UK News
16th March 2017
Cross to sell Yanmar GHP
UK and ROI: Yanmar, the Japanese diesel engine manufacturer, has teamed up with the Cross Group to supply a range of gas engine heat pump…
16th March 2017
Hopkinson becomes Poppleton MD
UK: Hargreaves Ductwork MD Tim Hopkinson has been appointed MD of ductwork manufacturer and installation contractor E Poppleton and Son. Hopkinson, who will become president…
14th March 2017
Vern Klein joins Aspen Xtra
UK: Vern Klein is leading business expansion at Sussex-based air conditioning accessories company Aspen Xtra. Klein’s appointment as business development manager follows nearly 12 years…
13th March 2017
Ex-CESA chairman Frost joins Hoshizaki
[caption id="attachment_34893" align="alignright" width="250"] Simon Frost: joining Hoshizaki UK[/caption] UK: Hoshizaki UK has appointed Simon Frost as director, sales and chain accounts to replace Paul…
10th March 2017
First Choice bought by US parts supplier
UK: Cannock-based catering and refrigeration spares company First Choice has been acquired by PT Holdings, a global OEM parts distributor with operations in Chicago, St. Louis…
10th March 2017
BESA backs T-level plans
UK: BESA training director Tony Howard has praised government plans for T-level qualifications in engineering and construction. Describing chancellor Philip Hammond announcement in this week’s…
9th March 2017
Fan coil takes Ecobuild prize
[caption id="attachment_34795" align="aligncenter" width="627"] Joint winners (l to r): Cathy Newman (tv broadcaster), Chris Vallis (director at AB Group), Julie Hirigoyen, Roger Olsen, Nico Stillwell…
7th March 2017
Host of Fujitsu products at London show
UK: Air conditioning manufacturer Fujitsu is to use next year’s HVAC & Refrigeration Show as a showcase for a host of new products to be…
6th March 2017
Kellaway joins Sanhua technical sales team
UK: Robbie Kellaway has joined Sanhua Europe as technical sales manager for the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia. He joins from Ritchie Engineering where he spent…
5th March 2017
Study pinpoints fridge fire hazards
UK: A number of components and flammable materials used in domestic refrigerators are identified in a new study into the reported 300 fridge fires a…
3rd March 2017
FETA joins the Power Players
UK: FETA has announced its support for Power Players, a new Electrical Contractors’ Association initiative to showcase the success of young people within the building…
1st March 2017
PAD to spearhead Haier’s UK launch
[caption id="attachment_34503" align="aligncenter" width="627"] Pure Air Distribution at Haier's training centre in Budapest this week. Left to right: Haier UK area sales manager Stewart Betteridge,…
1st March 2017
Move to Coventry promises bigger event
UK: The organiser of this year’s TCS&D exhibition in September promises its biggest event yet following its move to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena. The new larger venue…
1st March 2017
BESA to promote members’ expertise
[caption id="attachment_34488" align="alignright" width="250"] Kevin Kingaby: “There is a general misunderstanding about what the sector is capable of”[/caption] UK: BESA is to target local authorities,…
27th February 2017
Firm fined for workers’ injuries
UK: Specialist decorators’ merchant Leyland SDM (LSDM) has been fined £450,000 after four workers fell more than 3.5m while carrying a ventilation unit. Westminster Magistrates…
27th February 2017
Cooling innovation scores at Ecobuild
[caption id="attachment_34417" align="aligncenter" width="627"] The CBES Mistral Air refrigeration system joins Airedale and Arup's Artus fan coils as innovation finalists[/caption] UK: Cooling technologies are well…
25th February 2017
RW branch to open in Stockton
[caption id="attachment_34452" align="aligncenter" width="627"] Ian Shawcroft (right) head of RW hands over the keys to Stockton branch manager Jonny Davis[/caption] UK: Beijer Ref is to…
24th February 2017
Building services firms remain buoyant
UK: Optimism is high in the building engineering services sector after a strong finish to 2016 and a positive start to 2017. More than three…
24th February 2017
LFB calls for end to “dangerous” fridges
UK: The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has warned that new safety proposals designed to reduce the risk of potentially deadly fridge and freezer fires, have…
23rd February 2017
Lawton Tubes is Beijer Ref top supplier
[caption id="attachment_34314" align="aligncenter" width="627"] Lawton Tubes md Oliver Lawton (left) is congratulated on his company's achievement by Beijer Ref UK and Ireland md John Billson[/caption]…
22nd February 2017
Mitsubishi offers free F-gas guide
UK: Mitsubishi Electric has released a free, CPD-accredited guide to working with the F-gas regulations. Designed to help anyone involved in air conditioning understand how…