ACR Journal

October 2022 | November 2022 NEWS 04 Volume 8 No.5 HYDRATECH EXPANDS INTO US Heat transfer fluid specialist Hydratech is expanding its global operations with the opening of a first US site. Located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the new production facility and o ce space enables Hydratech to introduce their products and services to the American RAC, HVAC and renewables markets, as well as developing their existing relationships with the likes of Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Papa John’s and Haribo. Ben Hickson, international sales director, said: “A key objective since our formation in 1998 has been the establishment of technical partnerships with those responsible for cooling and heating system design, installation, and operation, to improve e ciency, save energy and avoid costly downtime. “Our engineers, chemists and analysts work with high-profile clients across all business and industry sectors throughout the UK and Europe, implementing a fully integrated approach to fluid selection, monitoring and management. “We can’t wait to work in partnership with leading businesses across the U.S., to provide the unrivalled technical support and market-leading products that have made us the foremost heat transfer fluid experts in our current marketplace.’ Founded 25 years ago in Swansea, Hydratech also has sites in Rotterdam and Aalborg, Denmark. www.hydratech.co.uk Mansfield Pollard gives all staff £2,500 pay rise Yorkshire-based air management manufacturer Mansfield Pollard is giving all its sta a £2,500 pay rise to help ease the cost of living crisis. Lou Frankland, managing director, said: “To help assist with the recent rise in living costs, the board of directors have made the decision to award all sta a £2,500 per year pay rise. "The pay rise is e ective from 1st August 2022, applicable to all sta members serving longer than 12 weeks and is not a ected by any recent pay reviews. The board of directors would like to take this opportunity to thank all sta members for their hard work and support over this past year.'' Mansfield Pollard is a specialist air management manufacturer based in Bradford for over 155 years, supplying into the healthcare, data centre and power generation markets. TOSHIBA ANNOUNCES SHRM ADVANCE VRF ON R32 Toshiba has unveiled the latest generation of its award-winning VRF air conditioning system, which operates on the lower GWP refrigerant R32. The use of R32 and a reduced refrigerant charge is said to enable SHRM Advance to deliver a reduction of up 80%* in equivalent carbon emissions when compared to a similarly sized R410A system. It features a more compact chassis, lower noise levels, the ability to choose between three-pipe heat recovery and two-pipe heat pump operation, together with safety features including an integrated leak detection and shut-o valve system. SHRM Advance is available in 8-24HP capacity units and is designed to enable o ce buildings, large shops and restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational establishments to achieve class-leading sustainability credentials, while also reducing running costs. *Precise percentage will depend on the system design for each installation. Toshiba advertorial: page 30 Lou Frankland of Mansfield Pollard