16 September 2025
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Industry veteran Matt Morton, Chairman of Durham-based EJM Engineered Systems, has been honoured with the Institute of Refrigeration’s Northern Branch Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to refrigeration.
The award was presented by IOR Chief Executive Miriam Rodway at the revived Northern Refrigeration Dinner, held in Newcastle and attended by around 180 guests.
Morton began his career with North Eastern Refrigeration in 1963, rising to the role of technical director before co-founding EJM in 1980. He also served as Chair of the IOR Northern Branch for more than 20 years.
Paying tribute, Neil Henry of Option3 Logic, who has succeeded Morton as Branch Chair, praised his predecessor’s “wise words and steady guidance”, adding that his leadership has provided a strong foundation for the future.
The evening marked a successful return of the Northern Dinner, which had been on hold since the pandemic.
