Patton Press Issue 15

DECEMBER 2015 ISSUE 15

Patton Shines at Indian Business Awards

CONTENTS // HIGHLIGHTS

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PATTON SHINES AT INDIAN BUSINESS AWARDS 2015

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BRING BACK THE CUP!

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V8 CHAMPION APPEARANCE MARK WINTERBOTTOM

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BEIJER REF Q3 2015 UPDATE

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FIRST SCM FRIGO INSTALLATION FOR AUSTRALIA

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SCM FRIGO ITALY VISIT

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NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS MISSION TO COLOMBO SRI LANKA

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THE KING’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR DIO ZHAO EDITORS VANESSA ADAMS & DEV NADKARNI CONTRIBUTORS SAMEER HANDA, CRAIG PARKER, JON PICKFORD, YOGESH AGRAVAT, JASON PEARCE, ANDREW GALLIANO, UMESH THAKUR, SUMEDHA ARYA, SHANE ANDREWS & CAMERON WYNNIATT 2

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Season’s Greetings

Sameer Handa Beijer Ref Managing Director for Australasia

MESSAGE FROM OUR MD

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hat an exciting year 2015 has been! Few would have been able to predict the monumental changes for Patton and the refrigeration industry in general. The year started off with some uncertainty followed by the excitement of the perfect partnership with our new owners from Sweden, Beijer Ref AB. More exciting challenges and opportunities followed when Beijer Ref acquired Realcold in NZ & Australia later in the year expanding their footprint to be one of the largest refrigeration wholesalers in the world!

Before I go much further, I would like to acknowledge and thank each and every staff member for their contribution to our company and making us so successful in what we do. Together we have the ability to grab hold of the opportunities for future growth & success, stay tuned for further updates and developments.

We are undergoing major changes in Australia. There the Beijer / Patton / Realcold transition will create a stronger, more resilient business through existing & new partnerships. Our immediate focus will be on continuing to provide the best service to our customers and establish stronger relationships with our suppliers going forward. With focus on these key areas we can all build on the future and grow in all sectors of the business in 2016. I am really pleased with the positive attitude and confident that we will all play our part in taking our business to the next level.

In closing let me thank you for your continued support of Patton Group, I encourage you to remain engaged and consider the many benefits we can bring to our industry as we rebuild existing and forge new collaborations within the wider industry.

Have a great Christmas and hopefully some quality time with family and friends, above all stay safe and well and I look forward to a great 2016 for us all in the HVAC&R Industry.

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Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park New Zealand

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Patton Shines at Indian Business Awards 2015

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atton Ltd won the Best Large Business Award and Supreme Business of the Year Award at the Eighth Annual BNZ-Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards (INIBA) held on 23rd November 2015 at the Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.

Established in 1923 in Christchurch, Patton was acquired this year by Beijer Ref. It is a credit to highly experienced CEO and Director Sameer Handa and his management team that the sometimes-difficult change management process has been navigated soundly and that the enlarged group in New Zealand is in good shape to take advantage of new opportunities.

India is the world’s largest producer of milk and also the biggest producer of fruit and vegetables. Patton sees this as a huge opportunity to grow in this market as the demand for refrigeration accelerates.

Additionally, Patton’s HR Manager Umesh Thakur took home with the Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award! Umesh is responsible for the Human Resource strategy and practice for Patton. The judges were impressed that the HR function has been aligned to business goals, and has led to positive changes in staff culture and engagement.

We congratulate Patton Ltd and Umesh Thakur for their achievements.

The judges were very impressed with the way Patton has more than doubled its business in India in the last five years.

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As New Zealanders we pride ourselves as a Rugby nation, and why wouldn’t we? This year on the world stage in England, our team with the backing of 4million plus have not let us down, making history in winning back to back Rugby World Cups. To show our support for our team in black, Patton New Zealand ran a very successful countrywide campaign and we aptly named it: “Bring Back the Cup”.

