LEADING food retailers will reveal their latest plans for reducing the environmental impact of stores at the forthcoming Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show 2012, which takes place in Hall 19 at the NEC from 13 to 15 March.
Representatives of Marks & Spencer, John Lewis Partnership and The Co-operative Group will set out their plans for sustainable solutions for the energy-intensive food and buildings sides of their businesses.

The companies will give an update on new approaches and developments in technology for refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and overall energy management systems across their stores and nationwide estates.

Robert Arthur of Marks & Spencer will also give a presentation on an important new agreement signed by the major supermarkets designed to ensure the environmental impact of their refrigeration systems is minimised.

The cutting edge seminar programme takes place in two purpose-designed auditoriums on the floor of the exhibition, focussing respectively on technical developments and business intelligence.

The exhibition is the only national showcase for new technology, knowledge transfer and networking for industry and end users whose businesses rely on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

With more than 100 leading companies from both the UK and overseas exhibiting, it provides a not-to-be-missed opportunity to get up to date with the latest advances in cooling technology and related services.

Visitors can pre-register to attend the show via the show website, with free access to seminars on a first-come, first-served basis. The full programme includes 30 must-attend sessions on cutting-edge topics, enabling visitors to get up to speed with the most important developments across the air conditioning and refrigeration sector.

'With a top-notch seminar programme addressing the industry's burning issues, a comprehensive exhibitor list, and hands-on access to the latest design trends and technology, the show is set to be a must-attend event for everyone whose business depends on cooling, air conditioning or heat pumps,' says Iona Spencer, the show's sales manager.

Visitors will be able to see the latest offering from well-known companies such as: AHT Cooling Systems, Bitzer UK, Danfoss, Dorin, Emerson Climate Technologies, Frascold, Fujitsu General (UK) , GEA Searle, Gram (UK), Hoshizaki, HRP, Hubbard, J&E Hall International, Javac, Mexichem Fluor, National Refrigerants, Oceanair, Sabroe, Teknic Refrigeration, Thermofrost Cryo and Carrier UK.

For more details on visiting and to register, see: www.acrshow.co.uk/register
For more details on exhibiting, contact Iona Spencer on 020 8651 7113; or email iona.spencer@fav-house.com