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Face change with Dean & Wood

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UK: Refrigeration wholesaler Dean & Wood kicks off its latest round of Facing Change roadshows with events in Southampton and Watford this month.

With the industry facing unprecedented change Dean & Wood’s roadshows provide a local opportunity for engineers and end-users to learn more from manufacturers about products that will assist in energy management and environmental protection.

Presentations are planned from Mitsubishi Electric, Danfoss, Lu-Ve, Frascold and Harp International on a wide range of subjects including R22 replacement, low GWP HFCs and natural refrigerants and getting the best from energy efficient equipment and controls. There will also be a timely talk from Harp on the new proposed revisions to the F-gas regulations and how they could affect you.

In addition, there will be ample time during the event to quiz the presenters on a one-to-one basis.

The dates and venues are:
January 29: Botleigh Grange Hotel, Hedge End, Southampton
January 30: Hilton Watford Hotel
March 6: Mercure Hotel, Norwich
March 13 Village Hotel Leeds South, Tingley, Leeds

Presentations commence at 7pm finishing at around 8.45pm followed by a buffet and open bar.

For more information and to book your place email facingchange@dean-wood.co.uk.

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