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ACR Show receives end user support

ACR-Show-2106-logoUK: The forthcoming ACR Show 2016 has received further support from manufacturer, supplier and end user groups.

The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), the Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers (ASERCOM) and the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) have all pledged their support for 2016 event which takes place at the NEC from February 16-18.

Brian Young, chief executive of the BFFF, which represents over 300 members from across the cold chain, said: “We are delighted to be at the show and delivering a seminar. The ACR Show has a lot of synergy with our members, so this will be of great interest to them.”

Expressing his support for the ACR Show, ASERCOM president, Claude Blanc said: “At ASERCOM we believe that it is vital to have events such as the ACR Show. These platforms give all members of our industry the opportunity to spread their ideas and the chance to inspire each other.”

A spokesperson for the EHPA said: “We wish the ACR show great success in putting the spotlight on heat-pump solutions for the energy transition!”

These new groups join the Institute of Refrigeration, contractors’ association B&ES, manufacturers body FETA and F-gas company registration firm REFCOM.

 For more information visit www.acrshow.com

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