Sharp Launches Rental Service for Ice Slurry Refrigerators Targeting Schools
Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp is launching a new rental service in May 2026, providing specialized refrigerators capable of turning commercial plastic-bottled drinks into ice slurry. Aimed primarily at schools, student sports teams, and club activities, this initiative seeks to combat heatstroke during increasingly severe summers by offering beverages that effectively lower internal body temperature. The service utilizes refurbished units from previous corporate rentals, allowing Sharp to offer rates 40 to 50% lower than standard corporate pricing. Each 72-liter unit can hold forty 500ml bottles, maintaining a supercooled state through precise fan control without freezing the liquid solid. This move expands on Sharp's existing business-to-business rental model, now adapted for educational settings to enhance student safety and health. Reservations open on Sharp's official website, with contracts typically lasting one year. The product addresses growing public health concerns regarding heat exposure in outdoor student activities, leveraging technology previously used in professional sports contexts like the National High School Baseball Championship.
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Sharp Launches Rental Service for Ice Slurry Refrigerators Targeting Schools
Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp is launching a new rental service in May 2026, providing specialized refrigerators capable of turning commercial plastic-bottled drinks into ice slurry. Aimed primarily at schools, student sports teams, and club activities, this initiative seeks to combat heatstroke during increasingly severe summers by offering beverages that effectively lower internal body temperature. The service utilizes refurbished units from previous corporate rentals, allowing Sharp to offer rates 40 to 50% lower than standard corporate pricing. Each 72-liter unit can hold forty 500ml bottles, maintaining a supercooled state through precise fan control without freezing the liquid solid. This move expands on Sharp's existing business-to-business rental model, now adapted for educational settings to enhance student safety and health. Reservations open on Sharp's official website, with contracts typically lasting one year. The product addresses growing public health concerns regarding heat exposure in outdoor student activities, leveraging technology previously used in professional sports contexts like the National High School Baseball Championship.
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