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IoR adds 11 new Fellows

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has announced the elevation of 11 existing members to Fellows in recognition of their technical expertise, leadership and contribution to the industry.  

The list of new IOR Fellows appointed for 2024 are: 

Andrew Bowden, managing director, J&E Hall 
Hayley Cattell, group sales director, Beijer Ref
Nabil Cook, technical director, Omega Solutions
Paul Cowan, refrigeration director, CBES
Yunting Ge, professor of building services engineering, London South Bank University
Geoff Hammond, professor emeritus, Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath
Ricky Keene, senior project engineer, Beijer Ref
Lawrence Leask, Kaizen Energy Consultancy Ltd 
Gary McVittie, consultant, Star Technical Solutions
Sam Parris, sales and business development manager, Carter Synergy 
Mark Woods, former MD,  Space Engineering.

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