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Northern Branch to hold breakfast briefing

UK: The Northern Branch of the Institute of Refrigeration has announced that its first Technical Breakfast briefing will be held next month at South Shields FC.

Following a format which has become popular amongst the membership at other IoR branches, the Northern Branch meeting on 11 June will include two talks and ample time for networking. 

Graeme Fox of the F-Gas Register will provide an update on how legislation will be changing in the coming years and what contractors and suppliers need to do to stay compliant. 

In addition, Joblogic Service Management Software will be delivering a talk on its innovative software and how it helps contractors manage their work more efficiently by streamlining job scheduling, improving communication, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Register for the event here.

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