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The "fridge" needs defrosting

USA: As Chicago's original 1920s-built Fulton Market Cold Store begins its transformation into a new headquarters for a major bicycle component manufacturer, those involved in the building's redevelopment have released some stunning images of its interior.
The building finally closed down last year, after its owners moved the business to a modern warehouse in the suburbs. Over the last five years the building had been running at one-third capacity and this, combined with a lack of maintenance, had left its interior encrusted with ice.

Astounding photos of the ice build-up can be seen here: http://blog.perkinswill.com/emerging-from-the-deep-freeze-srams-new-global-headquarters/

A time lapse video of the defrost can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_iPcqfjX0Y&feature=youtu.be

A brief history of the building has been documented here: http://www.ediblegeography.com/defrost-prior-to-consumption/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdibleGeography+%28Edible+Geography%29

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
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