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Churchyard joins Omega Solutions

UK: Brian Churchyard, head of engineering at Asda, has joined James Bailey at his new refrigeration consultancy, Omega Solutions (Cross Hills), as MD.

Churchyard had been with Asda for more than 15 years, latterly as building model, engineering and energy senior manager. A fellow of the Institute of Refrigeration, he first cut his teeth in the industry during more than 12 years in a number of engineering roles at commercial refrigeration manufacturer Epta. 

Omega Solutions was formed this year by James Bailey, the original founder of Wave Refrigeration. Based in Yorkshire, Omega specialises in developing solutions and providing services to reduce carbon emissions through engineering and education.

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