< Previous50:Layout 1 27/1/12 10:05 Page 1ACRwww.fdiforum.net51The event, which takes place in Hall 19at the NEC, will showcase the latestproducts and technology across thecommercial and industrial refrigerationand air conditioning sector and get up todate with the latest legislation andtechnical trends. Visitors will also havefree access to the UK’s cooling experts inthree days of cutting edge seminars,which will run throughout the event.Iona Spencer, who is headingexhibition sales, says, “With a top notchseminar programme addressing theindustry’s burning issues, acomprehensive exhibitor list, and handson access to the latest design trends andtechnology, the show is set to be a must-attend event for everyone whoselivelihoods depend on cooling, airconditioning or heat pumps.”Air conditioning and refrigerationequipment accounts for around 20% oftotal UK energy consumption. Withenergy costs rocketing, cutting runningcosts is a key issue for end users. Thiswill be reflected in the high profileseminar programme, with practicalpresentations showing how the trade andend users can cut running costs andcarbon emissions from cooling plant.With energy costs increasing, heatpumps are seen by many as one of themost promising technologies forharnessing renewable energy. They cansignificantly cut energy costs by as muchLeft: The ACR Show takes place at Hall 19 of theBirmingham NEC on 13th to 15th MarchAbove: Iona Spencer, who is heading exhibition sales,says the show is set to be a must-attend eventLatest advances in refrigeration andair conditioning equipment at ACRThe Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show, at the Birmingham NEC from 13th to15th March, is the only national showcase for innovation, networking and knowledgetransfer for industry and cooling equipment end users whose businesses rely on airconditioning and refrigeration plant and equipment.ICS Industrial CoolingICS has successfully helped a food pro-ducer who’s batter mix was reaching un-workable temperatures of 50°C. This wasdue to the water feeding the mix at around18oC and high ambient conditions.ICS provided a skid mounted packagecomprising of a food safe, washable GRPlined 350 litre, insulated buffer tank,cooled by a fully packaged 15kWTAEevo081 air cooled chiller via a plateheat exchanger. This was custom builtusing a non-ferrous, food safe cooling cir-cuit with quick release water and power connections. All pipework was stainless steel; allowing itto be cleaned. The chiller now supplies water at 1°C, cooling the water in the tank to 5°C which can then bedrawn off as batches are required resulting in a smooth consistency and batter temperature of30°C. Tel: 0800 169 3861 www.icstemp.comStand J152 51-52:Layout 1 27/1/12 10:07 Page 152www.fdiforum.netACRVisit us on stand A39 & be enteredinto a prizedraw to WIN aniPod Touch& be enteredinto a prizedraw to WIN aniPod Touchas 50%, while ensuring high quality comfort conditions forbuilding occupants. The dedicated heat pump arena, sponsored byPanasonic, will give visitors an opportunity to see the latest heatpump technology coming onstream.The show will also feature a Skills Centre with training expertson hand to provide visitors with information on air conditioningand refrigeration courses and grants available. Sponsored bywholesaler HRP, the Skills Centre is being supported by theindustry key training bodies SummitSkills, City & Guilds andBEST.Chris Bailey from City & Guilds will be available throughoutthe show to give visitors advice on qualifications and details aboutthe work of the organisation. Michael Reeves, developmentmanager and project manager for the SkillMandE Competitions,will be on hand on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th to discussqualifications, apprenticeships and much more, and a trainingadvisor from BEST will be available to offer advice on theorganisation’s ACR training courses.The ACR Show is at the Birmingham NEC on 13th to 15thMarch, and for more details and to register to attend, visitwww.acrshow.co.uk/register. For more details on exhibiting,contact Iona Spencer on 020 8651 7113 or iona.spencer@fav-house.com.Food & Drink International will be exhibiting at the show. Visitus on Stand A39 and be entered into a prize draw to win an iPodTouch.51-52:Layout 1 27/1/12 10:07 Page 2ACR - GALXCwww.fdiforum.net53GalxC Cooling Services wasestablished in 2006 by Ben David andIain Hazell with long and proven trackrecords in the industry, havingsuccessfully operated in both service salesand hire within the process, AC andrefrigeration sectors. The Southampton-based company offer a complete solutionincluding the supply, service andmaintenance of a variety of coolingsystems such as water chillers and air-conditioning equipment.GalxC is committed to qualitycustomer service. This policy has enabledit to build up an impressive and loyalcustomer base, operating in a diverserange of sectors.The business is led by a team of highly-experienced engineers that hold years oftechnical knowledge and are fullycommitted to delivering a prompt,efficient and value-for-money service,without