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NEWS INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN New MD for Eurocool as David Mackay says farewell R odney Taylor joined Eurocool on 15 July 2018 for David Mackay to hand over the managing director post as his retirement at the end of the month drew nearer. On 28 July, Eurocool and greater Beijer Ref family officially said farewell to Mackay at the Recam offices in Reuven, Johannesburg. Management, employees, and others who have worked with Mackay over the years, got together to celebrate his career and wish him well on his retirement. Even Bruce Thomson, previous Eurocool managing director, was in attendance. Jurie Benade, Metraclark managing director, spoke about Mackay’s career history and extensive involvement in the industry over the years. “It’s been a long road and you have made a great difference in a lot of people’s lives,” said Benade. Benade took the opportunity to formally welcome Taylor (previously managing director of Carel) in his new post as Eurocool managing director. “Eurocool has been left in very capable hands,” said Benade. Taylor then said a few words about Mackay, whom he met two decades ago in 1998. “David has set a very high standard and leaves a fantastic legacy behind,” said Taylor. “You have a good reputation in the industry and you will be sorely missed,” he said to Mackay. Then it was time for some gifts and Mackay received a large selection of pinotage wines, each with a clever golf- related prescription printed on a label for every Eurocool manager. Mackay himself then said a few words, walking everyone through his career journey. From accidental beginnings through various highlights like becoming general manager of JL Clark in 1988 and later of Metek. It was an illustrious career of many ups and downs, but Mackay always stayed loyal to the industry. He thanked a few specific people, with a special word of thanks to the staff for COLD LINK AFRICA PUBLISHED BY Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd 13A Riley Rd, Bedfordview 2009, South Africa PO Box 695, Edenvale, 1610 Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] Web: www.interactmedia.co.za PUBLISHING UNIT LEAD: Dale Macnamara [email protected] Editor: Ilana Koegelenberg [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES External sales: Paul Engelbrecht [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS: Maxlee Marange | [email protected] Timothy Sibuyi | [email protected] SUBEDITOR: Elaine Enslin [email protected] DESIGN AND LAYOUT: Glyniss Bone [email protected] PROCESS COORDINATOR: Estelle Thurtle [email protected] From left: David Mackay (outgoing Eurocool MD); Jurie Benade (Metraclark MD); and Rodney Taylor (incoming Eurocool MD). the knowledge they have given him over the years. Mackay then wished Taylor all the success in his new role. The last word belonged to Amanda Ludick, accounts manager, who had organised Mackay’s farewell. She has known him since she was 19 years old A NEW LEADER FOR EUROCOOL The new managing director of Eurocool is no stranger to the industry. Taylor started at JL Clark in 1991 as external sales in Johannesburg. He was then promoted to Durban branch manager in 1994; regional manager coastal region from 2000 to 2006; and then product and marketing manager in Johannesburg from 2006 to 2011. He joined Carel Controls as managing director in 2011, where he remained until June 2018. So, why the move? “I have always enjoyed being part of a success story,” says Taylor. “I was privileged to be part of the substantial growth of Metraclark’s expansion from the and was emotional about his retirement. “David, you have always been everyone’s rock and we will miss you greatly,” she said. She also welcomed Taylor on behalf of the staff. Everyone then enjoyed some more refreshments and time with Mackay. old JL Clark / Metek / Refrigeration Agencies, as well as the growth of Carel South Africa in my time there. It has taught me a great deal and as such, I am excited to be a contributor to Eurocool’s future growth.” He sees great potential for himself as well as the company within the local industry. “Eurocool is the smallest wholesaler in the Beijer Ref group, and that in itself presents unique opportunities to position ourselves differently from the traditional wholesalers in the market,” he explains. “We are looking to offer a different buying experience to our customers on many levels.” CLA MANAGEMENT Operations: Chantelle van Deventer [email protected] Content: Benjamin Brits [email protected] Finance: Laetitia Arnott [email protected] Managing director: Richard Bicker Caarten PRINTING: Paarl Media / TYPO / Colortone DISTRIBUTION: [email protected] CIRCULATION: Jan - June 2018 Controlled free distribution 2902 ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY PRINTING All paper is sourced from the Forest Stewardship Council and Chain of Custody-certified suppliers. All waste paper from the plant is recycled. 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