UK News
30th September 2021
SBS plans further branch openings
UK: The number of Smith Brothers Stores (SBS) branches will grow to 17 over the next few months with the addition of locations in Cambridge…
30th September 2021
Kooltech becomes carbon neutral
UK: Air conditioning equipment distributor Kooltech has fully offset its carbon footprint to become a certified carbon neutral business. Working with Carbon Neutral Britain, Kooltech…
29th September 2021
Green Point expands marine support
UK: Compressor remanufacturer Green Point UK has expanded its operations in the shipping sector by signing a deal with leading marine specialist Flynn Refrigeration. A…
28th September 2021
Panasonic offers cut-price heat pump training
UK: Members of Panasonic’s PRO Club will be able to receive £750-worth of heat pump training for just £45 during October 2021. Panasonic has partnered with…
27th September 2021
REFCOM applauds EA F-gas action
UK: REFCOM, The UK’s main gas registration body has welcomed the Environment Agency’s decision to hammer a company with a fine of more than £1m…
27th September 2021
Recognition for Daikin and A-Gas
UK: Daikin UK and A-Gas have been recognised as key suppliers by Wolseley Climate in their first Supplier of the Year awards. Last week’s event…
27th September 2021
Dougie Stoddart set to retire
UK: Dougie Stoddart is retiring this week as commercial director of Hubbard Products after 34 years with the company. Stoddart joined Hubbard Taylor Group in…
23rd September 2021
Company hit by £1m penalty for F-gas breaches
UK: The Environment Agency has issued penalties totalling over £1m on a UK company for breaches of the F-gas regulations. The company, IMO Gas Supplies…
21st September 2021
Lowe acquires Abbey Design and Spherica
UK: Refrigeration equipment rental company Lowe Corporation has acquired two UK companies – refrigeration consultant Abbey Design Associates (ADA) and IoT technology company Spherica Systems. …
13th September 2021
SIRACH to explore hydrogen opportunities
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration’s SIRACH network is to explore the challenges and opportunities of hydrogen for heating and cooling in an online meeting. The…
12th September 2021
Heat pump control system wins BCIA award
UK: The integrated control of three legacy heating and cooling systems and a closed-loop water-source heat pump system has been recognised at the BCIA awards.…
11th September 2021
HSE stresses good workplace ventilation
UK: As more people return to the workplace, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has echoed advice stressing the importance of good ventilation to minimise…
9th September 2021
Webinar to explore A2L refrigerants and applications
UK: Climalife (IDS Refrigeration Ltd) is hosting another free-to-attend webinar, this time on the subject of A2L refrigerants and their suitable applications. The presentation will…
9th September 2021
New SKILLcard gives access to students
UK: A SKILLcard is now available for the growing number of students who need access to construction sites to complement their classroom-based learning. The new…
8th September 2021
Double win for Star
UK: Star Refrigeration was a double winner at Tuesday night’s TCS&D Awards at the East of England Arena in Peterborough. The Glasgow-based company was named…
8th September 2021
Guide to pressure equipment safety and A2Ls
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has published new guidance explaining the requirements and responsibilities contained within the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations and Pressure Equipment Directive…
6th September 2021
WRD continues support for women in STEM
UK: World Refrigeration Day (WRD) is continuing its support for women in engineering by continuing its sponsorship of the Stemazing Inspiration Academy training programme. The…
3rd September 2021
UK homes show faster heat gains
UK: A new study by home climate control company Tado has found that UK homes gain heat significantly faster than European neighbours on hot summer…
2nd September 2021
Kooltech promotes from within
UK: Air conditioning and refrigeration distributor Kooltech has made three internal promotions to managerial roles.
1st September 2021
Kensa heat pump business sees 82% rise
UK: The Kensa Group, the ground source heat pump manufacturer and installer, has recorded an 82% rise in sales to £25.14m for the year to April…
31st August 2021
Flint joins Coolair as commercial director
UK: Deane Flint, former president of Mitsubishi Electric’s UK & Ireland air conditioning and heat pump business, has joined contractor Coolair Equipment as commercial director.
