ACR-News
Know what you want? Try our 'Supplier Directory' 

A-Gas participates in soapbox race for charity

Engineers from refrigerant specialists A-Gas, were in pole position to enter the popular Portishead Soapbox Derby to raise money for St Peter’s Hospice in Bristol. 

Sam Pearce shows his driving skills in the Portishead Soapbox Derby.

The team decided to build a cart for the race using an electrical-powered A-Gas Rapid Recovery unit as inspiration. Their innovation paid off when they finished a creditable 11th out of the 40 entrants against many more experienced teams. 
 
Special mention must go to driver Sam Pearce, who showed great technique in getting the vehicle down the course despite suffering a few bumps and bruises along the way. 

St Peter’s Hospice cares for adults with life-limiting illnesses and through their hard work the A-Gas team will raise hundreds of pounds for the charity.

The IOR Annual Conference – a conference on-demand

Delegates to the IOR Annual Conference taking place from 21 to 22 April will get the chance to access the event live and all sessions and recordings for up six months afterwards providing fantastic value and allowing anyone registering for the event ...

  01-Apr-2021

From historic church to high-performance training hub

In 2025, Ellis Training, a leading UK HVAC&R training provider, recently completed a long-anticipated move into their new permanent home, a stunning former Methodist church built in 1891 and based in Hertford. The relocation marked the end of a ...

  26-Feb-2026

F&R Products Ltd - the Trusted UK Industrial Refrigeration Specialist

F&R Products Ltd, a leading UK supplier of industrial water chillers and refrigeration solutions, continues to support businesses across the UK and Ireland with reliable, energy-efficient cooling systems and expert technical support.
  23-Jan-2026
ACR News is the number one magazine in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Don’t miss out, subscribe today!
Subcribe to ACR News

Diary