UK News
11th March 2020
Refcom steps in to combat coronavirus misinformation
UK: The F-gas certification body Refcom has stepped in to “allay fears” and “put the record straight” on “misinformation” regarding the coronavirus and air conditioning.…
11th March 2020
IoR seminars to become webinars
UK: The series of talks to be given by the Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) at next month’s cancelled HVACR Live event at ExCel will now…
11th March 2020
Supplier to name illegal ac sellers
UK: A leading UK air conditioning distributor has threatened to name and shame suppliers selling product in contravention of the European F-gas regulations. Concerns at…
9th March 2020
Aermec UK offers witness tests by video link
UK: The UK subsidiary of Italian air conditioning manufacturer Aermec is enabling customers to witness-test equipment by video link. The company’s factory near Verona is…
9th March 2020
AUK partners with renewables distributor
UK: Newcastle-based air conditioning supplier AUK Distribution has formed a partnership with specialised renewables distributor Secon.
8th March 2020
Lu-Ve cancels DCW stand
UK: Italian commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturer Lu-Ve has cancelled its stand at this week’s Data Centre World exhibition at ExCel in London due…
8th March 2020
Capital Cooling adds designer refrigeration
UK: Commercial refrigeration business, Capital Cooling, has become the exclusive distributor of Hizone professional kitchen equipment in the UK. Hizone is the result of a…
5th March 2020
Scottish dinner – sold out within a week
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration Scottish Dinner has sold out its 500 tickets within just one week of the tickets becoming available. The popularity of…
5th March 2020
Toshiba signs deal with Sale Sharks
UK: Toshiba Air Conditioning has signed a sponsorship deal with Premier League rugby club Sale Sharks.
5th March 2020
HVACR Live postponed until next year
UK: HVACR Live, the UK’s only dedicated national event for air conditioning and refrigeration sectors, is the latest exhibition to succumb to the coronavirus. The…
4th March 2020
Open up for World Refrigeration Day
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration is encouraging businesses within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry to open their doors to the local community on this…
4th March 2020
Mansfield Pollard in management buy-out
UK: Air management company Mansfield Pollard has been the subject of a management buy-out for the second time in 10 years.
4th March 2020
HTG appoints finance and operations director
UK: Dale Storrer has been appointed as finance and operations director at HTG Trading, parent company of Scotsman ice machine distributor Hubbard Systems and catering…
3rd March 2020
Business Edge hosts next breakfast briefing
UK: The next Hampshire Refrigeration Society Technical Breakfast Briefing is being hosted by Business Edge at its premises in Waterlooville on March 24. This free-to-attend…
2nd March 2020
FETA warns on DSEAR responsibilities
UK: With increased use of flammable refrigerants, the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has warned facilities managers to ensure they have the necessary DSEAR risk…
2nd March 2020
Evans joins Aermec as general manager
UK: Chiller and air handling manufacturer Aermec UK has expanded its sales team with the appointment of David Evans as general sales manager. In a…
1st March 2020
Bookings open for Scottish dinner
UK: The organisers of the Institute of Refrigeration’s Scottish Dinner have already released details of this year’s event and are advising early bookings. The advice…
28th February 2020
Wolseley adds York chillers, heat pumps and rooftops
UK: Refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Wolseley has added York chillers, heat pumps and rooftop packages to its portfolio of products. Now available nationwide from…
28th February 2020
Toshiba lends weight to Refcom Elite
UK: Refcom has welcomed news that Toshiba Air Conditioning UK is insisting on installers being Refcom Elite registered to benefit from its top tier 7-year…
28th February 2020
Cross Refrigeration lands £7m contract in Australia
UK: Armagh-based refrigeration company, Cross Refrigeration, has secured a contract worth over £7m for fruit ripening rooms in Australia.
28th February 2020
Heat pumps the winner at IoR dinner
UK: Heat pumps dominated the awards at last night’s annual Institute of Refrigeration dinner in London. The J&E Hall Gold Medal, Lightfoot Medal and Ted…