NEWS
Paralympic medallist thanks Star
T
eam GB’s wheelchair curling team has been training at the UK’s first National
Curling Academy in Stirling, where Star Refrigeration played a part in constructing the rink.
Star Refrigeration, an expert in providing ice rinks and indoor ski slopes, also worked on the ice rink at Braehead Arena, where medallist and skipper Aileen Neilson trained for the 2014 Sochi games. The nation’s first curling venue of its kind, the National Curling Academy opened its doors at The Peak in Stirling last summer, just in time for the winter athletes to up their training regime before the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Ms Neilson said: “For me, the quality of ice at the ice rinks I practise at is crucial to enable me to become the best curler I can be. If you have consistent ice then you are able to more accurately analyse your technique and delivery and if the ice is consistent it is one less variable to take into account. It is good to train and practice on different ice conditions but there is nothing better than training on world class ice every day in preparation for playing at the major competitions, like Worlds, Olympics and Paralympics where you generally get top quality ice”. Alan Walkinshaw of Star Refrigeration, who oversaw the project at the National Curling Academy, said: “We are thrilled to be developing top level training facilities to help UK athletes succeed in their chosen sports and reach their full potential.”
Training
Peter Emanuel – FSW Air Conditioning Product Manager; Ian Carroll – Fujitsu Sales and Marketing Director; Andrew Thomas – FSW Air Conditioning Technical Manager; John Hobley – FSW South and South West Regional Manager.
Fujitsu Air Conditioning (UK) has demonstrated its commitment to training throughout the industry by supporting a selection of its latest, equipment to one of its longstanding distribution partners, FSW. FSW is a specialist air conditioning equipment supplier, which also provides full technical support and training from its fully equipped facility in Southampton. As a result of Fujitsu’s support, local contractors and industry professionals can now visit the FSW training centre to learn more about the latest air conditioning systems and technology available.
Fujitsu supplied FSW with single split systems including R32, as well as an AirstageTM J-IIS Mini VRF and AirstageTM VR-II heat recovery system. In addition, there is a full selection of indoor units, including cassettes, ducts, fl oor standing and
wall mounted products, alongside Fujitsu’s full range of controls. Commenting on the opportunity to support FSW, Ian Carroll, Fujitsu Sales and Marketing Director, said: “We are always looking for opportunities to improve knowledge levels throughout the industry. Working closely alongside suppliers such as FSW on training initiatives like this will ensure professionals remain up to speed with the latest air conditioning technologies and systems available.” Speaking about the relationship between the two companies, Peter Emanuel, Air Conditioning Product Manager at FSW, enthused: “We are committed to training staff and air conditioning contractors nationwide, so are looking forward to continuing our strong relationship with Fujitsu.” Andy Thomas, FSW air conditioning technical manager at FSW, added: “Having the equipment installed at
the Training Centre is very useful, not only in terms of training staff and customers, but also in enhancing our technical support services.” With the new air conditioning equipment and training facilities now in place, FSW can conduct an array of courses, such as ‘An introduction to the Fujitsu product portfolio’, ‘Split & Multi-Split Systems - Installation, Commissioning and Troubleshooting (Inc. R32)’ and ‘Mini VRF -
Installation, Commissioning and Troubleshooting’.
Other courses include ‘VRF Design Simulator (Software only)’, ‘VRF Installation and Commissioning’ and ‘VRF Central Controllers - Installation and Commissioning’. ‘An Insight to R32: Installation, commissioning and troubleshooting’ will also be available from summer 2018.
8 April 2018
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