UK News
10th August 2021
Heat pump course could train 40,000 installers per year
UK: The secretary of state for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Kwasi Kwarteng, has welcomed a new scheme which could train 40,000 heat pump installers…
9th August 2021
Davies joins new Beijer Ref UK business
UK: Bryan Davies, the former group managing director of refrigerant supplier Harp International has been appointed MD of the recently established UK business Beijer Ref…
8th August 2021
TCS&D to be cold chain feature at ITT Hub
UK: The Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution exhibition (TCS&D) is to be integrated into the ITT Hub commercial vehicle show from 2022, becoming an annual…
4th August 2021
Total Warrior Graham raises £1k for the NHS
UK: Bitzer UK sales director James Graham has helped raise over £1,000 for the NHS by taking part in the Total Warrior challenge, a 12km course of fiendish obstacles.
2nd August 2021
Nominations sought for IoR president
UK: Members of the Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) are being invited to run for election as the Institute’s next president-elect.
2nd August 2021
Peter Hoyle 1945-2021
UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the death of its former president Peter Hoyle at the age of 76. Hoyle was the…
30th July 2021
Ixus opens trade counter in West London
UK: South-Wales-based air conditioning product supplier Ixus Distribution has opened a trade counter in Hanworth, West London. The Hanworth facility, opened this month, is the…
28th July 2021
Hoare Lea acquired by US firm Tetra Tech
UK: Long-established UK M&E consultancy Hoare Lea has been acquired by Tetra Tech Inc, a US-based consulting and engineering services firm. Headquartered in Pasadena, California,…
28th July 2021
BESA issues IAQ good practice guide
UK: The removal of most covid restrictions in the UK has prompted the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) to publish a guide to good practice on…
27th July 2021
Beijer Ref and National strengthen partnership
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.
25th July 2021
September launch for Carrier and Ciat rewards scheme
UK: A new support and reward programme for Carrier and Ciat customers in the UK is set to launch in September.
24th July 2021
Cold Chain Federation buys trade mag
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…
21st July 2021
Government fails to recognise UKCA Mark problems
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…
21st July 2021
Panasonic revamps PRO Partner programme
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…
19th July 2021
BESA revamps SKILLcard
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…
19th July 2021
Arcus FM partners with Clade
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…
19th July 2021
Energy performance plans must reflect unique role of cold stores
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…
14th July 2021
Watkins retires after 50 years
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…
13th July 2021
Saban appointed to Wave board
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…
9th July 2021
BESA reminds contractors of payment pledges
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…
9th July 2021
Sainsbury’s first to adopt electric refrigerated trailers
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…