Company History

In 1885, Mr Thomas Bell Lightfoot, whose name is known throughout the world as one of the pioneers of mechanical refrigeration, founded Lightfoot Refrigeration Company. Thomas Lightfoot was the designer of the first commercially successful ship's refrigeration plant in which chemical refrigeration was used. He also designed and patented the 'Universal' Lightfoot Dry Air Refrigerator, of which a considerable number were installed in British and foreign warships between 1885 and 1904. The Dry Air Refrigerator was superseded by the open type Ammonia and CO 2 compressors, and ultimately by the current VT and AF range of compressors.

Today the Lightfoot tradition continues and flourishes. The 'Lightfoot' name is associated with high quality equipment and the company is well established as a supplier and manufacturer of a wide range of custom built refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Lightfoot currently specialises in designing, manufacturing, installing and servicing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment for commercial and marine applications.

Lightfoot is committed to providing a quality service to its customers and has invested in a Quality Management System which has been approved by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance to BS EN ISO 9001: 2000. Lightfoot ensures that this quality system adheres to a process of continuous improvement through a strict programme of internal audits.