UK News

UK: The long-standing partnership between National Refrigerants and Beijer Ref UK has been further strengthened by the of a five-year exclusive supply deal for RW Refrigeration Wholesale.

UK: A new support and reward programme for Carrier and Ciat customers in the UK is set to launch in September.

UK: The Cold Chain Federation has acquired Commercial Transport Publishing, owner of monthly magazine Cold Chain News and the Global Cold Chain News website. “Over…

UK: A lack of testing capacity has resulted in some manufacturers being advised that their products are unlikely to be approved to the new UKCA…

UK: Panasonic has revamped its PRO Partner programme to offer greater benefits to UK installers and trade partners. Existing PRO Club members will be automatically…

UK: One of the building services industry’s largest personnel registration schemes has revamped the cards operatives must carry to gain access to sites. Engineering Services…

UK: Facilities management company Arcus FM has partnered with refrigeration plant manufacturer Clade to offer a fully comprehensive HVAC service and maintenance for clients. According…

UK: The Cold Chain Federation has urged government to ensure that any plans to set new energy performance standards for industrial buildings must differentiate cold…

UK: Tony Watkins, chief engineer at the FlaktGroup, is to retire after more than 50 years with the company. His one-company career commenced on September…

UK: Alan Saban has been promoted to the board of Wave Refrigeration after six months with the Keighley-based contractor. Saban, with 18 years in the…

UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has reminded main contractors who have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code to pay suppliers fully and…

UK: Sainsbury’s has become the first UK retailer to introduce fully electric refrigerated trailers to its delivery fleet with five new trailers employing Carrier Transicold’s…

UK: The Building Engineering Services Association is to offer an F-gas awareness short course in an attempt to reach a wider audience with the importance…

UK: Mark Hughes of refrigerant manufacturer Chemours has been named as president of the British Refrigeration Association.  Hughes, currently business development manager for Thermal and…

UK: Manchester-based CoolMed has increased its supply of specialist medical equipment during the pandemic by providing hundreds of fridges to one of the UK’s leading operator…

UK: Daikin UK will be selling the benefits of heat pumps to visitors to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew this autumn.

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has instigated its annual search for nominees to join its governing body, the board of trustees.  Anyone who is a…

UK: Cool Designs Ltd (CDL), a long-term distributor of Toshiba Carrier air conditioning, has added Carrier’s recently introduced XCT7 VRF system to its portfolio.  The…

UK/USA: Steve Gill, past president of the IoR and founder of World Refrigeration Day, has been made chair of ASHRAE’s Refrigeration Technology Committee for Comfort,…

UK: Mitsubishi Electric has launched a series of podcasts on the sustainable, zero carbon and legislative issues affecting business today. The Ask ME podcasts cover…

UK: Nausheen Basha, a university researcher, and Kevin Gregory, an influential long-serving engineer, have been named as winners in this year’s Institute of Refrigeration Awards.…