Each week all customers spending in excess of $100 were eligible to take part by guessing the winning score of the All Blacks games. We had the support of all our branches and together amassed over 2000 entries over a period of 8 weeks. To get right into the spirit of supporting our “Men In Black”, all branches were given All Black and participating country flags, bunting and balloons to decorate their branch and to dive right into Rugby World Cup fever. Each week a lucky customer won a $500 Patton trade voucher.

The support from both staff and customers was overwhelming! From day one our Christchurch branch was the star performer with 533 entries followed by Palmerston North and Auckland with 433 and 375 entries respectively.

At the end of the competition the Christchurch branch was awarded a cash prize of $500 to share with the team.

The final game was the last for a few of our Rugby Legends, with Captain Fantastic Richie McCaw and the brilliant Dan Carter amongst the few announcing their official retirement. We would like to thank all staff for their unfailing believe and support of our National Team as well as getting behind the Patton Promotion.

- UMESH THAKUR PATTON AUCKLAND

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From left to right Paul Wilson, Matt Walker, Victor Beever, Michelle Dillimore and Quentin Sandrowicz.

WINNERS LINE UP

NZ VS Argentina Winner Greg Kendall Mcalpine Hussmann Auckland Branch

NZ VS Namibia Rodney Hills Excel Hawera Palmerston North Branch

NZ VS Georgia Tory Newman Newman Conditioning Services Palmerston North Branch

NZ VS Tonga David Sleeman Sleeman Refrigeration Ltd Chch Branch

Quarter Final Winner Rhys Joy Building Services Eng. Ltd Auckland Branch

Semi Final Winner Detlev Specht Cowley Services Hastings Branch

Final Winner Braidon Paterson DTS Ltd. Chch Branch

Guess the Top 3 Teams Winner Chris Kinloch SKB Refrigeration Nelson Branch

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V8 Champion Appearance Mark Winterbottom

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brought to you by Patton & ActronAir

What a great and once in a life time opportunity to meet and greet V8 Champ Mark Winterbottom in New Zealand. He currently drives for the Prodrive Racing Australia team.

Mark is the son of the 1969 and 1974 Australian Sprint car Champion and former chairman of the Sprint car Control Council of Australia, Jim Winterbottom. He was the winner of the 2013 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and is a two-time winner of the Sandown 500, in 2006 and 2015.

On 4th November we had champ in Patton AKLD office, courtesy Actron Air - Australia. We were supported by our valued customers and many respected “petrol heads enthusiast”

Patton are proud to be Distributor of “ActronAir” Products made in Sydney Factory in Australia. Their range covers Split Ducted to large Package units using next generation variable speed and digital inverter technology with EC Plug fans. The product line up offers versatile application and tailor made to suit between 15 KW to 200 KW capacity units.

Also, we are very glad to announce that recently we were successful winning large package unit supplied for CHCH region. The advantage of Smart built advanced technology benefits customer with huge Energy savings and allows rapid pay-back time on capital investment to the user.

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- YOGESH AGRAVAT PATTON AUCKLAND

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ICONIC - Zariyah & Shylah HERE IS AN UPDATE ON HOW THE ANDREWS GIRLS ARE DOING IN THE HIP HOP WORLD.

Iconic and their junior crew Fruity Loops competed In the Shakedown Hip Hop Championships and both placed First in their divisions which was fantastic!

Zariyah and Shylah were noticed for their hard work and passion and were asked if they would like a professional video made of their winning Iconic routine. The video was then sent to World Of Dance to see if they would put this on to their YouTube channel. They accepted it!! It was uploaded one week ago and has already had 24,000 views! Zariyah and Shylah are both very excited about this, and hopefully it could open some doors into the larger hip hop world for them! Here is the link to the Video on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p0mF86IsfI Currently they are working with Ashley Belk on a new routine which they will compete with in Christchurch in March 2016.

