UK News
1st June 2020
Mitsubishi urges UK government to back “green” technology
Deane Flint: “An increased focus on innovative technology is now more important than ever.” UK: Mitsubishi Electric has called on the UK government to pursue…
31st May 2020
Beijer Ref completes UK e-commerce sites
UK: With more business moving online, refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref has completed the roll out of new e-commerce websites across its Dean & Wood, HRP…
29th May 2020
JD Cooling joins last hurrah
UK: Lynn-based refrigeration contractor JD Cooling Group joined other local supply chain companies last night in the last clap for key workers at King’s Lynn’s…
27th May 2020
Rankine conference goes online
UK: The IIR International Rankine 2020 Conference – Advances in Cooling, Heating and Power Generation – due to be held in Glasgow in July, will…
27th May 2020
Webinar reviews advances in heating and cooling
UK: Recent advances in heating and cooling will be the subject of an Institute of Refrigeration SIRACH Network webinar on June 9. The first presentation…
26th May 2020
Meredith joins TCUK
UK: Toshiba Carrier UK has appointed Alex Meredith to the Carrier new equipment sales team as regional sales manager for London South West. Meredith joined…
26th May 2020
Guide to BACS and building efficiency
UK: The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has released a new technical guide on the impact of controls on the energy efficiency of buildings. The…
23rd May 2020
Toshiba rolls out online CPD courses
UK: Toshiba has joined forces with Belfast-based BL Refrigeration and Air Conditioning to present a programme of CPD courses for building services consultants and engineers. …
22nd May 2020
BESA warns on ventilation hygiene post lockdown
UK: Building managers must pay close attention to the cleanliness of their ventilation systems in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown, according to a group…
21st May 2020
Webinar to look at energy efficiency and low GWP
UK: Climalife (IDS Refrigeration) is extending its webinar initiative with an event on June 3 looking at the use of lower GWP refrigerant products and…
19th May 2020
Catering equipment firms see “catastrophic” drop in sales
UK: The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) fears that COVID-19 has had a “catastrophic” impact on sales in a market that was already down 25% in…
17th May 2020
Training provider lends name to football stadium
UK: Air conditioning and refrigeration training company Technique Learning Solutions has increased its support for local football team Chesterfield by securing the naming rights for…
16th May 2020
Taking the Cool Talk breakfast online
UK: The next Institute of Refrigeration Cool Talk Breakfast meeting will be broadcast as a webinar due to the continuing restrictions of the coronavirus lockdown.…
15th May 2020
Business Edge re-opens on June 1
UK: Training provider Business Edge is reorganising its refrigeration and air conditioning training centre and practical workshops with a view to re-opening on June 1. …
14th May 2020
Wolseley sales down 60% in April
UK: Wholesaler Wolseley UK saw revenues fall over 60% in April as the coronavirus lockdown severely impacted demand. The April figures followed a 10.3% drop…
13th May 2020
Theatre plan for historic Grimsby Ice Factory
UK: A London-based businessman is behind new plans to rescue the historic Grimsby Ice factory and turn it into a 1,400-capacity theatre venue. The plans…
11th May 2020
Gel-clear establishes ac cleaner plant in Vietnam
UK: Lancashire cleaning specialist Gel-clear has set up a bottling plant for its Air-clear air conditioning cleaner in Vietnam. Established in a matter of only…
8th May 2020
SkillFridge postponed until early 2021
UK: SkillFridge 2020, the national skill competition for apprentice air conditioning and refrigeration engineers, has been postponed to the first quarter of next year due…
6th May 2020
Star pupil sought in online CPD quiz
UK: Star Refrigeration has launched an online weekly quiz designed to encourage engineers to keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date during lockdown. The Star Pupil…
3rd May 2020
REFCOM seeks relaxation of F-gas renewal rules
UK: Certification body REFCOM is in discussions with DEFRA in an effort to relax the F-gas certification renewal rules during the coronavirus crisis. REFCOM is…
1st May 2020
Which? backs F-gas certification
UK: The F-gas certification body REFCOM insists that Which? Trusted Trader will now only list refrigeration and air conditioning contractors who hold a REFCOM certificate.…