Saboretti saves over R$ 3,000 per month with Polus technology

When cost weighs heavy and risk is invisible: Saboretti’s challenge

Saboretti is a respected name in Brazil’s food distribution market. For two decades, it has supplied more than 2,000 restaurants in the Federal District and Goiás, known for quality, variety, and service excellence.

But even a solid operation like Saboretti isn’t immune to the challenges of a complex logistics chain. In 2023, the team wasn’t most concerned about inventory or rising demand. The real concern was the invisible (and expensive) villain inside their cold storage units: the electricity bill.

But the issue went beyond cost. Without real-time control, equipment failures were only noticed after losses had already occurred — leading to waste and uncertainty.

A turning point with Polus

That’s when Saboretti decided to innovate.

In March 2023, Polus deployed its smart refrigeration solution. Within hours, energy meters and intelligent controllers were installed in the chilled storage room (the frozen chamber was under repair, preparing to receive the same technology).

Silently but powerfully, the system started collecting data, triggering automatic alerts, and — most importantly — revealing what was once invisible.

Just two months later, came the first major win.

R$ 4,500 saved before disaster struck

Only days after the installation, Polus detected abnormal behavior in the compressor of the frozen chamber — the kind of issue that typically leads to full system failure and product loss.

Thanks to the alert, Saboretti acted fast: they activated the equipment’s warranty, replaced the unit in time, and avoided R$ 4,500 in repair costs and wasted stock.

It was a clear and immediate return on investment — and the first of many.

R$ 1,700 in monthly energy savings

While the frozen chamber underwent repairs, the chilled room remained under active Polus monitoring. Within two months, the results were clear:

• Over 20% reduction in energy consumption
• R$ 1,700 saved per month
• 59 kg less CO² emitted monthly

The savings were immediate, sustainable, and measurable — and came with a cultural shift: decisions based on data, not assumptions.

Real impact: over R$ 3,000 saved every month

Adding the prevented loss from proactive maintenance and the energy savings, Saboretti saw a direct monthly gain of over R$ 3,000.

But perhaps the most valuable outcome wasn’t just the numbers — it was the peace of mind that technology brought to the team.

Testimonial

“We’ve worked with chilled products for a long time, and maintaining high quality has always been a challenge. [...] Our energy savings exceeded 20%.
One key point is that when there’s a temperature setpoint variation, I get an alert on my phone. That’s phenomenal for me.”
— Murilo Sustrunck, CEO of Saboretti

Beyond a lower energy bill

The Saboretti case shows how smart refrigeration is about more than cutting costs — it reshapes how a company deals with time, risk, and quality. It’s not just about savings. It’s about seeing what you couldn’t see before.

And in this context, Polus becomes part of the operation — almost like another member of the team.