UK News
4th August 2015
Hitachi appoints two area sales managers
[caption id="attachment_14957" align="alignright" width="250"] John Hackett: covering Scotland[/caption] UK: As part of its growth plans for 2015, Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe has appointed two new…
4th August 2015
Entries open for ACR&HP awards
UK: A reminder that entries are now open for the new National ACR & Heat Pump Awards. An amalgamation of the popular National Air Conditioning…
3rd August 2015
HRP appoints national sales manager
[caption id="attachment_14930" align="alignright" width="250"] Tony Hackett: new role[/caption] UK: Wholesaler HRP has appointed Tony Hackett to the new position of national sales manager designate. With…
3rd August 2015
Scottish dinner – November 12
UK: Early notification that bookings are now being taken for the annual IoR Scottish Branch dinner, being held in Glasgow on November 12. The extremely…
3rd August 2015
Trade minister visits A-Gas
[caption id="attachment_14920" align="alignright" width="400"] A-Gas operations manager Rob Parker (left) with Lord Maude, at a refrigerant filling station[/caption] UK: Refrigerant supplier A-Gas recently played host…
2nd August 2015
EDM backs calls for 30°C maximum
UK: Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn has tabled a Parliamentary Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for a maximum acceptable temperature in the workplace. Backed by 36…
31st July 2015
Space Air offers anniversary discounts
UK: Daikin distributor Space Airconditioning is offering extra discount during August to celebrate its 35th anniversary. As part of its special 35th Anniversary promotion, Space…
31st July 2015
Bitzer plans compressor courses
UK: Bitzer UK is to offer a new series of courses on compressor application and maintenance. Designed to update the technical knowledge and practical skills…
24th July 2015
HPA thumbs up to Green deal demise
UK: The Heat Pump Association has given a tentative thumbs up to the Government’s announcement that it will no longer fund the the Green Deal…
24th July 2015
Toshiba offers help with ECA
UK: Toshiba has introduced an app to help installers and consultants secure investment relief through enhanced capital allowances. The app contains key data on Toshiba…
23rd July 2015
B&ES long service award for Rimmer
[caption id="attachment_14745" align="alignright" width="400"] B&ES president Jim Marner (left) presents Peter Rimmer with his long-service award[/caption] UK:Peter Rimmer, head of employment affairs and skills with…
21st July 2015
Scandia takes largest stand at ACR Show
UK: Commercial refrigeration equipment supplier Scandia Refrigeration has signed up as a brand partner, and taken the biggest stand at the forthcoming ACR Show 2016.…
21st July 2015
Coolsuredoors opens training centre
UK: Specialist refrigerated door company, Coolsuredoors, has opened a training centre at its headquarters in Sandy, Bedfordshire. The facility will be used to educate customers…
20th July 2015
AMP to expand tech support and training
[caption id="attachment_14689" align="alignright" width="400"] The AMP technical team[/caption] UK: Air conditioning distributor AMP is investing in new training facilities and expanding its technical team to…
20th July 2015
Wolseley opens new Basildon branch
UK: Wolseley UK has officially opened its Pipe and Climate Center purpose-built branch and fabrication facility in Basildon, Essex. Boasting one of the largest trade counters and footprints…
20th July 2015
Palace appointment for Aqua Cooling
UK: Hampshire-based cooling specialist Aqua Cooling recently had an appointment at the Palace to celebrate the company’s Queen’s Award for Enterprise success. Directors Simon and…
20th July 2015
J&E Hall adds service centre managers
[caption id="attachment_14670" align="alignright" width="200"] Mathew Noon[/caption] UK: J & E Hall has appointed new managers at both its Manchester and Derby service centres. Mathew Noon…
19th July 2015
New president calls for action on skills
[caption id="attachment_14579" align="alignright" width="351"] Jim Marner: "skills shortages threatening to limit members' ability to take advantage of the economic recovery"[/caption] UK: The industry’s skills shortage…
19th July 2015
SNP calls for increases in apprentice pay
UK: The Scottish National Party has repeated calls for powers over the minimum wage to be devolved to Scotland to allow action on fair pay…
17th July 2015
F-gas a feature of TCS&D conference
UK: An F-gas masterclass will be a major feature of this year’s conference at the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) Show. The event –…
16th July 2015
Townsend enters B&ES “hall of fame”
UK: Brian Townsend has become only the eighth person in the 111-year history of contractors body B&ES to be awarded its Distinguished Service Award. Townsend…