How a European manufacturer transformed legacy testing into streamlined digital efficiency
At a glance
This case study features a leading European commercial refrigeration manufacturer. Faced with an outdated and unsupported test monitoring system, the company needed a modern, efficient solution that could integrate with its existing hardware while minimising disruption. Working closely with the client, we installed a central enVigil Flex server, unified communication across test equipment, and introduced remote access capabilities. The result was a seamless upgrade that improved testing efficiency, reduced manual workload, and allowed engineers to access the system both on-site and remotely, all while reusing legacy hardware to control costs.
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The expertise and overall solution delivered was seamless. enVigil Flex has modernised our systems and improved efficiency while maintaining familiarity for our team.
Client’s Senior Design Engineer
The Company
With a heritage spanning over five decades, this European manufacturer is one of the continent’s most respected names in commercial refrigeration. As the first UK company to produce professional storage refrigeration equipment, they have remained at the forefront of the industry through continuous innovation, product excellence, and a deep understanding of customer needs.
Their solutions serve a wide range of sectors, including hospitality, retail, catering, healthcare, and food service, and are trusted by professionals who require precision, hygiene, and reliability in every unit.
Challenges
A leading European manufacturer of commercial refrigeration solutions, with a heritage dating back to 1968, needed to modernise its testing systems. Their ageing monitoring setup was becoming unreliable, unsupported, and unable to meet the demands of modern product development and compliance.
Key challenges:
- Outdated and unsupported monitoring system
- Increasing inefficiencies in testing and reporting
- No remote access or real-time data visualisation
- Needed integration with legacy hardware
This case study explores how our team helped deliver a seamless, cost-effective upgrade using enVigil Flex, without disrupting operations or requiring major hardware replacement.
The Solution
We began with a site assessment to determine how much of the client’s existing hardware could be reused, avoiding unnecessary replacement costs. A new server running enVigil Flex was installed to act as the central processor, unifying data capture across test cells and auxiliary equipment. We repaired and rewired mobile test skids and fixed saddles to allow flexible, interchangeable testing setups. Micro-PC view nodes and secure remote access were introduced, enabling engineers to work both on-site and from home. To reduce disruption, we designed user interfaces that mirrored the existing layout and automated reporting processes to match internal templates, streamlining operations and improving efficiency without the need for retraining.
Solution Highlights
- Familiar interface, modern infrastructure – reduced need for retraining
- Automated reporting – aligned with in-house templates
- Remote engineer access – even from home
- Legacy hardware retained – minimised downtime and cost
- Zero disruption – testing and commissioning stayed on track
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