UK News

UK: The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) is urging a fresh review of the pre-insulated pipe and duct market, claiming that many systems do not meet the requirements of BS5422:2023.

UK: A London-based cupcake business is now showcasing its refrigerated produce in a specially converted van as it delivers to outlets across the country.

UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the creation of the first British Standard for health and well-being in buildings.

UK: Nearly half of British consumers are interested in installing a heat pump, but an understanding of heat pump technology is still low, a new survey finds.

UK: Southern Co-op is investing £200,000 to retrofit night blinds into 46 stores this year, with plans to install them on all refrigerated cabinets which don’t currently have doors.

UK: FETA’s Wendy Belfield has been appointed to the Industry Competence Committee (ICC), recently set up by the HSE.

UK: Alfa Laval has agreed a deal to supply its first gasketed plate heat exchanger (GPHE) from its newly launched hygienic line in the UK.

UK: Construction of Ideal Heating’s new £12.5m R&D facility will begin in October, following the heat pump manufacturer being granted full planning permission by Hull City Council.

UK: Daikin UK has partnered with training provider the Quantum Group to launch an introduction to green technology as a new City & Guilds-assured training course.

UK: Air conditioning distributor Cool Designs has reported notable successes for its apprentices in this year’s exams for national industry qualifications.

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration is seeking nominations for this year’s J&E Hall International Gold Medal, which recognises the most noteworthy contribution to the advancement of refrigeration and related technologies.

UK: With more hybrid workers set to spend more time in the office, comfort conditions will be increasingly important, according to a new survey. 

UK: A visit by energy efficiency and green finance minister Lord Callanan has marked the start of heat pump production by Ideal Heating at its Hull factory.

UK: The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has reported a large volume of feedback to its six-week consultation on proposals to redevelop the scheme.

UK: Brian Churchyard, MD of Yorkshire-based refrigeration consultancy Omega Solutions, has been appointed professor of energy and engineering at London South Bank University.

UK: Panasonic says its Aquarea J Series heat pumps will have a faster and more straightforward installation process after receiving approval from the Energy Networks Association (ENA).

UK: The engineering services industry has called for clarity on the CE and UKCA mark transition for construction products.

UK: Mitsubishi Electric has created a new accreditation to support contractors in reducing their carbon emissions.

UK: Lisa-Jayne Cook has been put forward by the Institute of Refrigeration for election as president-elect to replace current president Graeme Fox in 2024.

UK: Carrier is sponsoring the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport racing team and its hybrid electric car for the second half of the 2023 British Touring Car Championship season.

UK: Panasonic is celebrating the launch of its new Aquarea L Series R290 air-source heat pump into the UK with a Smart TV promotion running until the end of September.