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Over 200 ice and refrigerating machines were constructed under the Boyle name. Approximately 75 in David’s lifetime. After the break, the ask the experts panel discussion began. Around noon, the conference adjourned. So, what is the significance of the 1982 conference? Many exciting things were happening at the time. This marked the nd of Jim Marella’s presidency, but certainly not the end of Jim’s career. He would contribute to RETA on the national level, as an author, committee member, honored past president mentor, and educator. On a personal note Jim was responsible for appointing me to y first committee. For many attendees, this conference was an introduction to “modern” refrigeration. Almost all of the major ammonia compressor manufacturer’s presented papers at conference including Vilter, FES, Frick, and Stahl. This helped to speed the reciprocating to rotary screw transition in the industry. With education and knowledge, operators became more open to making the transition. It has been mentioned that this was RETA’s golden age. Certainly, the talent present at the conference would indicate greatness. But RETA’s best days are still to come. This age did set the stage for the RETA struggles of the 90s. The leaders of RETA in 1982 mentored those who would lead RETA out of those struggles and into the age of ANSI certified Operators. We hope you enjoyed this look at the past! The author, Vern M. Sanderson, is the Senior Manager: PSM, and part time recruiter, at SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc. Where he eats a lot of Red Baron pizza. If you have corrections to the article or memories of the conference, please email him at Vern.Sanderson@Schwans.com.

Following a brief question and answer session, attendees adjourned to a Western Bar-B-Que, and then retired for the evening. Friday, November 5th, started out with Technical Session 3, moderated by National Second Vice-President Harry Paul for the attendees. The ladies toured Monterey. The first presentation of the day was by Michael Laucks, FES Vice President of Engineering. The presentation was titled “Control of Industrial Refrigeration Equipment and Systems Utilizing Microprocessor control”. Following the break, President Marella led the second business meeting of the conference. The fourth technical session of the conference was entitled “Pumped Liquid Injection Screw Oil Cooling, Screw Oil Cooling Considerations”. It was presented by Paul Szymaszek, Vilter’s Manager of Research and Development. Following the All Industry Lunch, the attendees went on a field trip. Except for the Education and Publishing Committee who met in their absence. Dinner and dancing were provided on Fisherman’s Wharf. This was also awards night and the swearing in of new officers. The term of President Mulholland began. Following breakfast on Saturday morning, the last technical session began moderated by the Education Committee Chairman Stuart Smith. The presentation was somewhat unique for the conference. John Poulsen from Seatle Refrigeration and Manufacturing Company presented “Fish Freezing options of the 80s Onshore and Shipboard. Including Crab, Shrimp, and Shellfish.

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