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Building a Sustainable Future With CO₂ Training
What’s the difference between a high-efficiency refrigeration system that works and one that lasts? The answer is simple: it’s the people behind it. As the commercial refrigeration industry moves quickly toward lower-emission, natural refrigerant-based technologies, the demand for skilled professionals who understand transcritical CO₂ systems is increasing.
That’s where Kysor Warren steps in. Our hands-on, in-depth CO₂ training program is a unique initiative designed to meet real-world industry needs while driving the evolution of sustainable commercial refrigeration.
Why CO₂? Why Now?
CO₂ - also known as R-744 - isn’t new, but its role in modern commercial refrigeration is expanding rapidly thanks to its low global warming potential and proven reliability in a variety of climates and system designs. From parallel systems to distributed refrigeration systems, the shift to natural refrigerants like CO₂ is more than an environmental decision. It’s a move toward long-term operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Kysor Warren’s CO₂ refrigeration systems are engineered to support supermarkets, convenience stores, and foodservice providers looking for energy-efficient, sustainable solutions. But even the best-designed systems are only as effective as the teams that install and maintain them. Training used to be something that was “nice-to-have” but now it’s the difference between peak performance and avoidable downtime.
Inside the Kysor Warren CO₂ Training Experience
Held at two state-of-the-art locations (the Dale Sizemore Training Center in Columbus, GA and the West Coast Training Center in Orange, CA), Kysor Warren’s CO₂ training program delivers more than theory. It’s an immersive, two-part experience covering both CO₂ Systems Operations & Set-up and CO₂ Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting. Each course also earns attendees 2.5 CE hours, certified through Instructure (Canvas).
What sets this training apart is the expertise behind it.
- Ignacio Chaparro, the R&D and New Technologies Manager, guides participants through system design and energy efficiency optimization. With over two decades of experience and a mechanical engineering background in thermodynamics, Chaparro ensures you leave with a thorough understanding of CO₂ system architecture, from gas cooler assemblies to outdoor enclosure systems.
- Dale Sizemore, Director of Technical Services, offers the practical, boots-on-the-ground knowledge needed to keep systems running. With over 30 years in field technical support, he covers everything from installation nuances to troubleshooting for parallel or distributed systems.
- And overseeing the experience is Sonja Parrish, Kysor Warren’s Product and Events Communication Coordinator. Her role ensures that every session is expertly managed and tailored to serve the real needs of contractors, retailers, and end users.