This is an international dance competition for all dance styles, and they are searching for the best of the best. If they are selected to go to finals, they will be competing in the Gold Coast in Australia in September 2016!

We will keep you updated on their progress!

- SHANE ANDREWS PATTON NELSON

Thank you for all of your support and sponsorship this year.

Patton North Shore Branch and Hamilton Branch participated Auckland/Northland and Waikato IRHACE Trade Night respectively in November.

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Trade Night Auckland/Northland & Waikato

IRHACE Auckland/Northland Trade Night

Both events invited John Bowen and Roert Mannes as guest speakers. They presented intersting tops on Issues Surrounding Flammable Refrigerants and Education Update on the Diploma of Engineering.

Patton tables were set up to provide information on our popular and new products with a good level of interaction with event attendees.

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IRHACE Waikato Trade Night

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KOM KING OF MOUNTAIN

PATTON NZ CATALOGUES ARE OUT NOW!

PRODUCT CATALOGUE

2015 - 16

PRODUCT CATALOGUE Industrial Valves & Accessories

The Cranleigh K2 is the toughest one day cycle race in the southern hemisphere, known for its tough climbs and screaming descents.

Named after Kuaotunu, an enchanting community on the coastline of the Coromandel peninsula. In Moari it means “to inspire fear in young animals”, the 2 stands for the almost 200km that the ride covers. This year Cameron Wynniatt - Engineer in our support office team - broke away on the first climb out of Thames, the Kopu-Hikuai with professional rider Michael Torckler. While Michael proved too strong in the end, Cameron finished in second place overall in a time of 5hrs 22min and won the KOM (King Of the Mountain) jersey for his efforts.

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Contact your local Patton NZ Branch for printed catalogues or download them from pattonnz.com/members-login

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- CAMERON WYNNIATT PATTON AUCKLAND

SCM Frigo

- Exclusive Distribution.

Patton is pleased to announce its appointment as exclusive distributor for SCM Frigo refrigeration systems in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific region.

Established in 1979 SCM Frigo is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineered solutions in natural refrigerants. Specifically CO2 and NH3 (Ammonia).

Patton is proud to be representing the following product range.

• CO2 Pumping Systems LT & MT. • CO2 Transcritical Boosters SMKT & LT. • CO2 Transcritical Racks HT. • CO2 Subcritical Systems.

• CO2 Cascade Systems.

• NH3 Brine Chillers.

• HFC - DX & Indirect Chillers & Racks/Screw sets. (Indoor & outdoor).

SCM Frigo is recognized throughout the industry for quality, innovative products and application solutions. They have consistently emphasized and invested in product development and, like Patton, are leaders in the introduction of new products for the ever-changing demands of the refrigeration industry.

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We are very excited to be exclusive distributors of this European leader in natural refrigerant product. With over 1200 successful installations in CO2, including famous brand supermarkets such as Carrefour, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Marks & Spencer, this partnership will enable Patton’s to pursue growth and take advantage of opportunities in new market areas with proven products.

For more information on SCM Frigo products please contact your nearest Patton outlet.

- CRAIG PARKER PATTON AUCKLAND

Beijer Ref wins its first order in New Zealand for transcritical carbon dioxide (CO2) cooling through its subsidiary Patton.

This is another step in Beijer Ref’s ambition to be leading the transition to environmentally friendly refrigerants.

The CO2 rack will be produced by Beijer Ref’s Italian company SCM Frigo and installed in a supermarket for an important New Zealand retail chain. The unit is one of the most innovative designs being a “plug’n cool” version with the gas cooler integrated into the outdoor frame, which means simple and fast installation on the site.

Beijer Ref focus on carbon dioxide and other natural refrigerants is increasingly contributing to lower GWP (Global Warming Potential) emissions.

