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Bob Atkins set to retire

UK: Bob Atkins, an important member of the Hubbard Products commercial refrigeration team for an almost uninterrupted 28 years, is set to retire.

Well known within the refrigeration industry in the Midlands and North of England, his decision to retire follows a short period of ill health.

As regional manager for Hubbard Products, Bob was noted for his involvement in the launch of Hubbard Products range of packaged condensing units that are now specified by a large number of national and international ‘blue-chip’ retailers.

“Bob’s decision to retire is one that has clearly been given a great deal of thought and one that we have met with the utmost respect and support – it is never an easy decision to make,” commented Hubbard Products CEO Pat Maughan.

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