INNOVATION & R&D
The future of refrigeration
is being built in Husky
Our research and development centre in the Netherlands is the hub of Husky innovation — where high-efficiency cooling, connected technology and smart in-fridge systems are designed, tested and brought to market.
Husky
R&D centre
Accredited lab validation
IoT
Connected fridges
Configurable
Exactly what you need
Where we are innovating
Four areas of development shaping the next generation of Husky refrigeration.
01. Ultimate cooling & efficiency
Development of high-efficiency refrigeration systems, validated by DECRA-accredited laboratories, to deliver superior eco-cooling performance with lower energy consumption.
Eco-coolingDECRA validatedEnergy efficiency
02. IoT connectivity
Smart control devices allow temperature and performance data to be monitored remotely, enabling predictive maintenance and whole-fleet optimisation across every site.
Remote monitoringPredictive maintenanceFleet data
03. Screen advertising & marketing tools
Husky Connect turns fridge screens into a connected marketing channel, letting brands push dynamic advertising and video content straight to their fleet for stronger in-store branding.
Husky ConnectDynamic contentBrand activation
04. Inventory tracking & stock management
Comprehensive tracking technologies — RFID, vision systems and weight sensors — automate stock management inside the fridge and integrate directly with EPOS systems.
RFIDVision sensingWeight sensorsEPOS integration
📍 Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands
Our R&D centre
Nieuw-Vennep is the home of Husky research and development — the hub of our innovation programme and the place where the future of refrigeration is designed, prototyped and proven.
The site focuses primarily on the development of IoT-connected fridges, bringing together cooling engineering, connectivity, software and in-fridge sensing under one roof.
‘The future of refrigeration’ — the guiding principle behind everything the Husky team develops.
Key initiatives
Three programmes currently led by the Husky R&D team.
Remote & fleet support
Connectivity allows cooling and temperature data to be monitored remotely, so issues are spotted before they become failures.
- Live temperature and performance data
- Predictive and preventative maintenance
- Fewer service visits and less downtime
- Whole-fleet visibility from one dashboard
Inventory tracking
Technology that tracks what is actually inside the fridge, automating replenishment and giving brands real stock visibility.
- RFID tagging
- Vision-based recognition
- Weight-sensor shelving
- Integration with EPOS and stock systems
Marketing & advertising
Through Husky Connect, the team is turning fridge screens into connected marketing tools for brand owners.
- Remote content scheduling
- Advertising and video playback
- Campaign updates across a whole fleet
- Promotion at the point of purchase
Start with the fridge, add the technology
Our R&D strategy develops each technology independently, so customers can specify the eco fridge and add the smart capabilities their business requires.
START HERE
The Eco fridge
Choose the Husky cabinet that suits your format, capacity and branding — engineered for high-efficiency, eco-friendly cooling as standard.
+ Connectivity
Remote monitoring of cooling and performance data, with predictive maintenance across the fleet.
+ Screens
Husky Connect screens for advertising and video content, updated remotely by the brand.
+ Inventory tracking
Full stock visibility using RFID, vision or weight sensing, integrated with your EPOS.
Select the technology that suits your business today, then build on it as your needs change.
Talk to us about connected refrigeration
Tell us what your business needs and our R&D team will help you specify it.