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Beijer Ref Q3 2015 Update Significant events during the first nine months of the year

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n January, Beijer Ref signed an agreement with Carrier International Corporation, the world-leading American refrigeration group. The agreement gives the Swedish refrigeration wholesaler the exclusive right to distribute Carrier’s DX product series within the comfort-cooling segment and to all pertaining service of these products in Europe.

In February, Beijer Ref acquired all the shares in the refrigeration wholesale company, RNA Engineering & Trading, which has its head office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company reports sales of approximately SEK 45M. It is the leading refrigeration wholesaler in the Malaysian market for commercial refrigeration, estimated to be worth nearly SEK 480M with a stable growth of around 10 per cent per annum.

In March, Beijer Ref acquired all the shares in the refrigeration wholesale company, Patton, which has its head office in Auckland, New Zealand, and operations in New Zealand, Australia, India and Thailand. Patton was founded in 1923 and reports sales of approximately SEK 400M. It is the leading refrigeration wholesaler in New Zealand, with some sales of products manufactured by the company itself. The acquisition gives Beijer Ref a foothold in the important New Zealand, Australian and Indian markets and, at the same time, strengthens the existing operation in Thailand.

The Group transfers its collective refrigeration competence to a growing portfolio with products manufactured by the company itself, modelled on the Italian company, SCM Frigo’s, recipe for success.

In Sweden, the manufacturing company, SCM REF Sweden, already exists.

In June, Beijer Ref Poland signed its first order for carbon dioxide-based refrigeration systems, which is a step forward in the Group’s ambition to be the driving force in the changeover to eco-friendly refrigeration technology in Europe.

In September, Patton Australia sold its first chiller from Beijer Ref ’s sector-leading Italian manufacturing company, SCM Frigo, which can be seen as a breakthrough order. Beijer Ref also strengthened its operation in Africa by establishing an operation in Ghana in September The refrigeration wholesale company, Realcold, which has its head office in Auckland, New Zealand, and around 20 branches in New Zealand and Australia was acquired in July.

In October, after the end of the reporting period, the acquisition was approved by the competition authority in New Zealand.

In May, Beijer Ref expanded its OEM division through the formation of the company SCM REF France which, with its registered office in Lyon, will focus on the development of an assembly operation to Beijer Ref ’s subsidiaries in Southern Europe.

Good News! Patton just won a good order of largest Ducted Unit from our loyal Auckland Customer. We successfully turned the end user towards Mitsubishi Electric against Temperzone.

Customer: Chenery Contacting Ltd End user/Site: NZ Window Shades All ME stock in country is sold out for: 5 x PEA RP170WJA ( New Model).

- YOGESH AGRAVAT PATTON AUCKLAND

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NEW WORLD IGA opens at Nakasi.

Refrigeration equipment by Patton.

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One of Fiji’s premier supermarket chains, New World Ltd, has invested close to $ 2.0 million to open a new store at the original site of their busy Nakasi corridor business. After the previous store burnt down over two years ago this new store will be the fourth Independent Grocers Association (IGA) USA affiliated store in Fiji.

Patton supplied two racks, 1 x medium and 1 x low temperature, to satisfy the total stores refrigeration requirements. As the site was on swampy ground and access to the rear was limited the units had to be helicoptered over the buildings and lowered into position. Since installation and commissioning it has been observed how efficient the systems are and the energy savings are a huge benefit when compared to the previous stores equipment set-up.

Patton units are well recognised in the Pacific Islands and we are proud to have been involved with this project and especially pleased to have assisted the service company in providing their customer a reliable system with lower maintenance costs.

Pictures of Rack System for New-World Damodar in Fiji.

Over 70 people are employed at the supermarket and the company has future plans to expand in Fiji with the next IGA outlet expected to be in Savusavu.

- CRAIG PARKER PATTON AUCKLAND

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First SCM Frigo Installation for Australia

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n July Beijer Ref (Patton Australia) were asked to submit several options to 3 different contracting organisations.

