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Hannaby made director of CB Refrigeration

UK: Tom Hannaby has been made a director of Caerphilly based refrigeration and air conditioning company CB Refrigeration.

Based in South Wales, CB Refrigeration Ltd was established in 1968 and now offers a full bespoke turnkey solution from refrigeration systems for a variety of sectors including all types of hospitality and cold stores; to supplying the latest quality ice machines, glass washers and commercial refrigeration units.

The business was purchased by electrical engineering and facilities company Ayjay Group in August 2016 and given a fresh look, approach and direction, which has supported expansion into larger commercial projects.

Tom joined CB Refrigeration as operations manager, following the takeover in 2016. Prior to that he spent three years as operations manager at refrigeration and air conditioning specialists Flowrite Services.

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