UK News
4th March 2015
Klima-Therm signs two chiller deals
[caption id="attachment_11786" align="alignright" width="370"] The Gree centrifugal chiller becomes part of the Klima-Therm portfolio[/caption] UK: Expanding chiller supplier Klima-Therm has announced two new distribution deals with leading international…
4th March 2015
Acland heads B&ES regions
[caption id="attachment_11781" align="alignright" width="150"] Tim Acland[/caption] UK: The Building & Engineering Services Association has appointed Tim Acland to the new post of head of regional…
3rd March 2015
Fridge freezer delay puts lives at risk – LFB
UK: The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has accused fridge freezer manufacturers of dragging their heels on making fire safety improvements. With calls on average to…
2nd March 2015
Free-to-attend refrigerant seminars
UK: Climalife IDS Refrigeration is hosting a series of free-to-attend refrigerant seminars this month. The half-day events at venues around England will include presentations by…
2nd March 2015
Ammonia leak closes meat factory
[caption id="attachment_11749" align="alignright" width="370"] Stock photo[/caption] UK: Scottish firefighters this morning isolated two ammonia leaks at a factory in South Ayrshire. Scottish Fire and Rescue…
28th February 2015
Gill completes 36-hour hat-trick
[caption id="attachment_11716" align="alignright" width="200"] Steve Gill with his Stevie silver trophy awarded to him in Las Vegas last night[/caption] UK: Steve Gill completed a remarkable 36-hour hat-trick…
27th February 2015
Steve Gill is IoR president-elect
UK: Steve Gill has won the vote to be the next president of the Institute of Refrigeration. The online vote decided by members, a straight…
27th February 2015
Gillespie joins B&ES
[caption id="attachment_11694" align="alignright" width="200"] Lindsay Gillespie: sperheading Trailblazers[/caption] UK: Lindsay Gillespie has rejoined B&ES in the new role of standards development and policy co-ordinator – skills.…
27th February 2015
Derek Moore honoured at ACR News Awards
[caption id="attachment_11679" align="alignright" width="350"] Derek Moore – Alan Moor Award winner[/caption] UK: Derek Moore of Sabroe was named winner of the Alan Moor Award at…
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,…