ST. LOUIS (August 26, 2024) – Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, announced Sara Kampfe, manager of chemistry and polymer engineering at Copeland, was named to The ACHR NEWS Top 40 Under 40 List as one of the top contributors to the HVACR industry.
Prior to joining Copeland, Sara Kampfe has held various scientist and leadership positions in the renewable energy industry. In her current role, Sara manages a team of scientists who are responsible for analyzing oils, refrigerants, elastomers and polymers to optimize Copeland compressors for use with these materials to ensure compressor reliability. As a leading scientist within Copeland, Sara has been involved in multiple projects that are part of the company’s strategic goals to enable the usage of next generation of low GWP refrigerants in Copeland products. She has also mentored colleagues and co-op students to help them better understand the chemistry and compatibility of Copeland’s materials of construction in HVACR applications. Sara is also an active participant in several committees in the refrigerant and lubricant space for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
“We are proud to see Sara recognized for the major part she plays in contributing to the quality and reliability of Copeland products,” said Brad Boggess, director of materials engineering for Copeland. "Her efforts push the advancement of our materials and have elevated Copeland’s position as a leader in sustainable climate solutions."
According to its website, The ACHR NEWS’ Top 40 Under 40 is, “spotlighting the younger professionals that are driving the industry into the next generation.” Now in its 10th consecutive year, The ACHR NEWS Top 40 Under 40 recognizes the next generation who will lead the HVACR industry for years to come.
Copeland is the global leader in sustainable heating, cooling, refrigeration and industrial solutions. We help residential, commercial, refrigeration and industrial customers reduce their carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. We address issues like climate change, growing populations, electricity demands and complex global supply chains with innovations that advance the energy transition, accelerate the adoption of climate-friendly low GWP (Global Warming Potential) and natural refrigerants, and safeguard the world's most critical goods through an efficient and sustainable cold chain. We have over 18,000 employees, with feet on the ground in 50 countries - a global presence that makes it possible to serve customers wherever they are in the world and meet challenges with scale and speed. Our industry-leading brands and diversified portfolio deliver innovation and technology proven in over 200 million installations worldwide. Together, we create sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet today and for future generations. For more information, visit copeland.com.
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