Lumifoil™ Integrated Aerofoil Shelf-Edge Lighting for Display Refrigeration
Enhanced illumination for chilled products
Open refrigerated display cases are designed to maximise product visibility and encourage browsing.
Yet the way they are typically lit often undermines this goal.
In most cabinets, under-shelf lighting is positioned under the front of the shelf. As a result, light primarily falls on the top of products rather than their front face, creating shadows at the leading edge and reducing clarity where shopper attention is focused.
The shelf edge is the most commercially powerful position in the cabinet. It is where pricing sits, where the eye naturally travels, and where purchasing decisions are made.
Lumifoil™ integrates premium LED lighting directly into the Aerofoil shelf-edge profile, placing light exactly where it delivers the greatest visual and merchandising impact — on the front of the product.
What is Lumifoil™?
Lumifoil™ is an integrated product lighting solution built into the Aerofoil shelf-edge system.
It combines:
The class-leading shelf-edge Aerofoil air-guiding technology
High-performance, low-energy LED lighting
A clean, fast-fit mounting system suitable for retrofit or new installations
By positioning the light source in front of the shelf, Lumifoil directs illumination directly onto the face of products.
Lumifoil can be specified in:
Standard Aerofoil formats (paper ticket strip)
DigiFoil™ formats (compatible with electronic shelf labels)
Lighting can be integrated into either version, depending on retailer specification.
Instead of mounting lighting underneath the shelf, Lumifoil incorporates lighting into the rear of the Aerofoil and so in front of the shelf. From this position:
Light travels directly onto the front of products on the shelf below
Front-of-pack details are clearer and easier to read
Illumination remains consistent along the full shelf run
Shadowing at the product edge is reduced
The result is a cleaner, sharper chilled display that enhances product definition across fresh meat, dairy, produce and convenience categories.
How Lumifoil™ works
What our Clients are Saying
Lumifoil™ vs Conventional Under-shelf Lighting
Retailers upgrading chilled cabinets often focus on airflow performance but overlook lighting placement.
The difference between rear-mounted lighting and shelf-edge integration is huge.
Before Lumifoil Installation
After Lumifoil Installation
Lumifoil™ Integrated Shelf-Edge Lighting |
Conventional lighting |
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Light position |
Positioned on the rear of the Aerofoil and so in front of the shelf. | Mounted underneath the shelf. |
Product illumination |
Focused front-of-pack illumination. | Primarily top-of-pack lighting. |
Visual consistency |
Even light across the run. | Shadowing at product edge. |
Integration |
Integrated within Aerofoil profile. | Separate lighting retrofit. |
Installation |
Can be installed during Aerofoil deployment or added later. | Independent project. |
Commercial Benefits
Retail leaders want upgrades that enhance performance without adding operational complexity.
Lumifoil supports this by strengthening the merchandising and visual impact of open refrigeration.
Enhanced Product Presentation
Clearer front-of-pack visibility
Stronger colour definition
Improved readability of pricing and product information
More consistent presentation across the cabinet
In visually sensitive categories, presentation directly influences perception of freshness and quality.
Targeted Illumination
Because the light source is positioned exactly where it is needed, illumination can be more precise and controlled, avoiding unnecessary brightness deeper inside the cabinet.
Seamless Integration
Lumifoil:
Integrates into new Aerofoil installations
Can be retrofitted to shelves where Aerofoils are already installed
Is compatible with DigiFoil™ electronic shelf label formats
This keeps estate-wide upgrades straightforward and scalable.
Designed for retail environments
Aerofoils remain a passive, maintenance-free technology once installed.
The integrated LED lighting follows standard commercial LED replacement lifetimes, depending on retailer specification and quality tier, and is designed for straightforward replacement as part of normal lighting lifecycle management.
Ready to enhance chilled product visibility at the shelf edge?
Lumifoil™ brings precision lighting to the point of decision, improving clarity and presentation across open refrigerated display cases.
See how integrated shelf-edge lighting could elevate your chilled estate.
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Because shopper attention naturally focuses on the front of the product. Placing lighting in front of the shelf edge improves clarity where it has the greatest commercial impact.
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No. Lumifoil is integrated into the Aerofoil profile. Aerofoils manage airflow performance, while Lumifoil enhances product illumination.
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Yes. Lumifoil can be installed during Aerofoil deployment or added to shelves where Aerofoils are already present.
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Yes. DigiFoil™ formats are designed to support electronic shelf label systems, with optional integrated lighting.
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No. It integrates into the existing Aerofoil system without structural modification.
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Aerofoils require no maintenance. The integrated LED lighting follows standard commercial LED replacement lifetimes, depending on retailer specification.
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Shoppers will notice improved product clarity and visual definition, while the lighting system itself remains discreet and integrated within the Aerofoil componentry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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