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commercial and industrial, to discuss his vision for the company and his insights within the air conditioning and refrigeration sector. Jerry Lewis of Kilfrost, looks to the future of refrigeration and the role low viscosity heat transfer fl uids play in reducing environmental impact, while Tom Burniston of Samon turns some common-held beliefs about leak detectors on their head. Interest in heat pumps has traditionally centred around reducing operating costs. But with rising customer expectations, looming government deadlines and growing environmental concern, a report from GEA highlights how reducing emissions is now one of the main drivers for the growth in this technology.


Editor’s note W


Here’s to a happy new year!


elcome to the December issue of ACR News. In this issue, we speak to Jason Pendlebury, Diff usion’s newly appointed sales director –


With Christmas around the corner, it’s only right that we take a look at something seasonally appropriate, so Jason Webb of Electronic Temperature Instruments looks at the crucial role of temperature control in brewing the perfect pint. Lastly, from small beginnings, Bitzer has grown to become one of the most successful and trusted compressor manufacturers in the world. Kevin Glass looks back on the company’s journey. I hope you fi nd this issue informative and interesting,


Lynn Sencicle, Managing Editor lsencicle@datateam.co.uk


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