36 | Company focused on prioritising sustainability Active Refrigeration has long been involved in industry-level discussions to drive change for the better. T T from page 34 Active Refrigeration - Christchurch: 25th Anniversary REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Sustainability is a core value for Active Refrigeration, which uses natural refrigerant technologies, providing efficient and cost-effective systems with a lower environmental impact. Compared to high global warming potential (GWP) F-gases, Brent says natural refrigerants like ammonia and carbon dioxide are much more climate-friendly alternatives. One of many memorable projects for Active Refrigeration involved working with Hellers to deliver a hot water heat pump system at their Kaiapoi plant to recover ammonia discharge from the refrigeration system to heat the plant’s hot water needs. The project won the Innovation Award at the 2016 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Awards. This technology has since continued to gain momentum as a win-win solution that cuts emissions and costs. “One of our big drivers as a company is to be involved in decarbonisation, so to see these ammonia-sourced heat pumps playing a big part in that is very exciting. “We’re focused on providing solutions that are better for the environment as well as being cost-effective at the point of installation and designed to have lower running costs. “There have been big advances in technology – and it keeps evolving,” says Brent. Active Refrigeration has long been involved in industry-level discussions to drive change for the better, as well as sector-led groups developing apprenticeship training. Last year, Active Refrigeration entered a strategic investment partnership with Direct Capital, along with refrigeration and HVAC specialist Thermal Solutions. Together, Active Refrigeration and Thermal Solutions are well-positioned to continue delivering industry-leading solutions to the New Zealand market. Looking ahead to the next 25 years, Brent says the repositioning ensures that Active Refrigeration will continue moving ahead strongly and positively into the future. Specializing in bespoke insulated panel builds for food processing, cold storage, and transportable units across Christchurch. Delivering quality workmanship with over 31 years of industry experience. Custom Insulated Panel Solutions 03 3499 367 paneltech.co.nz info@paneltech.co.nz 1440 Main North Road, RD3, Waikuku 7473, New Zealand
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