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3rd May 2016

Toshiba launches R32 air conditioner

UK: Toshiba UK has officially announced the availability of air conditioners using lower GWP refrigerant R32 from the end of May. As first revealed by…
29th April 2016

GEA UK shows unified face

UK: GEA UK took advantage of last week’s Foodex show at the NEC to present its new unified face to the market. GEA recently embarked…
28th April 2016

Commercial kitchen show heads for sell out

UK: With just eight stands to fill, the debut Commercial Kitchen show is heading for a sell out. The launch edition, taking place at the…
28th April 2016

Cloudfm offers 10-year warranty on Mitsubishi

UK: Facilities management provider Cloudfm is now offering its clients a 10-year warranty on all Mitsubishi Electric air conditioning equipment. The move comes after the…
28th April 2016

75% of firms manage occupational health

UK: Almost three quarters of building services firms claim to actively manage occupational health, according to a new industry survey. The survey was produced by…
27th April 2016

Airedale re-opens training school

UK: Following its relocation back to Rawdon, Airedale International has reopened its training centre at the new site. The fire which destroyed the company’s factory…
22nd April 2016

Website supports cylinder tracking

UK: A-Gas has launched a new website dedicated to Gas-Trak Online (GTO), its F-gas reporting and cylinder-tracking app. The new website is there to support…
21st April 2016

Toshiba VRF completes awards hat-trick

UK: Toshiba completed a unique hat-trick tonight when its SMMS-e VRF air conditioning system won a third major UK award this year. The top performing VRF…
21st April 2016

Sainsbury’s pilots new CO2 trailer

UK: Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has become the first customer to take delivery of Carrier Transicold’s prototype CO2 refrigerant trailer unit. The delivery marks the first…
20th April 2016

Fridge engineers receive Royal Warrant

UK: European Refrigeration Ltd, the Essex-based commercial refrigeration company, has received the Royal Warrant. A family business formed in 1985, European Refrigeration can now proudly display…
20th April 2016

Dawsonrentals joins Dearman development

[caption id="attachment_9911" align="alignright" width="288"] The Dearman engine[/caption] UK: Truck rental company Dawsonrentals is to make refrigerated vehicles using Dearman’s liquid nitrogen engine available to fleet…
18th April 2016

Top groups organise joint meeting

UK: In a unique collaboration, five leading industry groups are to host a joint evening technical meeting for their members and students. The meeting on the…
18th April 2016

Climate Center increases stock availability

[caption id="attachment_21736" align="alignright" width="380"] Climate Center's own-brand Beermaster cellar cooler is one of the products to benefit from greater stockholding[/caption] UK: Refrigeration and air conditioning…
15th April 2016

Keep calm over R134a, says Johnson Controls

UK: A leading manufacturer has called for “calm heads” in the drive to find lower GWP replacements for R134a in chillers. While chiller manufacturer Johnson…
14th April 2016

BESA calls for F-gas venting clampdown

[caption id="attachment_21605" align="alignright" width="187"] Tim Rook: "There are too many unreported f-gas venting episodes"[/caption] UK: Contractors’ association BESA has called for more investment to allow…
13th April 2016

Engineering should be taught in schools

UK: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is calling for engineering to be taught as part of the educational curriculum in schools and colleges. The Institute…
12th April 2016

Fridge explosion injures canteen worker

UK: A canteen worker is reported to have been slightly injured this morning when a refrigeration cabinet at a Northern Ireland college exploded. The incident…
11th April 2016

CMA begins HRP merger investigation

UK: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to begin its initial investigations into Beijer Ref’s acquisition of UK refrigeration wholesaler HRP tomorrow (April 12).…
8th April 2016

Toshiba bases warranty on installer skills

UK: Toshiba is changing the duration of its air conditioning warranties in the UK to a scheme based on installer competence. While the length of…
7th April 2016

Daikin debut at Convenience Show

[caption id="attachment_21430" align="alignright" width="300"] Daikin's Conveni-pack will be exhibited at NCS[/caption] UK: Daikin’s packaged refrigeration and heat recovery systems are to be exhibited for the…
7th April 2016

Ability Projects bought by Glen Dimplex

UK: Poole-based fan coil manufacturer Ability Projects has been acquired by the Glen Dimplex Group. Established in 2001, Ability Projects is a specialist in the design,…