10 December 2024
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Winners of the Carrier pit stop challenge with Damon Hill, third left
Carrier Commercial welcomed a record number of customers to its annual conference, held this year at Silverstone, which featured former Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill as guest speaker.
Throughout the day, Carrier experts provided insights into its innovations in sustainable and intelligent building solutions while addressing key topics and trends aligned with customers’ sustainability goals, energy needs, and cost pressures.
The data centre team outlined the forecasted growth in this industry and explained how a ‘conception to completion’ approach to HVAC can benefit not only the data centre but also its wider community. Guest speaker Laura Bishop, a leading voice in decarbonisation and sustainability, talked about the adoption of heat pumps in the UK.
Rounding off the afternoon of presentations was the Carrier HVAC Service team who explained more about its service and aftermarket solutions with a focus on lifecycle asset management and predictive maintenance strategies.
Customers then had the opportunity to compete in teams through various racing-themed activities in the Silverstone pit garages such as a pit stop challenge, which included tyre changing, Batak light reaction, and simulator racing. In the equipment zone, guests could see some of Carrier’s latest innovations including the AquaForce 30XF, specifically designed for the data centre, and a look at the newly extended AquaForce 30XWH range.
There were also areas for Carrier’s building controls and the Carrier Rentals team to explain more about the range of solutions they offer, alongside a mini recreation of Carrier’s new Training Academy.
The final section of the pit garage was filled by British Touring Car Championship team, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport. This season’s championship-winning driver, Jake Hill, reflected on a historic season for the team, in which Carrier was a proud partner.
Didier Genois, Vice President and General Manager, Carrier Commercial HVAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “Our industry is essential to achieving global carbon reduction goals. At Carrier, we’re committed to leading with innovative solutions and products that advance energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.”
