UK News
5th July 2016
SkillFridge attracts wide industry support
UK: This year’s SkillFridge competition, which kicked off with the first heat in Grantham last week, has attracted wide support from industry. SkillFridge is a…
5th July 2016
ETL listing as Bitzer backs Britain
UK: With its Varipack compressor control accepted for inclusion on the UK’s Energy Technology List, German compressor manufacturer Bitzer has reaffirmed its commitment to the…
4th July 2016
Panasonic consolidates Chinese JVs
CHINA: Japanese refrigeration equipment manufacturer Panasonic has consolidated two of its Chinese joint venture businesses. Described as a reinforcement of the organisational structure of its…
4th July 2016
Show move reflects industry demand
UK: The organiser of the former ACR Show says the decision to move the event to London was taken following an extensive review and consultation…
3rd July 2016
Daikin Applied clearly means business
[caption id="attachment_23656" align="alignright" width="360"] The DAPS UK hoarding, dwarfed by the towers of Canary Wharf but clearly visible from the Limehouse Link[/caption] UK: Daikin Applied…
30th June 2016
Plans to resurrect BSRA show
UK: Flushed with success after resurrecting the Birmingham Society of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Paul Singh intends to relaunch the BSRA exhibition. Once a regular…
30th June 2016
ISD to manufacture cold rooms in the UK
UK: ISD Solutions is to manufacture its modular cold rooms in the UK in a £300,000 investment to reduce outsourcing and improve efficiency. The Gloucester-based…
29th June 2016
Industry show moves to ExCel
UK: The ACR Show is to move to London’s ExCel for the next event in 2018. The move from the NEC to the capital marks…
28th June 2016
RSL Ireland appointed Fujitsu distributor
[caption id="attachment_23495" align="alignright" width="350"] Fujitsu's Ian Carroll (left) welcomes Gerry McDonagh and RSL to the list of Fujitsu dictributors[/caption] UK: Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK)…
27th June 2016
Gilberts (Blackpool) goes for growth
UK: Air movement specialist Gilberts (Blackpool) is extending its factory and warehousing to keep pace with demand. The family-owned business says it is experiencing significant…
27th June 2016
A-Gas appoints commercial director
UK: Enzo D’Alessio has been appointed as the new commercial director for A-Gas. He was formerly employed by Cape Town based South African gas supplier…
25th June 2016
Firm fined £500k for fatal coldstore incident
UK: A fish wholesaler has been fined £500,000 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when a stack of boxes of frozen fish fell on him.…
25th June 2016
UTC reaffirms UK commitment
USA: UTC, parent company of air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturer Carrier, has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK following this week’s referendum vote. United Technologies…
24th June 2016
Contractors have vital post-Brexit role
UK: The building engineering services sector has a vital role to play in the aftermath of the EU Referendum, according to the UK contractors’ group…
23rd June 2016
Eco trailer could halve CO2 emissions
UK: Supply chain services provider Fowler Welch has launched a new eco trailer which harnesses kinetic energy to power its refrigeration unit. Fowler Welch has…
23rd June 2016
Integral expands its HVAC operation
[caption id="attachment_23401" align="alignright" width="350"] Integral industrial refrigeration director David Bostock (right) welcomes Ian Hussey to Integral[/caption] UK: Integral UK has appointed DencoHappel’s Ian Hussey to…
23rd June 2016
Star backs women in #coolcareers
UK: Star Refrigeration has created a social media hub in an effort to encourage more women into the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The initiative,…
23rd June 2016
Jane Gartshore in top 50 engineers list
[caption id="attachment_23320" align="alignright" width="300"] Jane Gartshore: delighted to be named in the list of the top 50 female engineers in the UK[/caption] UK: Jane Gartshore…
22nd June 2016
BESA NW supports local charity
[caption id="attachment_23366" align="alignright" width="340"] BESA North West chairman Peter Williams (right) with Isabella Rose Foundation trustees Nicola and David Pope and the charity's mascot Peanut[/caption]…
22nd June 2016
Sainbury’s to trial Dearman engine
UK: Sainsbury’s has become the first company in the world to introduce a refrigerated delivery truck cooled by a liquid-nitrogen-powered engine. Supplied by cooling technology…
21st June 2016
My Local on verge of administration
UK: Convenience store chain My Local is reported to be on the verge of administration. The national media was tonight reporting that KPMG is expected…