World News

Industry news and insights from Europe and around the World

UK News

Latest news and developments in the United Kingdom

Products

Keep up-to-date with the latest new products and technology

Features

General articles, applications and industry analysis

Airedale honours employee loyalty

Airedale-long-service-awards
Clive Parkman (centre right) presents machine operator Steve Smith with his certificate for 35 years’ service, surrounded by other Airedale employees pictured collected awards for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years’ of service

UK: Celebrating the loyalty of its staff, British cooling equipment manufacturer Airedale, has again made awards to employees reaching service milestones.

The well-known manufacturer, which says it recognises the loyalty of its workforce as the single biggest factor in its success, this year rewarded more than 35 individuals at an annual luncheon.

The group, made up from people from all areas of the business, have clocked up a total of 810 years’ service between them, equivalent to an average of 23 years each.

“Our people really have put Airedale on the map and have been behind the many ‘firsts’ Airedale has achieved over our 40 years in business,” commented managing director Clive Parkman. “We’re not perfect but we’ve been careful to retain a family culture and will continue to do so as we carry on growing.  By creating the right environment for individuals at all levels to succeed at what they do and provide a way for them to progress their careers, as well as enjoy their time at work, we’ve been able to attract and retain a team of talented, committed people who together form a very successful team.”

This year’s award recipients included spares despatch technician Phil Irvin, who joined Airedale in 1989. He joined on the same day as his brother, Colin, who is one of Airedale’s 40 service engineers. Phil said: “I’ve been here 25 years and still like coming to Airedale. A lot of people started around the same time as me and they are still here. That’s why it’s a good company to work for – we have all grown up together, as has the company.”

Celebrating 20 years’ service, service team leader Mark Hargrave, joined Airedale as Technical Support Engineer after completing his apprenticeship in refrigeration and air conditioning installation and maintenance. Mark said: “I transferred to the Service Division when it was first created around 15 years ago and have helped it grow from half a dozen engineers to a team of 40.”

Latest News

29th March 2024

BUS applications up 75% in February

UK: Applications for grants under the UK government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) in February were 75% higher than during the same month last year, new statistics reveal.
29th March 2024

EBM-Papst opens new Chinese HQ

CHINA: German fans and motors manufacturer EBM-Papst has established a new 33,000m² local headquarters in China, bringing together the company’s previous four locations in Shanghai.
28th March 2024

Hudson warns of unsafe US recovery cylinders

USA: The US refrigerant supplier and reclaimer Hudson Technologies has warned of illegal and unsafe recovery cylinders entering the US market.
28th March 2024

Topical talks at Bath breakfast meeting

UK: The next South West South Wales Refrigeration Society breakfast briefing will feature talks from three experienced and knowledgable speakers on varied refrigeration and air conditioning topics.
28th March 2024

CO2 compressor for multiple applications

ITALY: Frascold’s new TK HD series transcritical CO2 compressors are designed for a wide range of refrigeration and air conditioning applications, as well as high-temperature heat pumps up to 100°C.
28th March 2024

Copeland releases 50hp scroll in Asia

CHINA: US compressor manufacturer Copeland is to launch a 50hp scroll for heat pump OEMs in Asia.