The results of the RAC Cooling Industry Awards were revealed on 25th September at the London Hilton Park Lane Hotel where almost 500 of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry elite came together for a night of recognition and to celebrate the sector’s achievements. Now in its 15th year, the RAC Cooling Awards are widely considered the most authoritative awards in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry

A1 Engineering Solutions won the first ever Diversity Impact Award and was praised by the judges, “We were impressed by this winner’s holistic approach to diversity and inclusion. They have gone out of their way to create an inspirational environment that they should be very proud of”

The category of Diversity Impact was introduced to the RAC Cooling Awards for the first time in 2019 and A1 were recognised for their inclusive, respectful and empowering approach to recruitment and indeed their current team members. They have developed a greater cultural awareness and understanding whilst introducing new skills to their business. “We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to stand out and with help, understanding and training. We have achieved our aim to improve our companies ethnic diversity employing people from Afghanistan through to Zimbabwe, and have concentrated on the promotion of women in industry and engineering. Our attitude towards Mental Health First Aid was much welcomed and appreciated by the judges, who commented that we should be proud of what we have achieved over the past 18 months”

The category of Low Carbon Achievement was introduced to the RAC Cooling Awards for the first time in 2019. During 2018, A1 Engineering Solutions made the bold move to become a naturals only provider of refrigeration plant, rebranding to the name of CLADE (meaning a branch on the tree of life). They were recognised by the judges for their production of low carbon refrigeration plant whilst also being recognised for their closely managed recycling and waste management processes as well as their collaboration with Carbon Footprint to plant trees for every item of natural refrigeration plant they sell in support of their naturals only plant manufacturing.

A1 Engineering Solutions also came a close second place in the category RAC Contractor of the Year, an award which they have won previously. This is a great achievement and one which they are celebrating..