New Carrier Transicold unit proves its worth for Co-op

Co-op has completed the first UK trial of the new Carrier Transicold Supra High Efficiency (HE) 11 Multi-Temperature (MT) truck refrigeration unit. Following six months on the road, the new unit demonstrated how it can deliver significant fuel savings, reduce noise and lower operating costs compared to Carrier Transicold’s legacy Supra systems.

Mounted to a 26-tonne DAF CF rigid with a two-lane insulated body from Gray & Adams, the new Supra HE 11 MT underwent performance testing alongside one of Co-op’s existing Supra 1150 MT units across several key benchmarks. The Supra HE 11 MT reduced fuel consumption by 25% and used 10% less electricity while on standby. This combination could save nearly 2.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) per unit annually. These results have led Co-op to invest in 86 Supra HE 11 MT systems, due for delivery in 2025.

“In the two decades we’ve worked with Carrier, they have supported our commitment to embracing the latest technologies and this trial represents the next step for the business as we strive toward our 2035 net zero ambitions,” said Nicholas Orwin, general manager fleet and compliance, Co-op. “We’ve been impressed by the results and moving forward, the Supra HE will be the unit of choice for our rigid truck fleet, delivering huge sustainability benefits while also helping us provide the optimal work environment for our drivers.”

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