compromising on quality. Thecompany ethos is simple: ‘Customerfocus is our passion and priority’.GalxC operates nationwide, respondingeffectively without incurring additionalcosts from excessive travelling, eachengineer carries up-to-date stock and isable to replenish, ensuring minimumdown time and ‘first timefix’ throughout the UK.The addition of GalxCAir Conditioning and Refrigeration Ltd,formed in November, enables GalxC tocover a wider spectrum of activities, fromindustrial, air-conditioning, chilled waterand heat pump systems to VRFTechnology (Mitsubishi Electric) andCommercial Refrigeration. GalxC offer expert advice on all aspectsacross the process cooling and air-conditioning market accompanied with ahigh quality maintenance service. Therange of services includes planning,design, installation, commissioning,servicing and maintenance. All solutionsand systems provided by GalxC meet allcurrent energy and environmentalconsiderationsGalxC has developed a successful salesoperation and the reputation for qualityand service, this has given an entrée intoareas which would otherwise not havebeen possible. This has continued andbased upon its success, the airconditioning division was created. Thishas already had significant success,winning contracts with a number of highprofile, blue chip clients.GalxC will be exhibiting at the ACRShow from 13th to 15th March at theNEC in Birmingham at stand H5, wherethey will be showing their range ofprocess cooling chillers.GalxC’s Ben David says: “We arecontinuously developing innovativesystems. Our PCC (Process CoolingChiller Range 5Kw-230Kw) was designedand built jointly with our Italianmanufacturers and first appeared in theUK Market October 2010. A year and ahalf on and we are spreading the word onthe range and have had some excellentfeedback. “On the back of this success, GalxChave developed an alternative to HFCrefrigerant water chillers, hydrocarbonchillers resulting in a zero ODP and lowGWP for a greener environment.“ACR will be our third show in thelast 6 months, showcasing our innovativerange at other exhibitions has beenhelpful for us. We have had a very goodresponse from visitors. On the back ofthis, we felt exhibiting is a good platformfor continuing our marketing.”GalxC Cooling Services LimitedUnit 3, Lulworth Business CentreNutwood Way, TottonSouthampton, HampshireSO40 3WWTel: 0845 5080795Email: sales@galxc.co.ukwww.galxc.co.ukGalx°C- successsix years onSix years from its launch and thanks to innovationand experience, GalxC have seen continuingsuccess through challenging economic times53:Layout 1 27/1/12 10:11 Page 1Features• PROCESSING SPOTLIGHT • CAPS & CLOSURES • COMMERCIAL CLEANING • LOADING BAYS & DOORS • FOOD SERVICE Regulars• CONTROL & AUTOMATION SHOWCASE • MEET THE EXPERT • IMPORT & EXPORT Previews• FOODEX • FOOD & DRINK EXPO • THE NATIONAL CONVENIENCE SHOW • LOGIMAT • ANUGA FOODTEC • THE NATURAL FOOD SHOW Next month inINTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&Drinkwww.fdiforum.netMarch 2012 - Deadline 15th February 2012 Subscribe today and receive3 issues for FREETELEPHONE+44 (0) 1472 310305FOR FURTHER DETAILSFrom only £31.50 youreceive 12 issues ofFood and DrinkInternational, theequivalent of 3 free issues,delivered direct to yourdesk.£31.50 UK£42.30 Europe£68.58 ROWPHOTO: NEWSCAST54:Layout 1 27/1/12 10:09 Page 1Conference discusses the modifications and whatconsequences they will bring for the industry.Alongside an overview of the changes, theconference will attend to numerous questions indetail. Mandatory and voluntary labelling ofnutrition, allergens and food additives, countryof origin labelling, the handling of the transitionperiod as well as probable implementationstrategies and much else will be part of theevent’s agenda.For more information, visit www.akadmie-fresenius.de.25th-27th MarchFood & Drink ExpoNEC, BirminghamFood & Drink Expo offers suppliers from theUK and overseas an opportunity to showcaseproducts and services to key decision makers inthe grocery, wholesale, foodservice,manufacturing and speciality retail sectors. Thelast event welcomed over 26,500 visitors throughits doors and the live event theatres and contentmeans it is likely to enjoy similar success thisyear.The event runs alongside Farm Shop & Deli,dedicated to speciality retail in its entirety. In2011 this show was awarded the accolade of BestTrade Launch Show.For more information, visitwww.foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk.1st-2nd AprilNatural Food ShowOlympia, LondonShowcasing thousands of speciality food anddrink brands from over three hundredexhibitors, the Natural Food Show providesthousands of professional food buyers with thewidest choice of natural, organic, biodynamic,Fairtrade, free-from and special diet products. New features this year include the NaturalFood Show’s first ever dedicated Vegan Societypavilion. There will also be plenty ofopportunity for buyers to refresh theirinternational ranges, with an all new Frenchpavilion. The popular Soil Association OrganicMarketplace promoting local delicacies frominnovative new