SKOPE chooses SCS IoT platform & ECR motors for ActiveCore
® is a registered Trade Mark of WellingtonDrive Technologies Ltd in New Zealand
Wellington Drive Technologies LtdWT9083
21 Arrenway Drive, Rosedale, Auckland0632, New Zealand
PO Box 302-533,North Harbour, Auckland0751, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 9 4774500 Facsimile: +64 9 479 5540
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17September 2018
Media Release
For Immediate Release
SKOPE chooses Wellington’s SCS Connect IoT platform and ECR2 motor for its world-leading
ActiveCore refrigerator range
Wellington Drive Technologies (“Wellington”), a leading global
provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and energy-efficient
motors, is pleased to announce that New Zealand refrigeration
manufacturerSKOPE Industries (“SKOPE”)has chosen
Wellington’sIoT and EC motor products as key components in
SKOPE’s market-leading ActiveCore Glass Door Display
refrigerator range.
SKOPE’s new ActiveCore 2, which was launched at the recent
Fine Food Australia show in Melbourne is one of the world’s most
energy efficient commercial refrigerator ranges. It will also be the
first fridge from SKOPE to incorporate IoT capability via its new
SKOPE-connect app.
SKOPE’s Operations Manager, Bruce Vine commented, “SKOPE
searched for a partner that could help to develop IoTtechnology to
make SKOPE-connect a reality. We wanted to ensure the next
generation of our market-leading ActiveCore range had IoT
functionality which enabled our customers to monitor the
refrigeration and energy performance of our fridges via their
smartphones. Wellington exceeded our needs in this respect.”
With SKOPE-connect, a SKOPE customer receives sales activity updates and insights into fridge
performance–such as energy consumption and maintenance requirements. Users can also customize
theirfridge to suit their requirements. Options include: pre-set temperatures for different projects, a
low-noise mode, settable venue opening hours to control light, and others.
“We see the launch of SKOPE-connect as a vital new development,as our products move beyond
keeping products cold, by delivering real information that helps our customers manage and grow their
businesses.”Mr.Vine added.
Wellington CEO, Greg Allen commented “The relationship with SKOPE is Wellington’s first direct
technology partnership with a refrigeration manufacturer and it signals a new channel for the business
to deliver its IoT solution to a wider food and beverage market. Delivering actionable insights through
data is what this partnership is allabout. We’re thrilled to partner with another leading innovative
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New Zealand business like SKOPE, whose passion and dedication to delivering
premium refrigerationsolutions globally is well-known.”
In its recent 2018 first half result, Wellington reported 18% growth in revenue and
over $1m EBITDA profit. This is in part made possible by a dedication to developing
relationships with great customers, and strong marketacceptance of the SCS Connect
IoT platform and ECR2 motor.
About Wellington Drive Technologies
Wellington is a leading global provider of IoT solutions, cloud-based fleet management platforms,
energy-efficient electronic motors and connected refrigeration control solutions for the retail food and
beverage markets. Through its iProximity brand in Australia it provides proximity-based marketing
for Smart Cities. Wellington’s SCS Connect IoT products, iProximity digital marketing solutions, and
ECR motorsserve some of the world’s leading food and beverage brands as well as refrigerator
manufacturers with advanced products and solutions that improve product sales, decrease operating
costs and reduce energy consumption. Wellington is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and is
listed on the New Zealand stock exchange under the ticker symbolNZ:WDT
For further information visitwww.wdtl.com
About SKOPE:
SKOPE is a world-leader in commercial refrigeration technology with a 50-year plus history of
servicing some of the world’s top global food and beverage brands. The company prides itself on its
position as a globally recognized innovator in its field thatis known for combining outstanding
performance with market-leading efficiency.
SKOPE’s extensive product range includes upright and undercounter fridges and freezers for food
service, drinks merchandisers, bar refrigeration, cool room inserts and shelving, along with modular
cool-rooms, blast chillers and ice machines.
For further information visitwww.skope.com
Contact:
Greg AllenSteve Hodgson
Chief Executive OfficerSenior Vice President, Commercial
Phone +1-778-238-6494+64 21843-029
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