UK News
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.
27th August 2021
Government accused of breaking promises on red diesel
UK: The government is accused of breaking its promise to support food chain businesses as industry faces a dramatic tax hike on diesel to power…
27th August 2021
Brits demand air conditioning while working from home
UK: More than 60% of British workers want their bosses to provide air conditioning while working from home, according to a new study by Andrews…
25th August 2021
A-Gas in final for Green Business award
UK: Refrigerant gas supplier and recycler A-Gas has been shortlisted for the Green Business of the Year Award at the 2021 South West Business Leader…
24th August 2021
UK extends UKCA mark deadline
UK: The UK government has extended the deadline for the implementation of the UKCA mark until the end of next year, following successful lobbying from…
24th August 2021
Johnson Controls buys Fisher Group
UK: Johnson Controls continues its UK expansion with the acquisition of the Glasgow-based air conditioning contractor, Fisher Group. The purchase, which includes Fisher Group Ltd…
23rd August 2021
Rhodes to Aermec
UK: Aermec UK has appointed Robert Rhodes as a business development manager for the NW. Rhodes has held a variety of technical sales positions in…
20th August 2021
Williams awards long-serving employees
UK: King’s-Lynn-based Williams Refrigeration, a company known for its large number of long-serving employees, recently marked significant anniversaries for 11 members of staff. This year,…
18th August 2021
Aldi UK commits to fridge doors
UK: Aldi has announced it will fit fridge doors as standard in its new and newly refurbished stores in the UK and Ireland following successful…
17th August 2021
BESA Academy tops 6,000 trainees
UK: The BESA Academy, the Building Engineering Services Association’s online training platform, has seen over 6,000 trainees pass through its virtual doors since going live…
15th August 2021
Daikin UK advises on supply issues
UK: Daikin UK has apologised to customers for service delays, warning that extended lead times are a current fact of life, impacting its ability to…
11th August 2021
Discussing the fridge of the future
UK: The technologies and their safety and efficiency that could be used in the manufacture of domestic fridges in the future will be discussed at…
