Wal-Mart Northern Illinois store with improved technologies

22 Jan '08

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• 100 percent integrated water-source format heating, cooling and refrigeration system, where water is used to heat and cool the building
• State-of-the-art secondary refrigeration loop that reduces refrigerant by 90 percent
• Motion-activated light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in refrigerated and freezer cases, plus additional glass doors on deli and dairy cases
• Optimized pump package that is 50 percent smaller than the HE.1 store and uses even less copper piping
• Industry-leading daylight harvesting technology
• Reflective white membrane roof
• Recycled construction materials such as fly-ash, slag, integrally colored concrete floors, and plastic baseboards and chair rails
• Sensor-activated low-flow bathroom faucets and waterless urinals

New Interior Designs and Layout Offer One-Stop Shopping Conveniences
Located at 420 S. Weber Road, the 203,000-square-foot Romeoville Supercenter is an anchor to the newly developed shopping corridor in Will County just south of Interstate 55 and Airport Road. According to Store Manager Mark Sanders, Wal-Mart took great care to design the brick and limestone façade, complete with art deco iron entrances as well as extensive landscaping throughout the property.

Upon entering the Supercenter, shoppers will notice a calming, earth-toned interior color scheme, wide aisles, low shelving and directional signage to help shoppers navigate through the general merchandise departments, includingthe latest in family apparel, health and beauty aids, shoes, accessories and home furnishings.

The Supercenter features leased areas including a SmartStyle Family Hair Salon and a Dunkin' Donuts, offering freshly brewed coffee and pastries. Shoppers will find the latest in home entertainment and consumer electronics.

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