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DGB Refrigeration celebrates 30 years
DGB Refrigeration is marking its 30th anniversary this year. The company was first established
in 1994 by its founder Doug Barlow. He had originally worked for East Midlands Electricity Board and Blackburn Starling, running their refrigeration departments. With this wealth of knowledge and experience in refrigeration gained over 40 years, Doug, along with support of his family, set up the company.
DGB Refrigeration was born from humble beginnings in a small
council lock-up refurbishing beer coolers for such companies as Scottish & Newcastle and local Nottinghamshire breweries, which no longer exist. With this in mind DGB had
to explore other fields, one being the vending industry which proved to be a perfect match. With DGB’s ethos for quality and expertise, a rapid rate of growth was experienced, mainly fuelled by the manufacture of water chillers as well as repairs/refurbishment. To facilitate this growth, DGB moved to its current purpose built
factory in 1999. Over the years, people’s choices and cultures seemed to change
– preferring coffee dispensed from the vending machines instead of cold drinks. This decline again led to DGB having to diversify – building bespoke condensing units for the food sector and chillers for use in the medical industry, for a company which produces scalp coolers which helps prevention of hair loss to patients having chemotherapy. This is something the company is ae extremely proud of. Sadly, Doug passed away in 2016 after a courageous year-long
battle with pancreatic cancer. However, the values he instilled within the company still live on and are very much at the forefront of the business today, quality being the top one, pride in what you do, and not forgetting customer service. Doug’s motto being “it’s nice to be nice’’. DGB is still very much a family business with Doug’s son Gary now managing director and his wife and son still working for the business. The last couple of years has seen the business go from strength
to strength this year repairing/refurbing over 2,500 vending machine chillers, as well as a substantial growth in manufacture, leading us to take on a new apprentice and more in the future. DGB Refrigeration has passed on its thanks to its customers
old and new, suppliers and everyone who has worked for the company over the past 30 years.
Selecta announces
pan-European partnership with Change Please to bring social impact through coffee
Selecta and Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters (PRCR), two entities in the coffee industry, have announced their preferred partnership with Change Please, the award-winning social enterprise that blends coffee expertise with a powerful social mission. This collaboration is set to revolutionise the landscape of coffee
roasting and self-service distribution across European markets. By teaming up with Change Please, Selecta and PRCR aim to advance the social impact scale and reach of Change Please and to offer clients a coffee option which delivers positive impact in the local community. This partnership represents a shared commitment to making a difference and driving positive change within the industry, ultimately creating a brighter future for all. Change Please is more than just a cup of coffee; it is where
social enterprise and coffee expertise blend seamlessly. Every cup purchased from Change Please supports individuals experiencing homelessness through a comprehensive program which gives them a new shot at life. Change Please provides a living wage job, training, and helps them to find housing, therapy, get a bank account, and ultimately find permanent employment. Change Please coffee offers a range of carbon neutral blends
catering to diverse taste preferences. Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters will begin to roast the Change Please blends for distribution across Selecta markets. Selecta and Change Please will also work together to develop
recruitment channels and support Change Please program participants in a journey toward possible long-term employment within Selecta. Christian Schmitz, chief executive Selecta Group, said: “Together,
we’re not just serving coffee, we’re creating a positive impact in our communities. Our partnership with Change Please means that Selecta consumers all over Europe can enjoy a cup of coffee that truly changes lives.” Cemal Ezel, chief executive Change Please, said: “By partnering with Selecta, we leverage their distribution network across Europe to extend our reach and impact, offering more individuals the opportunity to rebuild their lives through the power of coffee.” Selecta said it was really proud to announce the partnership with Change Please saying this was a mutually beneficial collaboration, offering ethical coffee blends, all while making a positive social impact on the community that Selecta serves.
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