These options included Semi Compressors with VSD etc. However, the winning option was to go with Emerson Compressors with Digital technology for optimum energy in the focus. Also it is worth making a point that we can offer the customer compressor options from any of the major manufacturers in the market. The system was also unique in the way that we utilized one common discharge line and liquid drain back to the receiver for both the medium and low temperature systems. And simply sent 2 liquid lines and suction lines out to the case headers.

This enabled us to use a smaller refrigerant foot print and in turn saving initial cost in refrigerant charge. The

top section housed 3 x ZF scroll compressors for the low temperature application. The bottom housing the ZB and ZBD scrolls for the medium temperature side. The unit also comes fully wired including pre-programmed Dixell rack controllers. This all conveniently packaged in a very compact arrangement to save on overall spaced taken up by the finished product. SCM – Frigo were very receptive to all options presented to them and made no barriers for us to get on with the work. Everything was simple and straight forward.

- ANDREW GALLIANO PATTON THOMASTOWN

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For Emerson Climate Technologies and its partners, understanding the specific pain points of the customer was the key to coming up with a solution that suits their requirements.

Casino Operator Turns To Copeland Digital HLR Receiver Unit To Solve Its Refrigeration Problems The Need For A Compact and Efficient Refrigeration Solution The contractor in charge of a new kitchen development at an existing casino in Queensland sought the help of leading refrigeration wholesaler company Beijer Ref Australia (Patton) for a variable capacity unit with a small footprint. This would be used in their two new kitchens which serviced a bar area. In addition, the unit should be able to get the condenser water from an existing chiller.

Aware of Emerson Climate Technologies’ expertise in digital scroll technologies for refrigeration applications, Beijer Ref Australia (Patton) turned to the company for an answer.

The Copeland Scroll Digital HLR Receiver Unit After learning about the client’s requirements, Emerson Climate Technologies, through Beijer Ref Australia (Patton), delivered the appropriate solution for them: the Copeland Scroll™ Digital Receiver Units HLR tandem unit. With its 10-100% capacity control, it was able to match the varying load from the kitchen and bar it serves. The unit also features low condensing temperature capability, allowing the use of the site’s existing chilled water for condensing purposes. HLR Digital Receiver Units combine the concepts of remote condenser, small footprint, and digital modulation for maximized installation flexibility.

Its compact design combined with the power of Digital Scroll™ continuous capacity modulation also allowed for optimized environmental integration at highest system efficiency.

Performance Beyond Satisfaction After being installed November 2014, the unit satisfied—and even exceeded—the casino’s requirements. The unit controlled well in large load swings during full kitchen operation and until kitchen shutdown. Even at very low loads, the HLR was able to perform up to par.

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WIN A WHEELBARROW

FULL OF SUMMER GOODIES Patton Australia was running a promotion during October this year.

Customers spend $1,000 or more in store on Refrigerant, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air cons and Aussie Duct products, they will go into the Draw to Win a Wheelbarrow Full of Summer Goodies.

Congratulations to all winners!

Archerfield branch’s customer Bris Fridge

Adelaide branch’s customer Con from Coolras Airconditioning & Refrigeration.

Sydney branch’s customer Glenn Nelson from Velocity Air.

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Victoria branch’s customer Josh Ferry.

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CRAIG PARKER JASON PEARCE MARK CAMPBELL

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SCM Frigo Italy Visit

n August, Patton technical team Craig Parker (from Auckland), Jason Pearce (from Brisbane), and Mark Campbell (from Bangkok) visited SCM Frigo Head Office in Italy.

began with a presentation on Wednesday the 5th. This was followed by Mirko’s technical training on sub-critical CO2 sy tems, transcritical CO2 systems and New CO2 technology – training about parallel compression and ejector systems.

On the first day, Nicola Pignatelli Sales Director at SCM gave an overview of SCM to the visitors that helped set the context to the factory tour, which comprised viewing of the CO2/NH3/HFC Large Industrial equipment as well as the Star Cold factory tour with standard commercial equipment. SCM selection program and Star Cold selection were also viewed and discussed.