start-ups, will also return.For more information, visitwww.naturalproducts.co.uk.claims regulation with other regulations. For more information, visit www.eas.eu/Event/32.13th-15th MarchACR ShowNEC, BirminghamThe Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Showis the only national showcase for innovation,networking and knowledge transfer for industryand cooling equipment end users whosebusinesses rely on air conditioning andrefrigeration plant and equipment.The event will showcase the latest productsand technology across the commercial andindustrial refrigeration and air conditioningsector and get up to date with the latestlegislation and technical trends. Visitors will alsohave free access to leading cooling experts inthree days of cutting edge seminars, which willrun throughout the event.For more information, visit www.acrshow.co.uk.13th-15th MarchCFIA RennesParc Expo, Rennes AirportCFIA is the biggest food processing industrytrade show in the heart of Europe’s leading Agro-food region. Some 1300 exhibitors are expected,divided into three sectors – around 750specialising in equipment and processing, 430 inpacking and packaging and 120 in ingredients.Last year was a record breaker in industryinnovation with 83 new products beinghonoured by the CFIA’s award scheme.The Rennes show brings together qualityvisitors from all sectors of the industry. In 2011 it was attended by 12,258 visitors overthe three days.For more information, visit www.cfiaexpo.com.20th-21st MarchThe New Food InformationRegulationPark Inn, CologneIn the next few years, food packaging inEurope will not only be more standardised butalso more consumer-friendly. The Fresenius28th-29th MarchVitafoods South AmericaFrei Caneca Convention Centre, São PauloDiscover the world of nutraceuticals, functional foods,functional drinks and dietary supplements at the only firstevent in South America dedicated to this growing market.With over 75 international ingredients and raw materialssuppliers, visitors will find a range of free attractions designed to update them with the latestdevelopments, findings and discoveries in the industry. A two-day scientific conference will runalongside the exhibition which will attract research scientists, brand managers, business developmentprofessionals from functional food and drink manufactures throughout South America.For more information, visit www.vitafoodssouthamerica.com.28th February-1st MarcheasyFairs MAINTECNEC, BirminghamThe UK’s premier show for maintenance andasset management, easyFairs MAINTEC 2012gives industry professionals an efficient andhighly effective opportunity to meet with thesector’s most innovative people.Now in its 37th year, the show attracts seniordecision makers from across the spectrum ofprocessing and manufacturing industries.Maintenance skills and knowhow are always ingreat demand, but with the speed of technologicalchange a forum can help maintenanceprofessionals to discover new ideas and sourcelatest technologies. MAINTEC will provide thesolutions for you in 2012.For more information, visit www.easyfairs.com.29th February-1st MarchPACKAGING INNOVATIONS 2012NEC, BirminghamPACKAGING INNOVATIONS 2012 isEurope’s top event for primary and secondarypackaging. From the latest materials to designagencies, the entire value chain for developing andproducing branded packaging is represented atthe event.PACKAGING INNOVATIONS 2012 isrenowned as the UK’s most comprehensivepackaging event, co-located with four other shows,ECOPACK, CONTRACT PACK, PACKTECHand PRINT INNOVATIONS. Together the fourshows cover all aspects of packaging, from designand branding concepts, through environmentalsustainability, technology for packaging andoutsourced services, to print innovationsespecially for packaging.For more information, visit www.easyfairs.com.8th MarchThe Nutrition and HealthClaims RegulationHotel Bloom, BrusselsNavigating the European Union’s Nutritionand Health Claims Regulation will be the numberone issue for the food sector in 2012. Thisworkshop by international food policy expertsEAS will cover the advantages and pitfalls.Patrick Coppens and Stefanie Geiser will advisehow to introduce successful claims applications tothe EFSA, how to deal with the practical issuescreated by the regulation for marketing andproduct development, give advice on proprietarydata protection and explain the interplay of theFood & DrinkEventswww.fdiforum.net5555:Layout 1 27/1/12 10:12 Page 1DepositorsBelt FabricationBoilersBottle & Can Drying EquipmentDepositorsEngineeringFilling EquipmentFlow WrappingFreezer SpacersGears & GearboxesIngredients Induction Heat SealingLabellingMetal DetectionPackagingQuality Edge ProtectionSievesShrinkwrappingSpecialist FlooringBoilersCLASSIFIEDCLASSIFIEDindexindexBottle & Can Drying EquipmentTo advertise your services on theClassified pages contact us on01472 3103025 Gateshead Close, Sunderland Road,Sandy, Beds. 