Matt Hale - Global Business Development Director

Posts written by Matt Hale

Job Title: Global Business Development Director

After beginning his career as an engineer in the food and dairy industries, Matt has worked in Heat Exchanger sales for twenty years, joining HRS in 2013. Today as Global Business Development Director, he is responsible for overseeing and developing the HRS Group’s strategies for business development and marketing.

Combined Approach Prevents Contamination

November 24, 2025 | Categories: Food - Opinion Piece - Pharmaceutical by

The safety of key products, such as food, drink, pharmaceuticals and toiletries, depends on the management and control of a wide range of factors throughout the whole supply chain, from raw material and ingredient production …

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COP 30 Emissions Data Highlights AD’s Crucial Role in Climate Policy

November 20, 2025 | Categories: Food - Opinion Piece - Pharmaceutical by

Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from burning fossil fuels have risen again1, according to data released during the COP 30 UN climate conference in Brazil. This underscores the ongoing challenges that the world faces …

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Prioritise TCO when Making Equipment Investment Decisions

November 13, 2025 | Categories: Food - Opinion Piece - Pharmaceutical by
More and more businesses are realising the benefits of assessing the total cost of ownership (TCO) or Total Expenditure (totex)

When making any investment decision, particularly when purchasing high-value processing equipment, capital cost is usually one of the first things to be considered. But a far more accurate metric is actually the Total Cost of …

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Fruit Products Need the Right Heat Exchanger

November 3, 2025 | Categories: Food - Opinion Piece - Pharmaceutical by

It is always important to choose the right heat exchanger for the right product and process, whatever industry you are working in. However, for manufacturers of fruit products and fruit-based drinks the wrong system can …

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Efficiency Crucial for the Water Sector

September 2, 2025 | Categories: Food - Opinion Piece - Pharmaceutical by

It’s a difficult time for the water sector. On top of global issues – such as the impacts of climate change on the availability of clean water, increasing environmental protections, rising energy prices, and challenges …

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The Advantages of Stainless Steel for Corrugated Tube Heat Exchangers

July 31, 2025 | Categories: Food - Opinion Piece - Pharmaceutical by
Thinner stainless steel tubes can be corrugated to reduce fouling and improve heat transfer

In theory, modern heat exchangers can be made from a wide range of materials, including copper, copper/nickel, aluminium, carbon steel and stainless steel. In this article we consider why this is the case, and in …

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