Meet The Team

Our Team

Our team consists of specialists in Refrigeration, Catering, Transport and Service support and we work together to deliver our promise. In all we have over 100 years’ experience in our fast-demanding market which makes us second to none in what we do.

Dave Ellis Sales Director

Dave has over 22 years’ experience in the Commercial & Catering Refrigeration Sector. He has taken on roles from Office Manager to Business Development through to Sales Director and has gained all the skills necessary to take on any project. Developing both products and business with Blue Chip companies as well as directly with independent traders Dave possesses extensive knowledge to provide quality solutions and professional guidance for any project.

John Hartley Service Director

John has over 40 years’ experience working in the refrigeration industry. Starting out as an apprentice he moved on to be work for TJ Refrigeration limited as an engineer in 1983, becoming service manager in 1996 managing over 40 staff. In 2008 John joined Norpe UK Limited as the Technical Support Manager and in 2009 there was a management buyout and John decided to invest in the company which then became NRL Refrigeration Limited.

Chris Syddall Marketing Director

Chris has extensive knowledge and experience within the license trade and with breweries within the U.K and has owned successful restaurants so understands the needs of the customers from a consumer’s perspective and as a supplier. Chris has a first-class honours degree in Marketing and Business Management and following his short career in Banking he has ran successful businesses in the Commercial and Retail sector. Chris joined the business in 2009 when NRL Refrigeration Ltd was created.

Craig Daniels Commercial Director

Craig has over 30 years’ experience in Shipping, Warehousing and Logistics and has achieved the CPC qualification. Craig is also Managing Director of Movers Transport who specialise in the delivery and installation of commercial refrigeration equipment, with over 20,000 square feet of warehousing space and large fleet of vehicles provide NRL with their storage and distribution.

Sarah WrightOffice Manager

Sarah has over 17 years’ experience within the refrigeration industry, starting with Norpe UK Ltd in 2001 she has worked within all departments within the organisation so has a great understanding of all sides of the business. Sarah is responsible for the day to day running of the business and works closely with the Sales Director to provide client support plus manging the administration team ensuring we are providing a high level of service to our clients.