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Thrive in ’25: Smarter Refrigeration for Energy Efficiency

In 2025, UK businesses are operating in an increasingly difficult financial environment. Rising employer costs, a higher National Living Wage, and unrelenting energy prices are eating into margins across the board. For energy-intensive sectors—especially those reliant on commercial refrigeration—profitability now hinges on efficiency (or self-power generation). At Ultra Refrigeration, we know that the solution isn’t […]

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Newsletter | July 2025

Ultra: A Victim of Our Own Success? It’s the middle of summer. Temperatures are soaring, systems are under maximum load… and our phones are quiet. At a time when breakdown calls would usually be climbing, we’re experiencing something unexpected — near silence. But it’s not due to lack of business. In fact, quite the opposite.

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Case Study: Intelligent Retrofit & Energy Monitoring at Haskell & Co

Client Overview Haskell & Co, a Nottinghamshire-based refrigeration contractor, operates a critical facility providing cold storage and blast freezing services to a variety of clients in the food supply chain. Known for their dependable service and robust operational standards, Haskells’ Nottinghamshire site plays a key role in ensuring products remain in prime condition throughout the cold chain.

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From Concept to Cold Chain: How Ultra Developed Its New A2L Condensing Unit Range

In an industry under increasing regulatory pressure to innovate, Ultra Refrigeration has taken a bold step forward with the introduction of its new A2L-ready condensing unit range. But this launch isn’t just about a product—it’s about a philosophy. A way of thinking that places technical rigour, real-world application, and long-term sustainability at the heart of

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Newsletter | June 2025

Thrive in ’25: Cutting Costs & Boosting Efficiency With energy costs remaining stubbornly high and operational expenses climbing — from rising wage expectations to increased employer contributions — businesses are under growing pressure to do more with less. As the warmer months approach, the demand on refrigeration and cooling systems intensifies, making operational efficiency not

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Newsletter | May 2025

Thrive in ’25: Cutting Costs & Boosting Efficiency Persistently high energy costs and rising operational expenses require fresh, innovative approaches to sustain profitability. With recent increases in employer contributions, higher wage demands, and unrelenting energy prices, operational efficiency has become not just important — but absolutely critical for long-term success. This Month in Series 3:

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UK Refrigeration, Regulation and the Road Ahead: A Tiered Approach to F-Gas Policy

The refrigeration industry is no stranger to change. From compressor technology to energy efficiency, from refrigerant selection to system design, we’re constantly adapting to meet regulatory, environmental and efficiency demands. But one thing we need more than anything—especially when it comes to long-term investment, innovation and the move towards Net Zero—is clarity. Currently, the UK’s

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Innovative refrigeration system design for energy saving and sustainability

The evolution of refrigeration system control and management

Advanced system management for refrigeration systems is becoming a standard requirement for new designs and, increasingly, specified as a retro-fit to existing systems. These systems vary in complexity and the benefits they bring operators as Anthony Lomas, Operations Director of Ultra Refrigeration, explains. Refrigeration System Management Timeline This timeline highlights key developments in refrigeration system

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