The countdown to January 1, 2026 has begun for grocery retailers and cold storage operators across America. That's when the EPA will begin enforcing new refrigerant leak detection requirements under the AIM Act – and the penalties for non-compliance are steep. To help facilities prepare, we're excited to announce Enhanced Compliance Reporting, a new addition to our AI-powered Early Leak Detection system.
Read MoreAs extreme weather events, particularly heat waves, become more frequent and intense due to climate change, businesses across all sectors are feeling the pressure. Grocery retailers, in particular, are seeing this play out in their refrigeration systems, which must work harder and longer to maintain optimal conditions in stores.
Read MoreFor food retailers, managing refrigerant leaks is a critical task, but many detection systems place a heavy burden on operating budgets: the need to install and maintain hardware and monitoring sensors across many facilities. With regulations from the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act coming into effect, grocery retailers will be required to install Automatic Lead Detection (ALD) systems. While the EPA lists 10 compliant options presently on the market, not all are created equal.
Read MoreEvery refrigerant leak undetected, every emergency call, every manual check that could be automated, is money down the drain. How much more money (or sanity) do you need to lose before making a change becomes a priority? Even small steps with Axiom Cloud can help reduce the noise, prioritize the critical issues, and free up time to focus on proactive maintenance instead of firefighting.
Read MoreThe upcoming changes to EPA regulations under the AIM Act dramatically alter how grocery retailers and cold storage facilities manage refrigerant leaks. In a September 17th Webinar titled “How Can I Comply with the New EPA Requirements in 2025—and Achieve a Great ROI?”, Axiom Cloud CEO Amrit Robbins and Steven Blumenfeld, GM of TrakRef, explored these regulatory shifts and offered insights on compliance strategies that can also enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
Read MoreRefrigerant leaks are a hidden threat for grocery stores, with massive climate impact and costly consequences. As the EPA enforces HFC regulations under the AIM Act, grocery chains must act fast. Axiom Cloud’s software provides a low-cost, no-hardware solution to reduce leaks, cut emissions, and ensure compliance. The question isn’t if you should act, but how.
Read MoreProperly operating freezer and refrigeration systems are the consumer’s guarantee of safely preserved perishable food items with the longest shelf life possible.
Read MoreReactive maintenance is no longer viable—costs are rising, and disruptions are frequent. Predictive maintenance, powered by AI, is the future. It helps identify issues before they become costly problems, disrupts the "break/fix" cycle of maintenance, and minimizes emergencies.
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