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He will also be responsi-ble for increasing sales of beverage containers – including thecost-effective, environmentally-friendly Petainer Keg – in Norwayand Denmark. His appointment reflects the company’s commitmentto further develop its business in the food and beverage industries –both with existing products and with new packaging innovations thatare driving market development.Daniel joined Petainer from Talent Plastics in Sweden where hewas group sales marketing and projects manager. Earlier in his careerhe was responsible for the aftermarket sales at WABCO AutomotiveAB and for sales at AL-KO Kober AB. He says, “This is a great op-portunity to work with many innovative products which offer excellent packaging solutions.”Bar Foods prepares for growthwith management restructureFollowing five years of major growth, BarFoods has restructured its management teamin readiness for the next stage of the com-pany’s expansion strategy.Current sales and marketing director Ais-ling Kemp has been promoted to managing di-rector. Nick Taylor continues as financedirector and Bill Beaumont becomes opera-tions director.Aisling Kemp has been with Bar Foodssince 2002 and previously held roles at JDWetherspoon, Whitbread and Geest. She hasbeen instrumental in driving the firm’s fiveyear commercial strategy, which has grownturnover from £12 million to almost £21 mil-lion in that time. She says, “These changes putthe business on a firm footing to pursue fur-ther growth, led by a committed and energeticmanagement team. In my expanded role I willbe continuing to pursue the business strategy,whilst ensuring that the needs of our cus-tomers continue to come first.”appointmentsGarrett Ingredients appoints newCommercial DirectorGarrett Ingredients has appointed Paul Carlisle to the positionof Commercial Director. The appointment of Paul follows a sig-nificant growth for Garrett Ingredients, part of the Real GoodFood Company, as the business has merged into new marketsthroughout 2011 and expanded its range of products.Working in the food industry for over twenty years, Paul bringswith him a wealth of experience and knowledge. He will now beresponsible for developing the commercial strategy of Garrett In-gredients, developing business opportunities with new and exist-ing customers, while continuing to develop the company’scustomer service strategy.Managing Director, Tom Fowler says, “I’m delighted to an-nounce Paul’s new position within the business which will enableus to continue with our current growth plans. Our focus for 2012will be on sourcing further global supply partners which will enable us to continue to offer the highestquality ingredients at the most competitive rates to UK food manufacturers.”Plusfood UK appointnew Retail ManagerBRF has appointed Paul Blake asUK Retail Manager of Plusfood.Paul, pictured, replaces Simon Bloyswho has recently been made GeneralManager UK & ROI.Paul says, “I am delighted to bejoining Plusfood and look forward tousing my existing knowledge of themeat and poultry industry to con-tinue to progress the great work thathas already been done in the UK re-tail sector, and further build ongrowth with new business between existing and new customers.”Also joining Plusfood in the role of Retail Key Account Manager isRichard Ellett. Both Paul and Richard bring with them a high level of pro-fessionalism, energy and experience from the poultry and cooked meats in-dustry, which will add considerable value to the growth of Plusfood UK.Plusfood is a member of the BRF group, one of the world’s top ten foodcompanies as well as the world’s largest poultry business.58www.fdiforum.netLouise goes on theroad for Beatson ClarkGlass manufacturer Beatson Clarkhas appointed a new Field Sales Exec-utive to its team. Louise Roke will betravelling around the UK generatingnew leads and contacts for BeatsonClark.Louise gained seven years’ sales ex-perience in the mobile phone indus-try before moving into media salesand she has spent the last eight yearsselling commercial advertising.Louise says, “I’ve spent the last month learning about the products andthe business processes so that I can get out on the road and start speakingto potential clients. I can’t wait to shout about the products and what it isthat sets Beatson Clark apart from other glass manufacturers.“Beatson Clark has a unique position in the market place. We have afantastic range of interesting products available off the shelf and are com-mitted to new product development, offering flexibility in design and pro-duction which will make my role very satisfying.”58:Layout 1 27/1/12 10:15 Page 1MENSHEN Packaging UK Ltd.For the manufacture and supply ofcaps and closures.Personal CareChemical IndustryHouseholdFood & BeveragesPharmaceuticalSponge applicatorsWeldspouts/inserts forpouches/flexible packagingVisit our website or call for further information on the full range of products, services and what opportunities are available from the MENSHEN organisation!MENSHEN Packaging UK Ltd. 2nd Floor Unit 3Raleigh WalkBrigantine PlaceCardiff CF10 4LN Tel. +44 290 473147 sales@menshen.co.ukMenshen Packaging UK LtdRaleigh Walk, Cardiff CF104LNsales@menshen.co.ukwww.menshen.co.uk59:Layout 1 27/1/12 10:17 Page 1Next >