UK News
26th February 2015
Broadfoot joins Gamko UK
[caption id="attachment_11668" align="alignright" width="200"] Rupert Broadfoot joins Gamko UK's graduate sales trainee scheme[/caption] UK: Commercial refrigeration manufacturer Gamko has appointed Rupert Broadfoot as regional business…
26th February 2015
Radermacher is J&E Hall Gold Medal winner
[caption id="attachment_11660" align="alignright" width="350"] Dr Reinhard Radermacher (centre) receives the J&E Hall Gold Medal from J&E Hall's Manuel Camacho (left) and IoR president Graeme Maidment[/caption]…
25th February 2015
Friday deadline for presidential vote
[caption id="attachment_9897" align="alignright" width="400"] Members choice: Bob Arthur (left) or Steve Gill[/caption] UK: Members of the Institute of Refrigeration have until noon on Friday (February…
25th February 2015
Over 80% of ammonia systems fail safety regs
UK: A survey of over 100 ammonia refrigeration systems operating in food manufacturing facilities in the UK found that less than 20% met DSEAR and…
24th February 2015
Condensate tray leads BlueDiamond push
UK: A new condensate removal tray for dairy cabinets is leading BlueDiamond’s 2015 marketing plans, which include a new website and greater engagement with social…
23rd February 2015
Contractors report increasing tender prices
UK: An increasing number of specialist contractors within the construction industry are reporting increased tender prices. The latest state of trade survey by the The…
23rd February 2015
DEFRA still open to F-gas database talks
UK: DEFRA has indicated that it is still prepared to discuss the possibility of a centralised database of F-gas certified companies and individuals. With the…
23rd February 2015
3i confirms Aspen Pumps deal
UK: Investment group 3i has confirmed its investment in Aspen Pumps in a £105m deal. Commenting on the deal, first revealed on the Cooling Post…
22nd February 2015
Aspen Pumps set to be acquired by 3i
[caption id="attachment_11522" align="alignright" width="380"] The Aspen Pumps head office in Hailsham, Sussex[/caption] UK: Aspen Pumps is set to be acquired by international investment company 3i in…
22nd February 2015
Trox makes every penny count
[caption id="attachment_11546" align="alignright" width="380"] Charlie Bannister, mum Tammy and Trox UK director Suzanne Ranson, present the new equipment to ward matron Jane Bennett[/caption] UK: A…
20th February 2015
Contractors see rise in workload and turnover
UK: Despite a modest slowdown, building service contractors are continuing to report increases in workload and turnover in the UK. The latest state of trade…
19th February 2015
Urmston joins Flexenergy
UK: Fife-based pipe specialist Flexenergy has appointed Ian Urmston as sales and business development manager for the south. His extensive ‘patch' encompasses Wales, the Midlands,…
18th February 2015
Retiring Anne King receives BSRIA honour
[caption id="attachment_11460" align="alignright" width="300"] Anne King receives the honorary membership certificate from BSRIA chairman Tom Smith[/caption] UK: BSRIA marketing director Anne King, who is retiring…
17th February 2015
Mitsubishi tackles Wigan’s “green” Warriors
[caption id="attachment_11448" align="alignright" width="380"] The new Wigan line-up (l to r): Wayne Joyce, Wigan Warriors director of community; Martin Fahey, sustainable solutions manager, Mitsubishi Electric;…
17th February 2015
Contractor fined for chemical safety breaches
UK: Essex-based contractor CLB Refrigeration has been fined £22,500 for neglecting chemical safety after a fire at its Rainham site. The company was prosecuted by…
17th February 2015
FETA’s Terry Seward to retire
UK: FETA is looking for a new commercial manager following the announcement of the retirement of Terry Seward. Terry retires at the end of May…
16th February 2015
IoR Northern dinner – early-bird discount
UK: The organisers of the IoR Northern Dinner is offering a discounted early-bird rate for this year’s annual dinner scheduled for Thursday October 1. Those…
16th February 2015
Klima-Therm adds experienced duo
[caption id="attachment_11417" align="alignright" width="400"] New appointments Andy Spruth (left) and Ian MacDowall[/caption] UK: Klima-Therm, the Wimbledon-based air conditioning and chiller specialist, has announced two further…
16th February 2015
Daikin UK joins Carbon Trust supplier list
UK: Daikin UK is the latest to join the small band of hvac companies to be accepted onto the Carbon Trust’s Accredited Supplier scheme. The Carbon…
16th February 2015
No refrigeration practices decision before June
UK: A decision on whether to proceed with investigations into suspected anti-competitive practices in the commercial catering equipment sector has been postponed until at least…
16th February 2015
UK must invest in “cold economy”
UK: The influential Carbon Trust claims that the “cold economy” has been neglected and calls for investment in new cooling technologies, research, apprenticeships and training.…