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CLIMARITE REFRIGERATION NAMED ‘CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR’ AT 2025 ACR NEWS AWARDS

Climarite Refrigeration, a leading specialist in temperature-controlled environments and BFFF member, is proud to announce its recognition as “Contractor of the Year” at the 2025 ACR News Awards.

The win that underscores the company’s critical role in supporting the British frozen food industry with sustainable, high-performance and cost-effective refrigeration solutions.

With a growing demand for energy-efficient and reliable cold chain infrastructure, Climarite has emerged as a key partner to frozen food manufacturers and processors across the UK. From ultra-low temperature storage facilities to smart defrost systems and remote monitoring technologies, Climarite’s work has helped ensure product quality, food safety and operational efficiency across the supply chain.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognised with this award,” said Patrick Connolly, Managing Director at Climarite Refrigeration. “The frozen food industry relies on precision, reliability, and innovation — and that’s exactly what our team delivers every day. This win isn’t just for us, it’s a win for the wider cold chain community we’re proud to serve.”

Judges at the ACR News Awards praised Climarite for its industry-leading expertise, focus on sustainability and its exceptional client support in high-demand sectors like frozen food manufacturing and storage.

Recent projects include the installation of advanced low-GWP systems for national cold storage networks, energy-optimised blast freezing facilities and retrofitting ageing infrastructure to meet today’s regulatory and environmental standards — all delivered with a focus on minimising downtime and maximising efficiency.

As frozen food continues to be a cornerstone of British food resilience and innovation, Climarite’s award-winning service ensures the sector can meet growing demand without compromising on quality or sustainability.

For full details about the awards and 2025 winners visit ACR News Awards: https://acrnewsawards.com/2025-winners/
For more information about Climarite’s service contact Patrick Connolly: 01704 630 515 patrick@climarite.com

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