Climarite Refrigeration, proudly headquartered in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, has been named “Contractor of the Year” at the prestigious 2025 ACR News Awards. Held in London on April 10, this national recognition celebrates Climarite’s outstanding contribution to the cooling industry and hails the county as leaders within the sector.
The ACR News Awards honour excellence in air conditioning and refrigeration. This accolade highlights Climarite’s commitment to raising industry standards, delivering best practice in sustainability and community engagement, as well as a dedication to the training and development of the next generation of engineers.
“We are thrilled to bring this award home to Lancashire,” said Patrick Connolly, Managing Director of Climarite Refrigeration. “It reflects the passion and expertise of our entire team,
many of whom live and work in the region. We’re proud to show that a Lancashire-based business can lead the way nationally when it comes to innovation and sustainability in refrigeration.”
Climarite has recently completed several landmark projects using low-carbon, next-generation CO₂ refrigeration systems, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and environmental performance. The company also continues to invest in its local workforce, offering apprenticeships, upskilling programmes and long-term career development opportunities for
engineers across the northwest.
With this win, Climarite strengthens its reputation not just within the ACR industry, but as a standard-bearer for business excellence in Lancashire.
