LaGrange Park, IL...Flowers hold longer in their shipping box than they do in water. MEI "Rapid Coolers" remove damaging heat, gas and excessive moisture from floral shipping boxes fast and effectively. As a result flowers stay fresh longer while holding their value.

MEI Rapid Coolers operate inside a storage or other refrigerator yet require no special installation. Energy efficient, they cost less than a penny per box cooled to operate. Rapid coolers can be run continuously or on an automatic timer provided. All moving parts are contained within the cooler cabinet for safe operation.

Models are available for retailers, wholesalers and shippers. The "Up-Right" Rapid Cooler is designed to cool flowers packed in flats and can cool 14 to 24 boxes at one time. The "Tunnel Cooler" accommodates hampers, bouquet boxes or boxes with holes in the sides. Custom systems can also be designed for warehouses or other large operations.

For information call MEI at 800-352-7220 or 708-352-7220, see MEI's web site at www.mei-systems.com, fax 708-352-0557, or write P.O. Box 1322, LaGrange Park, IL 60526.