James McAlpine

Written By Tom Reidy

James McAlpine pioneered the use of refrigerated transport and chiller units, and helped to revolutionise the New Zealand dairy industry with refrigerated farm milk tank storage. He was a director of the Reserve Bank and the Blind Foundation, a Foundation member of the Auckland Lions, Past President of The NZ Manufacturers Federation, and an Honorary Life Member of the Royal Agricultural Society.

James McAlpine

Inducted: 2014
Industry: Refrigeration

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