Accent Refrigeration Systems

Accent Refrigeration Systems was founded by Art Sutherland and Greg Hillman who have been working together since 1980. Upon launching Accent Refrigeration Systems, their mandate was to develop the most efficient and reliable refrigeration systems in the world and by all accounts they have more than succeeded. Each year, Accent Refrigeration Systems sets the bar higher with new innovations and developments that improve the operation of recreational ice facilities around the globe.

Accent Refrigeration Systems has completed projects on six continents for private, public, university, professional and three Olympic Games. Our custom crafted refrigeration systems have been rated as the most efficient in the world.

Managing Partners

Art Sutherland

Project Management and System Design

Graduated from The Nova Scotia Technical College (honors diploma in refrigeration) Journeyman Refrigeration Technician with North American Certification Industrial Instrumentation diploma through the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Industrial Pipefitting diploma through the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Industrial Refrigeration Energy Analysis certification through University of Wisconsin Over 30 years of designing and installing industrial refrigeration systems System start up specialist on over a hundred projects internationally.

Professional Associations

Past President of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute
Past Refrigeration Committee Chairman of ASHRAE Victoria Chapter
Refrigeration Advisor for BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology)
Author of four refrigeration manuals, which have been distributed worldwide
Author of the 2004 British Columbia Refrigeration Operators training program

Instructor for the following organizations

Canadian Curling Association
Recreational Facility Association of British Columbia
Ice Arena Institute of Management-USA
Asian Pacific Facility Managers Association-Tokyo, Japan
South African Facility Operator's Association-Cape Town, South Africa

Greg Hillman

Project Manager

Graduated Southern Alberta Institute of Technology with a diploma in Refrigeration
Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic
Journeyman Pipefitter / Gas Fitter
Journeyman Millwright
Journeyman Machinist
15 years of Heavy Industrial Mechanical Experience
25 years of ice rink installation experience
20 years as a project manager on numerous recreational ice projects worldwide including NHL ice rinks and Olympic facilities in Calgary and Salt Lake City.