*In honour of Black History Month, we celebrate the incredible contributions of Frederick McKinley Jones, a pioneer in the refrigerated transportation industry.* Frederick McKinley Jones was a self-taught engineer who founded Thermo King. After serving in the U.S. Army, he partnered with Joseph A. Numero to develop a portable air-cooling unit for trucks, revolutionising the transportation of perishable goods. Throughout his career, Jones received over 60 patents for his inventions. https://lnkd.in/en9xR4qg #BlackHistoryMonth #ThermoKing #ColdChainFederation
Cold Chain Federation
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Reading, berkshire 7,903 followers
The voice of the UK's temperature-controlled logistics industry
About us
Cold Chain Federation is the voice of the temperature-controlled supply chain in the UK. Our members are made up of businesses who operate frozen and chilled storage facilities and/or temperature-controlled distribution vehicles plus companies who have mutual commercial or policy interests.
- Website
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https://www.coldchainfederation.org.uk/
External link for Cold Chain Federation
- Industry
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Reading, berkshire
- Type
- Nonprofit
Locations
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Primary
Reading, berkshire RG7 1JQ, GB
Employees at Cold Chain Federation
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Claire Walters
Regional Vice President at Lineage
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Paul Bennell
Managing Director - Samworth Brothers Supply Chain & NED
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Jane Jones
Marketing & Events Manager at Cold Chain Federation
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Paul Jukes
Vice President, Operations - Europe - Americold Member - European Logistics Council - GCCA Board Member - Cold Chain Federation
Updates
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Tom Southall recently sat down with Otto Terrell, Head of Sustainability at True, to discuss the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). They explored upcoming deadlines and the scheme's future direction, offering valuable insights for CCF members facing energy and sustainability challenges. https://lnkd.in/dixvJbUi
Navigating ESOS: Expert Advice for CCF Members - Cold Chain Federation
https://www.coldchainfederation.org.uk
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Webinar Recording Now Available! ❄️ Learn how to reduce your cold chain business's energy consumption and carbon footprint. Join us as Timothy Thain MInstR and Alan Herd from Resource Data Management shares insights on: Data Analysis: Harnessing the power of data to optimize operations. HVACR Integration: Creating a unified control and monitoring system. Open Protocols: Cost-effective solutions for asset integration. Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/eHzrBeqU
Integrating HVACR Assets into One System: A Cost-Effective Energy Reduction Opportunity
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Join us at Women in Cold Chain next week! We're excited to announce that the Women in Cold Chain event is approaching. Taking place on Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th October. While the detailed agenda will be announced later this week, you can expect an incredible lineup of speakers, engaging workshops, and ample networking opportunities. Many of the committee members are also Cold Chain Federation members, and this is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our collaboration. https://lnkd.in/e3d9kazM
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Cross Rental Services specialises in providing a comprehensive range of chiller hire solutions. Their high-performance cooling equipment is available for short, medium, or long-term hire, tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients in the cold chain sector. They have been members of the Federation for over a year now so we thought it was time to find out a little more about Kevin and Cross Rental Services. https://lnkd.in/e-ZkBZ3Y
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We caught up with Leyla Sayin, PhD at Cold Chain Live!24 to hear about the importance of building a robust cold chain from Africa to the UK in order to protect the UK's food supply. https://lnkd.in/ees3d-6X
Cold Chain Live! 24 Interview with Dr Leyla Sayin
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There is just under a week to go before our next Cold Chain Connect with Resource Data Management. Make sure you sign up today, all the details below 👇
We're delighted to invite you to our new webinar hosted by the Cold Chain Federation! Join us and listen to our experts provide practical solutions for cold chain businesses to reduce energy use. Specifically, we'll focus on: ✔ How to leverage open protocol systems to integrate HVACR assets ✔ How a central control and monitoring strategy optimises operating efficiency ✔ How to use data to prevent mechanical issues that could lead to stock loss There will also be a Q&A session at the end for any audience member to ask questions. Register here to join us on 1st October: https://lnkd.in/gQpxDMJc
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🚛 Webinar Replay Available: Fleet Management - Which Accreditation is Best for Your Fleet? 🚛 Are you looking to optimise your fleet management practices? Our recent webinar with Pete Rushmer from Flagship Partners is now available for on-demand viewing. Peter delves into the various accreditations available to fleet operators, discussing their benefits, drawbacks, and costs. He also provides valuable tips to help you avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions. Don't miss out: https://lnkd.in/eyxhzCg4
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The Cold Chain Report is the Cold Chain Federation’s annual examination of trends impacting the UK’s cold chain sector. It offers a comprehensive assessment of the challenges faced by those handling and storing goods across all transportation modes and regions of the UK. Members can download their free copy today. https://lnkd.in/e84Kww8S
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We're excited to share an interview with Amanda Spicer, who is the founder and COO at Your Eco. In the interview, Amanda discusses the importance of the cold chain industry to the UK economy and the need for sustainability and net zero in the industry.https://youtu.be/gnjg31r2dwY
Cold Chain Live!24 Interview with Amanda Spicer
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