Food Retailer

Tesco Ireland

Tesco is one of Ireland’s leading grocery retailers, operating a nationwide network of high-volume supermarkets.

With a strong focus on operational efficiency, food safety, and sustainability, Tesco continually invests in modern, energy-efficient store infrastructure.

Client Challenge

Tesco required a refrigeration partner. Consistency, compliance, and long-term performance were critical.

They needed to be capable of

Delivering reliable, large-scale commercial refrigeration across multiple store formats
Reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in line with corporate sustainability targets
Minimising downtime and product loss in busy retail environments
Providing nationwide service support with rapid response times

Our Solution

Delivering Tailored, Low-Carbon Refrigeration Solutions

Cross Refrigeration partnered with Tesco to design, install, and maintain tailored refrigeration solutions across its Irish estate, including:

Centralised refrigeration systems for chilled and frozen food areas
High-efficiency display cases and cold rooms designed for optimal product presentation
Environmentally responsible refrigerants to support reduced carbon impact
Integrated monitoring and control systems to maximise performance and reliability

Each installation was engineered to meet Tesco’s exact operational standards while allowing flexibility for future store upgrades.

Implementation

Phased installation programmes to avoid disruption to live retail trading
Close collaboration with Tesco’s project and facilities teams
Strict adherence to food safety, health & safety, and environmental regulations
Ongoing preventative maintenance contracts supported by Cross’s nationwide service network

Outcome

Cross Refrigeration continues to support Tesco Irish business as a strategic refrigeration partner, helping future-proof its stores for performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

The results delivered clear operational and commercial benefits across Tesco’s estate. Energy usage across refrigeration systems was significantly reduced, alongside improved reliability and consistent temperature control. Lower lifecycle operating and maintenance costs were achieved, while enhanced product visibility helped improve the in-store shopping experience and supported tangible progress towards Tesco’s sustainability and emissions-reduction goals.

This long-standing partnership demonstrates why Cross Refrigeration is trusted by major retail groups. Cross delivers scalable, energy-efficient refrigeration solutions backed by strong sustainability leadership and dependable nationwide support for mission-critical systems.