24 September 2025
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Gloucestershire-based refrigeration consultancy Abbey Design Associates (ADA) has appointed Conor Eaton-Smith as its new Technical Project Director.
A Chartered Engineer with 20 years of sector expertise, Eaton-Smith has extensive experience in designing, specifying, manufacturing, installing and managing refrigeration, heat recovery and heat pump installations.
In his role at ADA, he will lead the CAD and design teams, oversee major projects and explore emerging technologies to deliver greater value for customers.
Eaton-Smith joins ADA after more than a decade at K2 Engineering, where his role involved focusing on low total cost of ownership systems, leading on the roll out of trans critical carbon dioxide for distribution centres, new builds, extensions and conversions.
He said: “I’m thrilled to be joining ADA at such an exciting time for the business and the wider industry. With innovation in refrigeration and heat recovery moving so quickly, I’m looking forward to working with the team to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that really make a difference for our customers.”
Chris Chisman, Managing Director at ADA, said: “Appointing Conor Eaton-Smith is a major coup. His two decades of expertise in refrigeration design and project delivery bring exceptional depth to our team and strengthen our ability to serve customers across every sector. Conor’s track record in pioneering low-cost, sustainable solutions will be invaluable as we continue to push for innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility in refrigeration design.”
