2018 Winners
The results of the RAC Cooling Industry Awards were revealed on 26 th September at the esteemed London Hilton, Park Lane, London, where over 600 of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry elite came together for a night of recognition and celebration of the sector’s achievements.
With 19 targeted categories, the awards cover every aspect of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, from Retail Initiative to Cold Chain Innovation / Project.
Now 24 years old, the RAC Cooling Industry Awards are widely considered the most authoritative awards in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. The awards provide industry recognition and unrivalled networking opportunities.
Andrew Gaved, editor-in-chief of RAC Magazine said: “The fantastic showcase of technology and best practice we saw at the Awards shows that the cooling industry is continuing to thrive, whatever the politicians throw at us.”
Air Conditioning Innovation - Chillers and Controls
Winners- Paul Lawrence, Aermec, Modular Chiller
Air Conditioning Innovation - Components / Peripherals / Processes
Winners- Andy Harvey, Advanced Engineering, HydroFoam 2.0
Air Conditioning Innovation - Cooling (non-chillers)
Winners- Steve Paddock, LG, LG Multi V S Heat Recovery
Air Conditioning Product of the Year - Accessories & Peripherals
Winners- Simon Kinnear, CP Electronics, The GESM-AC from CP Electronics
Air Conditioning Product of the Year - Chillers
Winners- Nancy Jonsson, Carrier, Aquaforce Vision 30KAV Chiller
Air Conditioning Product of the Year - VRFS, SPLITS AND OTHER COOLING
Winners- Tim Mitchell, Klima-Therm, Althermo DMR-H Hybrid Adiabatic Cylindrical Dry Cooler
Building Energy Project
Winners- Robert Unsworth, GEA, Cool Heating 2
Cold Chain Innovation / Project
Winners- James Bailey, Asda, Asda DRIVE (Mistral)
Environmental Collaboration
Winners- Paul Liddle, Iceline Yorkshire, Refrigeration Waste Recycling
International Achievement
Winners- NnaemekaIkegwuonu, ColdHubs, Solar Powered Walk-in Cold Rooms
Low Carbon Achievement
Winners- Paul Liddle, Iceline Yorkshire, Refrigeration Waste Recycling
RAC Contractor of the Year
Winners- Lisa Pogson, Airmaster Air Conditioning
Refrigeration Innovation - Components / Peripherals / Processes
Winners- Anne Flanagan, Star Refrigeration, Ethos - Performance Optimisation and Energy Management
Refrigeration Innovation - Standalone
Winners- steve walford, Yanmar Europe, Gas Engine-driven Refrigeration Series
Refrigeration Innovation - System
Winners- James Bailey, Asda, Asda DRIVE (HFO)
Refrigeration Product of the Year - Components / Peripherals
Winners- Rebecca Heath, Kenfield, K750 Insulated Door
Refrigeration Product of the Year - System or Stand Alone
Winners- Lorraine Nugent, Panasonic Heating & Cooling, CO2 Condensing Units
Retail Initiative
Winners- Rebecca Heath, Kenfield, K750 insulated door
Retail Project
Winners- James Bailey, Aldi, ALDI Project Fresh
RAC and IOR National Student of the Year
Winners- Steve Smith
A note of thanks -
Thank you to
Showtime Photo Booth
for providing their GIF photo booth