After lunch Mirko conducted a factory tour of CO2 pump recirculation systems, Booster systems, etc. in the SCM CO2 training room learning about the operation of CO2 systems in the self-contained training facility. There was a factory visit also to CAREL with Mirko to look at the BLDC compressor/unit technology and water loop technology with Giovanni and Nicola from CAREL.

After lunch, the discussions turned to the Australian and New Zealand markets followed by discussions on quotes received for AU/NZ with Sebastian and Nicola. Order processes were also discussed with Nicola as well as receiving PO to Shipment of equipment. There was a general discussion on Wednesday’s Technical training.

Mirko Bernabei

Technical Director at SCM

Thursday the 6th began with a meeting with Nicola followed by discussion on BOM’s and structure of ISO requirements; Quoting/selections and a meeting with Mirko regarding Woolworths’ specifications.

The proceedings concluded with a final farewell to the visitors.

- JASON PEARCE PATTON BRISBANE

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atton staff and families teamed up with the Corporate Solutions team to embark on a virtual walk of the Great Wall of China. Patton team is Team Jin Dynasty which includes Dio Zhao, Sameer Handa, Umesh Thakur and Vanessa Adams.

The Jin and Sui Dynasties will merge to form a new Jin Sui Dynasty. By working together these two Dynasties, who have had some obstacles with some team members not being able to sync their pedometers to their phones, combine forces and move from the position of being somewhat subjugated to being in the running to be one of the leading team.

We progress through the Virtual walk of the Great Wall of China.

NZAL 2ND BIRTHDAY & END OF YEAR CELEBRATION Dr Xiaoying Fu Managing Director of EIT Consulting and Sameer Handa Beijer Ref Managing Director for Australasia cutting the cake.

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eijer Ref Managing Director for Australasia Sameer Handa attended NZ Asian Leaders 2nd Birthday celebration function on 19th November 2015.

The 2nd Birthday celebration of NZ Asian Leaders was a time to reflect on the past, present and future ahead. The birthday celebration was attended by 120 guests that included members, sponsors, corporate members and supporters of NZAL complete with cake.

NZAL Chair, Mai Chen shared the following achievements with attendees: • 172 NZAL Members; 83 Established Members, 68 Emerging Leaders, 14 Young Leaders and 7 International members • Ethnic groups include – Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese, Malay, Filipino, Singaporean, Bangladeshi, Korean, Pakistani, Indonesian, Thai.

• 8 NZAL Ambassadors • 21 events held in two years • Retention of foundations sponsors, BNZ, Fonterra and SKYCITY • Total of 16 corporate members – Auckland Policy Office (first public sector agency) We wish NZAL all the success for many more years to come. @NZ ASIAN LEADERS

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Elisabeth McMaster visits Patton India Project site.

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lisabeth McMaster (Customer Manager, NZTE Auckland) visited India in the month of October. During her visit we called on a project site (named Hemogenomics) to see Patton evaporators in operation where blood samples are stored. In an ultra low temperature application, there was confidence in Patton technology for the high value products. Liz (as Elisabeth is fondly called) regarded this visit as a good opportunity for her to see New Zealand technology in operation in India. Swatantra along with Sumedha accompanied Elisabeth. Sudha Patil (BDM, NZTE, New Delhi) was also there with the team and was excited to see low temperature refrigeration system from Patton.

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Uniweld Product Display

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s a marketing initiative, July 2015 was declared to go all out for branding of Uniweld at sales outlets.

We displayed Uniweld marketing material like posters, Authorised distributor decal and Gondola (Gondola is a product display rack where tools and vacuum pumps can be put together for display).

We put posters and Gondola at the shop of the dealers to whom we have appointed as authorised distributors. We have displayed one Gondola

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at our New Delhi warehouse.

Our distributors appreciated the concept of the Gondola and asked for more for their other branches as well.

