UK News
6th April 2014
Top names on NACRA shortlist
UK: A number of well-known names feature amongst the finalists just announced for the National Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Awards (NACRA). Fresh from its success at…
4th April 2014
Alimentaria is a high for Lowe
UK: Lowe Refrigeration supplied over 400 pieces of refrigeration and catering equipment to exhibitors at the international food show Alimentaria Barcelona 2014. In what t…
4th April 2014
Enjoy a cocktail with Hoshizaki
UK: Visitors to the stand of ice-maker manufacturer Hoshizaki at the forthcoming Hotelympia show will be able to partake of a cocktail by award winning bartender…
4th April 2014
Airedale and Denco on awards shortlist
[caption id="attachment_4594" align="alignright" width="300"] Airedale's SmartCool is up for two awards[/caption] UK: Airedale and GEA Denco precision air conditioners are amongst the products shortlisted for…
4th April 2014
Brunnock joins Clivet UK
UK: Julian Brunnock (right), sales and marketing director at FG Eurofred, has left to take a similar role at air conditioning and heat pump manufacturer…
3rd April 2014
Eaton-Williams recognised by Dell
[caption id="attachment_4572" align="alignright" width="400"] Kris Holla (left) and Mark Luxford at the Dell awards[/caption] UK: Eaton-Williams’ expertise in energy-saving, free-cooling technologies have been recognised by…
2nd April 2014
Cool Solutions reports “hot” winter sales
UK: Toshiba air conditioning distributor Cool Solutions Distribution has reported scorching sales this winter, topping three consecutive years of growth. The Leeds-based supplier has grown…
31st March 2014
ISD reports record revenue
UK: Gloucester-based coldstore constructor ISD Solutions has reported record revenues for the year ending 2013, with turnover up 22% to £27m. The coldstore constructor, which…
31st March 2014
Toshiba rewards rugby tries
[caption id="attachment_4523" align="alignright" width="400"] Angus Cameron of Toshiba distributor CDL Scotland (left) presents Graeme Fox with his prize[/caption] UK: There was no outright match-winner but…
31st March 2014
Mitsubishi to sponsor PGA golf tournament
UK: Mitsubishi Electric is to be the official cooling and heating partner at the forthcoming BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. The partnership includes branding on…
31st March 2014
Manor invests £250,000 in r&d lab
UK: Refrigeration equipment manufacturer Manor Concepts has invested £250,000 in a new r&d lab at its site in Sandy, Bedfordshire. The investment will enable…
28th March 2014
TRS signs supply deal with FSW
[caption id="attachment_4496" align="alignright" width="450"] TRS service director Robert Yule (right) signs the supply deal with FSW regional manager Steve Dinning.[/caption] UK: Technical Retail Services (TRS)…
27th March 2014
Slight increase in UK F-gas emissions
UK: The latest government figures show a further increase in UK F-gas emissions, albeit at a reducing rate. The figures are revealed in the latest…
27th March 2014
Hours lost from poor work temperatures
UK: A new survey suggests around 2% of office hours are wasted due to the temperature alone, potentially costing the UK economy an estimated £13bn…
26th March 2014
Energy-saving retrofits, not “green bling”
[caption id="attachment_4450" align="alignright" width="300"] Delegates at Ebm-Papst's February retrofit seminar[/caption] UK: In order to meet emissions targets and save money, businesses must look at retrofitting…
24th March 2014
Report non-compliant ac systems
UK: Companies and individuals are being encouraged to report air conditioning systems that have not been inspected under the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations. In…
20th March 2014
Advanced in tie-up with Surrey University
UK: Advanced Engineering has entered into a partnership with chemists at the University of Surrey to help define and develop its products. One of the…
20th March 2014
ACE lands prison contract
UK: Hopefully ACE Refrigeration will get time off for good behaviour after landing a 3-year maintenance deal with the Scottish Prison Service. The family firm,…
19th March 2014
Daikin’s “Smart” technology
UK: Daikin has revealed the groundbreaking hybrid heat pump technology behind its involvement in the Smart Community Project in Greater Manchester. The £20m Smart Community…
19th March 2014
New director at Manor Concepts
[caption id="attachment_4292" align="alignright" width="250"] Martin Corken[/caption] UK: As part of its ambitious growth plans, refrigerated cabinet manufacturer Manor Concepts has appointed an operations director, Martin…
19th March 2014
TCS&D Awards to be annual event
UK: The Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) Awards are to be an annual event, the organiser has announced. Such was the success of the…