UK News
16th February 2014
Cold store firm fined for H&S failings
UK: Dawsonrentals has been fined £40,000 and ordered to pay £20,000 costs after a worker was trapped underneath a falling cold store panel and others…
13th February 2014
Borahurst is top contractor
[caption id="attachment_3474" align="alignright" width="200"] Steve Gill with his Consultant of the Year trophy[/caption] UK: Reigate-based contractor Borahurst and air conditioning distributor CDL were amongst the…
12th February 2014
Encouraging start for ACR Show
[caption id="attachment_3456" align="alignright" width="400"] Peter Verkempynk: “The industry needs a national show like this to come together, share information and support and learn from one…
11th February 2014
R32 not available until 2015
UK: Daikin's split system air conditioners running on R32 refrigerant will not be available in the UK until next year. Although officially launched in Europe…
10th February 2014
Top names in ACR Awards shortlist
[caption id="attachment_3435" align="alignright" width="400"] Steve Gill (centre) celebrates success in the Consultant of the Year category last year and will be bidding to retain the…
8th February 2014
AMP celebrates 25 years
[caption id="attachment_3410" align="alignright" width="400"] Training is a priority at AMP[/caption] UK: Independent air conditioning distributor AMP is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with a…
5th February 2014
Leak reduction is IoR target
UK: The IoR is hosting a programme of expert briefings at next week's ACR Show to raise awareness of the importance of leak reduction. Industry…
5th February 2014
Increased ac demand in a hot future
UK: Climate change could contribute to a more than three-fold increase in heat-related deaths in the UK by the 2050s and increase the demand for…
5th February 2014
Toshiba offers topical training courses
UK: Toshiba Air Conditioning is rolling out an extensive programme of new training courses for 2014. Included are modules on practical installation and commissioning skills…
5th February 2014
Climate Center sees sales surge
UK: Climate Center, the UK’s largest supplier of cooling equipment, has reported surging demand for air conditioning and refrigeration. Air conditioning sales for the year…
31st January 2014
New company offers ac efficiency advice
UK: Chiller and air conditioning supplier Cool-Therm has launched a new company to specialise in the design and management of specialist low carbon, high efficiency…
30th January 2014
Promoting italian taste in wine display
UK: Italian commercial refrigeration company Enofrigo looks to expand sales of its wine display units through a deal with new UK company Wine Walls Direct.…
30th January 2014
Airedale boost for exports
UK: Airedale International has promoted key account manager, Asim Ansari, to lead its export sales team. Asim’s appointment as export sales manager follows closely on…
30th January 2014
Supermarkets promise 80% gas emission cut
UK: The UK’s leading supermarkets have pledged to reduce emissions from refrigeration gases by 80% by 2020, it was revealed in a new report published…
28th January 2014
Cole to Cool-Therm
UK: Cool-Therm, the chiller and air conditioning specialist, has appointed John Cole as sales executive. John (right), previously with 3D Air Sales, has 27 years’…
27th January 2014
Search on for new FETA supremo
UK: Manufacturers' association FETA is searching for a chief executive following the announcement of the retirement of Cedric Sloan. Cedric (right), who will be retiring…
26th January 2014
Revealing green supermarket systems
UK: Visitors to the forthcoming ACR Show 2014 can gain an exclusive insight into the latest green technologies being developed for use in UK supermarkets.…
24th January 2014
CDL marks 10 years
UK: Air conditioning distributor Cool Designs Ltd has revealed ambitious plans to expand after celebrating 10 years as a Toshiba distributor. [caption id="attachment_3204" align="alignright" width="400"]…
23rd January 2014
Mitsubishi Electric offers air handlers
UK: Mitsubishi Electric is entering the air handling unit market with a range of high feature products that are said to bridge the gap between…
22nd January 2014
More Locals than supermarkets
UK: The growing importance of the convenience store is marked by news that Sainsbury’s now has more Local stores than supermarkets. The news follows the…
21st January 2014
Indtherm in administration
UK: Dudley-based air conditioning contractor Indtherm has gone into administration. Ian Gould and Christopher Rayment of BDO have been appointed as joint administrators for the…