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Carter Thermal to host IOR Talk and Tour 

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration will hold its first-ever in-person Talk & Tour at Carter Thermal Industries next month. 

This half-day event on 19 May will bring together delegates from across the RACHP sector to explore the practical path to net zero.

The programme will include three talks covering the design of energy efficient systems, reuse and recycling, and how technology influences food retail.

Delegates will also receive a tour of Carter’s Birmingham net zero training and innovation centre, where the event will be held.

This Talk & Tour is the first edition of a series of in-person events hosted by the IOR, which will include expert-led talks on topics of interest and behind-the-scenes access to some of the industry’s most innovative sites. 

Talk & Tour events are free to book and offer the opportunity to stay informed and gain CPD certification, connect with peers, and see how innovation is shaping the future of sustainable cooling.

Register here for your free place.

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