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Eight promoted to IoR Fellows

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has announced the promotion of eight members to Fellows of the Institute in recognition of their technical expertise, leadership and contribution to the RACHP industry. 

The 2025 IOR Fellows have been named as:
John Billson, MD of Beijer Ref UK and Ireland,
Nick Franzen, refrigeration advisor,
Juliet Loiselle, publisher of ACR Journal,
Neil McGoldrick, MD at Ice Gold Services,
Julie Murray, IoR board member and head of AncillaryHUB at Beijer Ref,
Steven Padgett, head of technical at Beijer Ref,
Nick Rivers, SCM Frigo UK,
Justin Southwick, head of digital at Carter Thermal Industries Group.

Fellows are appointed by the IoR nominations committee on behalf of the board of IoR trustees. 


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