Mr Bevington is a familiar face within the food retail industry where he has held senior business development positions promoting the transition to C02 refrigeration with Carter Synergy, EPTA and Carrier. Mr Bevington is a qualified Refrigeration Engineer, IOR member and has a degree in Building Services Engineering and HND in Mechanical Engineering.

Mr Bevington commented: 'I have a passion for the industry change towards natural refrigerants for a sustainable future. Beijer Ref has the same aligned vision with the added feature of an actual product portfolio, in house refrigeration training academy and an enviable logistical route to market.'

John Billson, managing director of Beijer Ref UK & ireland said: 'I am delighted to have Paul on board to help catapult our business to a new and unique level.'