Podcast: Paving the Way to A2L Technology in Commercial Refrigeration
When a leading US beverage distributor who’s looking to stay ahead of the HFC-phasedown partners with a global refrigeration solutions leader who's making gains with the use of A2Ls in commercial refrigeration, the outcome is a next-generation refrigeration install with real impact.
Tune into this podcast as Chemours hosts a project retrospective on the recent installation for Hensley Beverage Corporation.
Along with their project partners Heatcraft and Copeland, they’ll discuss project challenges and lessons learned from this successful collaboration to replace an aging R-22 system with a sustainable low to medium temperature system and A2L technology.
This installation for Hensley has effectively paved the way for companies throughout the commercial refrigeration industry to adopt refrigerant technologies that are both cost-effective and environmentally sustainable.
Presenters
Jeff Warther - Market Development Senior Consultant, Chemours
Jeff Warther has been involved in the HVACR industry for nearly 35 years, working in roles from service manager, territory manager, and product support engineer to marketing manager and agency liaison. He's held positions with Carrier, Danfoss, and Habegger Corporation. Jeff holds an associate degree in HVACR Design and Electro-Mechanical Engineering and a bachelor's degree in Business Management.
He serves as Market Development Senior Consultant in North America for Chemours.
Joe Summers - Senior Product Manager, Copeland
Working in collaboration with many of the highly skilled engineers at Copeland, Joe leads new product development activities as the senior product manager for scroll and drives. In his role, he and his team develop scroll compressors, variable frequency drives and low-power electronics focused on commercial refrigeration. Joe has worked in the electro-mechanical engineering industry for over 15 years. He earned a degree in electronics from UVCC, a BA from the University of Toledo, and an MBA from the University of Dayton.
Mike Pennington - Director of Engineering, Heatcraft
Mike Pennington is director of engineering at Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, with more than 35 years of experience primarily in HVACR. During his time in industry, Mike has cultivated extensive knowledge in engineering, manufacturing and product development, and is well-versed in the complex regulatory environment – including current and future Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements and the evolving low-GWP and alternative refrigerants landscape.
Mike joined Lennox in 2010 and Heatcraft in 2017. He manages a collaborative team, often working with research and development to adapt to a “regulated world” and position Heatcraft as a leader. He is involved with government affairs committees – along with HARDI, AHRI and other industry associations – and advocates for policy to benefit both the industry and the environment.
Mike earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Oklahoma State University.
About The Chemours Company
Chemours is a different kind of chemistry company, driven by our purpose to create a better world through the power of courageous chemistry. With a world-class portfolio, we provide solutions for industries ranging from automotive, paints, and laminates to advanced electronics, construction, energy, and telecommunications, helping to make a world that is more colorful, capable, and cleaner
