technologies are used in the agricultural sector. They must perform well while consuming the least possible energy»
The products from Robe put every event in the right light. The Czech company is using fans from ebm-papst for its state-of-the-art product generation»
News from ebm-papst: RadiCal, Energy scouts, IAA»
The hidden cost of variable frequency drives»
With its new supermarket, Brazil’s Verdemar retail chain takes its name literally by going green»
Fans play an important role in mobile phone communications»
Renewable energies instead of fossil fuels — this is the future for home heating as in other areas. Heat pumps play an every greater role here. However, they vary greatly in output, installation effort and costs.»
The iQ motor is conquering the freezers in the supermarkets»
In new construction and renovation alike, building owners are placing increasingly stringent demands on energy efficiency. Grant programmes provide important financial support. However, those who want to take advantage of these programmes should hurry: The German government plans to impose cuts as early as 2011.»
In 2013, the implementation of the Energy-related Products Directive of the European Union will bring with it minimum efficiency requirements for fans that affect many companies. In this regard, there is still a considerable need for information. Here, mag answers the most frequently asked questions»
Concentrated know-how for an especially efficient heat pump drier»
Green has never been so fashionable. It stands for being environmentally friendly, innovative and ready for the future. No wonder, then, that green is the favourite colour of many marketing departments. With the new GreenTech label, ebm-papst is also presenting itself as an all-round green company. Here is a look behind the scenes.»
Better air in classrooms and less expense for federal and municipal governments»
In the new Siemens 1PH8 engine line, forced ventilation units supplied by ebm-papst provide for optimum operating conditions.»
Silently cruising around town with zero emissions - the Piaggio MP3»
Why there are different fan designs»
Problems with heat in your electronic systems? Ask André Runge – he knows how to simulate properly»
Teddington air curtains keep the cold air out and energy consumption low»
Together we are stronger: Güntner and ebm-papst have taken this motto to heart and entered into a development partnership that makes rational use of energy-efficient EC fans in heat exchangers for refrigeration and air-conditioning»
A climatic solution for the new Computer Centre of the Deutscher Wetterdienst»
In the Saarland, wind-power stations are being developed and built that are reliable and set new standards with self-cooling forces — using EC technology.»
From the roof to the basement: EC drives and fans work unobtrusively but effectively in all areas of medical technology, making it faster, more reliable and quieter.»
Every cubic centimetre of space that is taken up by a fan in server racks or telecommunication base stations is wasted space. A new generation of high-performance fans gets moving — to make more room»
Eating is a sensory pleasure — but unfortunately buying food is often not. Karsten and Marcus Nüsken prove that this can be different in their seven Rewe supermarkets in Westphalia. The brothers explain how they managed to use EC technology to catapult one of their supermarkets into the top ten supermarkets in Europe.»
