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    RDT NextGen Platform Recognized as 2026 FCSI Innovation Showcase Finalist

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    Hover message RDT has been named a finalist in the 2026 FCSI The Americas Innovation Showcase for its NextGen Refrigeration Platform, a ground-up advancement in remote condensing unit design focused on performance, efficiency, and regulator...

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    How the Refrigeration Cycle Supports Foodservice and Beyond

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    Refrigeration drives foodservice operations, but its role extends into many other industries. Hospitals depend on it to protect medicine and...
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    Different Types of Refrigerants: A1, A2L, and A3 Explained

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    Quick Answer: Refrigerants are classified by ASHRAE based on toxicity and flammability: A1 refrigerants are non-toxic and non-flammable (e.g...
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    EPA Proposes Extension to A2L Transition Deadline: What It Means for RDT Customers

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    The refrigeration industry continues to change as environmental regulations push toward lower-GWP refrigerants. In early October, the U.S. E...
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    How to Spot Refrigeration System Failures Before They Happen

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    Stay ahead of costly downtime with these early warning signs and expert tips. When a refrigeration system fails, the consequences go beyond ...
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    4 Simple Ways to Keep Cold Air Inside Your Walk-In

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    Whether managing a kitchen, lab, retail space, or healthcare facility, commercial cold storage is mission-critical. But every time cold air ...
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    Why School Nutrition Directors Count on RDT Refrigeration

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    In K–12 foodservice, reliability isn’t optional, it’s essential. Whether it’s prepping breakfast for early arrivals or keeping lunch moving ...
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    How EcoSmart Can Make Your Commercial Kitchen More Efficient

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    Commercial foodservice equipment needs to do more than keep food items cool. It needs to be efficient and up to today’s technological standa...
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    Smarter Cold: How Schools Can Future-Proof Their Refrigeration

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    Every school day, more than 30 million students across the U.S. depend on the National School Lunch Program. For many of these children, tho...

    Refrigerants: How Do They Work And Why Does It Matter?

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    Refrigeration has been one of the better innovations of our era, bringing about a great deal of convenience for businesses and everyday hous...