Carrier Commercial recently welcomed a record number of customers to its annual conference, held at Silverstone, which included special guest speaker, former Formula 1 World Champion - Damon Hill.
Carrier Commercial is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
intelligent building solutions
Throughout the day, Carrier experts provided insights into its ongoing innovations in sustainable and intelligent building solutions while addressing key topics and trends aligned with customers’ sustainability goals, energy needs, and cost pressures.
Carrier’s data center team outlined the forecasted growth in this industry and explained how a ‘conception to completion’ approach to HVAC can benefit not only the data center, but also its wider community.
decarbonization and sustainability
The Carrier HVAC Service team explained more about its service and aftermarket solutions
Carrier Guest Speaker, Laura Bishop, a voice in decarbonization and sustainability, offers insights 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 life cycle asset management and predictive maintenance strategies.
Racing-themed activities
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 tire 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 center, and a look at the newly extended AquaForce® 30XWH range.
Training Academy
Jake Hill gave an insight into a historic racing season for the team, in which Carrier was a proud partner
There were also areas for Carrier’s building controls and the Carrier Rentals team to explain more about the wide range of solutions they offer, alongside a mini recreation of Carrier’s new Training Academy which gave guests an insight into the hands-on learning available in Bracknell.
The final section of the pit garage was filled by British Touring Car Championship team Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport. 2024’s championship-winning Driver, Jake Hill gave an insight into a historic racing season for the team, in which Carrier was a proud partner.
carbon reduction goals
“Our industry is essential to achieving global carbon reduction goals,” said Didier Genois, Vice President and General Manager, of Carrier Commercial HVAC, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
He adds, “At Carrier, we’re committed to leading with innovative solutions and products that advance energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.”
inspiring talk
Damon Hill gave an inspiring talk reflecting on his successful career in motor racing
During each course of the gala dinner, former Formula 1 World Champion - Damon Hill gave an inspiring talk reflecting on his successful career in motor racing.
“The UK annual customer conference once again demonstrated Carrier’s dedication to helping customers navigate evolving sustainability challenges and regulatory landscapes,” said Andrew Paddock, Managing Director of Carrier Commercial HVAC UK and Nordics.
annual customer conference
Andrew Paddock adds, “Over the coming months, we will also host conferences for the applied sales and aftermarket service teams in the Nordics & Baltic region, areas of key strategic growth for Carrier.”
Carrier’s annual customer conference is a timely opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to helping businesses achieve their sustainability targets, such as avoiding more than 1 gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
