Meet the Sunbelt Rentals Temperature Control team.

So, what is Temperature Control? 

In dynamic environments where a fluctuation in temperature or climate state can be detrimental, Temperature Control as an offering stands in as the saving grace. At a high-level, Temperature Control refers to the ability to regulate and maintain fluid temperatures or the climate of an indoor space, regardless of external pressures like a rise or fall in outdoor conditions. There are countless instances where a Temperature Control solution may be required, which can be loosely categorised into; people, production and equipment. People refers to applications such as the heating or cooling of enclosed spaces to keep working and storage environments at an optimal temperature, whereas an example of production may be to keep food goods chilled in line with safe storage requirements, and equipment would reference the need to keep electronic or mechanical equipment safe from overheating during high seasonal conditions or down time during maintenance shutdowns. 

Temperature Control at Sunbelt Rentals 

With nationwide coverage, our experts are strategically placed to serve both planned and emergency scenarios regardless of location or project complexity. While it is true that the fleet makeup is crucial to a successful and reliable solution, results are largely driven by the expert insights of our team, so here is your chance to meet some of them… 

David Taylor, Head of Temperature Control 

Recently appointed as the Head of Temperature Control, David is leading from the front in establishing an entirely new capability for Sunbelt Rentals, one that will serve as an integral part of our rapidly evolving Energy division. 

Drawing upon 20+ years’ global experience in the sector, David is previously responsible for creating and driving temperature control growth across different business functions including the events sector. In doing so, David has in the past delivered solutions for the world’s largest and most recognised events including; the 2012 London Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Eurovision Song Contests, Ryder Cup Championships, Open Golf Championships, G8 Summit, COP 26 Conference, Glastonbury Festivals alongside a heavy presence in the Film and TV industry. 

Darren Tipping, Head of Engineering for Temperature Control 

As a crucial element to the new division, Darren Tipping comes in as the Head of Engineering to support with the functionality of the fleet to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency of equipment. 

With a 25+ year background in international engineering, Darren will harness his experience to support with new fleet onboarding, internal system and knowledge development, and new team member training and mentoring. Darren will also work closely with David to support where appropriate in the overall division’s development as well as managing equipment across nationwide sites. 

In his free time Darren is also an active member of the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR). Members of the IOR are known for having extensive knowledge and important responsibilities in the refrigeration sector, and Darren currently holds a membership level of MInstR. 

Zaw Hein, National and Strategic Account Manager

As the newest addition to the Temperature Control team, Zaw is working closely with David Taylor to help reinforce our international presence, with a particular focus in the industrial sector given his rich background in chemical engineering.

With deep experience in delivering best in class, efficient, safe and viable temperature control solutions into oil and gas, chemical and general manufacturing organisations, Zaw is leading the way in providing COMAH sites across the industrial sector with bespoke setups for production and production quality improvements as well as for maintenance shutdowns.

Nick Morley 

Working for Sunbelt Rentals as a Temperature Control Design and Commissioning Engineer since June 2023, Nick acts as part of the design and commissioning function team that ensures the correct equipment is selected and architected to make sure the customer’s needs are always met. Nick also helps to run the engineering operations, managing specialist product engineers working both in our depots and in the field. 

Starting his journey 25+ years ago where he served as an Electronic Mechanic Telecommunications Engineer for the Royal Air Force, Nick has since worked through the ranks and has worked on exciting projects like the European Tour for Cirque Du Soliel. Nick has also run his own HVAC subcontracting company, providing contract services as far afield as New Zealand. Prior to that he also worked in a management position for one of the largest property management organisations in the UK, demonstrating his technical proficiencies. 

Harley Harris 

Joining the Temperature Control industry as an apprentice back in 2019, Harley has since worked across all areas of the product lifecycle. Currently working across a number of different areas here at Sunbelt Rentals, Harley has oversight and hands-on experience in everything from the service and maintenance of equipment right through to major repairs and on-site configurations and installations. With tremendous on-the-job experience and insights, Harley has so far played a vital role in assisting in the mobilisation of our brand-new Temperature Control presence and depot yard and continues to ensure all of our equipment is operating at full efficiency for our customers and their specific use cases. 

If you would like to find out more about Temperature Control at Sunbelt Rentals, or what problems it could solve for your site, get in touch on temperaturecontrol@sunbeltrentals.co.uk.