Uniweld caps were distributed to dealer staff.

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Logistic and commercial department moved to Ghitorni Warehouse Abilash along with his logistics team members has started operating from Ghitorni warehouse from October 2015.

Abilash, Sachin and Vipin work as a happy logistic team from one location.

Before starting work from a new operational location we have organised Pooja (a traditional prayer and blessing) and other rituals to mark the auspicious beginning of new setup of our logistics department.

here was a New Zealand Trade and Enterprises (NZTE) Business Mission to Sri Lanka. The aim of this business mission is to strengthen existing relationships and foster new business connections between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Currently trade between the two countries is valued at over $250M and there is great potential for more growth.

Seventeen New Zealand companies from a range of industries visited Sri Lanka as a business delegation led by former New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Sir Don McKinnon ONZ GCVO and Grahame Morton, High Commissioner to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal to further strengthen business links between the two countries.

Patton India was invited to attend this two days event. Swatantra has visited Colombo as a part of delegation. On 3rd November event started with brief introduction by Kelvin Mckenna (Trade commissioner based in Mumbai) and traditional Sri Lankan dance called Kandyan dance. Delegates were allowed to attend 5-6 business meetings in a day.

Sri Lanka is a country with a population of 21 million and post the formation of New Govt recently and with peace prevailing after the end of civil war, there is a good amount of infrastructure being built. In fact there were few five star hotels are coming up in Colombo like one by ITC. Commercial Refrigeration market is has scope in the next few years.

- SUMEDHA ARYA PATTON INDIA

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Santis Food Factory Cavite Philippines

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arly in 2015 Patton was awarded the Santis Delicatessen Factory Project just outside of Manila, Philippines.

Santis is the Premier Delicatessen Company of the Philippines and has multiple outlets and an existing Manila based factory catering to all over the populous areas of the Philippines.

Its prime products are high class and restaurant grade imported meats, cheeses and small goods, which are regarded as truly world class.

Santis set about designing a world-class facility with the assistance of the Premier cooling specialists in the Philippines, Ultimate Energy Systems Trading and Services Ltd.

Ultimate has been working with companies such as McDonalds, most of the 5 star hotels in the Philippines and the large Supermarket chains predominantly in Air Conditioning and has become the most trusted name in the industry due to their professionalism and high regard for integrity and quality. Due to this highly trusted relationship with Santis, Ultimate were engaged to perform the design and installation supervision for Santis’ largest ever investment. Ultimate chose Patton products to support this project.

Mark Campbell who is Patton’s Technical and Factory Manager designed the project. Mark is one of the most capable designers in Asia and was challenged by the voltages and frequencies required in the equipment along with the customers difficult

design brief. The project consisted of one of Patton Thailand’s largest single orders with more than 26 large-scale kitchens, blast rooms and cold storage areas.

Patton has delivered more than 37 Semi Hermetic CDU systems, and Evaporators including P, R, J and the new D Series Evaporators, which were selected as the perfect solution for the kitchen areas due to their low noise and soft airflow.

The project will be commissioned in early January 2016.

- JON PICKFORD PATTON THAILAND

The King’s Birthday Celebration (5th December 2015)

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atton’s Thailand team celebrated the 88th Birthday of the Thai King at our facility in Bangkok Thailand.

The Thai king is known as the Father of the Nation and the Thais refer to this day as Father’s day. The King is the longest serving monarch of any country and has reigned over his people in a truly benevolent and majestic manner. He has served with reverence and despite his failing health he still watches over and guides the country to a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous future.

The King is truly revered by all and the day was a chance for all the team to come together and celebrate with our ceremony and pay respect to their “Father”.

As a sign of respect, the factory all wore the Royal colour yellow.

The Management of Patton wishes the Thai King good health and best wishes on this birthday and many more years of his truly monumental reign.

As the Thai’s say “Song Phra Charoen – Long Live the King”

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