Visitors to the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show 2014 (ACR Show) which opens in two weeks' time will gain an exclusive insight into the latest green technologies being developed for use in UK supermarkets.
The exhibition, which takes place at the NEC from 11 to 13 February, is the only national event of its kind for the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.

Supermarkets are major users of cooling technology and currently in a race to develop the most environmentally friendly systems, in order to cut their carbon emissions, reduce running costs and demonstrate concern for the environment.

The key seminar, entitled The Greening of the Supermarkets, takes place on Wednesday 12 February and includes presentations from several experts working at the forefront of new supermarket technology. Access is free to visitors attending the show.

Refrigeration development manager for The Co-op Group, Bill Watson, will give an update on developments in reducing store energy use and harnessing environmentally responsible refrigerants.

Bob Arthur of Frigesco will highlight how new flash defrost technology, based on specialist phase-change material, can dramatically cut energy use in cold stores and refrigerated display cabinets.

Global VP sales for Nualight, Chris Russell, will outline the latest developments in low carbon LED lighting systems, and how they are being applied to supermarkets across the UK and internationally.

Tim Mitchell and Roberto Mallozzi of Klima-Therm will present a new type of cascade refrigeration system, based on propane and carbon dioxide, now being trialled by a major international supermarket.

Other seminars at the show will focus on:

· the latest changes to the F-Gas Regulation and what they mean for industry and end users;

· how to control air conditioning over the internet;

· the latest developments in refrigerants;

· details on recent performance trials with HFO chillers;

· design guide for VRF air conditioning systems;

· making the most of mobile apps for engineers.

Event director, Jan Thorpe, said: 'The show seminars were a massive success at the last event, with The Greening of the Supermarkets session topping the bill and visitors overflowing into the aisles. It remains a red hot topic. People should register now to ensure they get fast-track access to the exhibition and secure their place.'

To register for the show now visit: www.acrshow.co.uk

For details on exhibiting, contact Jan Thorpe on 01622 699 113, or Karena Cooper on 01622 699150 (email jthorpe@datateam.co.uk or kcooper@datateam.co.uk)