Adding 'Black' Specification to the Built-in Freezer Refrigerated Open Showcase 'SF Series' - Contributing to Chic Sales Floor Presentations with Excellent Design

Panasonic HVAC & CC Systems Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Panasonic), a group company of Panasonic HVAC & CC Co., Ltd. that develops, manufactures, sells, and engineers food system equipment and commercial air conditioning equipment, will add four new black specification models as a color variation to the 'SF Series', a built-in freezer (*1) refrigerated open showcase, and will launch them in April 2026. The 'SF Series' is a multi-tier open series designed for wall installation among refrigerated showcases with built-in freezers. It underwent a full model change focusing on energy-saving performance and design, and sales began in February 2025. Panasonic is engaged in the development of products that contribute not only to energy savings but also to labor-saving in store operations for refrigerated/freezer showcases and kitchen equipment for the Japanese domestic market. Furthermore, to stay close to food professionals with designs that are easy to use, easy to clean, and blend into the space, the company has established the concept of 'Pro Friendly' and is brushing up the design aspect as well. Designed in accordance with this 'Pro Friendly' concept, this series won the 2025 Good Design Award, evaluated for its consideration of affinity with the space, the appearance of displayed products, and its product performance. The four newly launched models feature a matte black finish selected as the standard color to accommodate chic sales floor presentations, such as specialty food stores with a calm atmosphere. It becomes possible to select a design that matches the sales floor space, further enhancing the presence of the displayed products. In addition, the energy-saving performance, similar to existing models, achieves a high level for all four models, from 117% to 153% of the energy-saving standard achievement rate (*2) of the Top Runner Program. Panasonic will continue to pursue designs that contribute not only to energy and labor savings but also to sales floor presentations, contributing to the creation of attractive sales floors. *1 A showcase type where the freezer is built into the main unit and can be used simply by plugging it into an outlet. *2 Values obtained from the measurement and calculation methods specified in JIS B 8631-2 (2011). [Specification List] - [Press Release] Launch of all 17 models of the 'SF Series' refrigerated open showcases with built-in freezers (October 14, 2025) https://news.panasonic.com/jp/press/jn251014-2 - 'SF (Square Fit) Series' Product Introduction Page https://panasonic.biz/appliance/cold_chain/showcase/newdesign/square.html