UK News
23rd October 2019
Groundwater – a viable source for UK heat pumps
UK: A new study has found that groundwater-source heat pumps could be technically viable in many towns and cities across the UK.
22nd October 2019
UK extends Kigali ratification to Gibraltar
UK: The UK government is reported to have written to the UN extending ratification of the Kigali Amendment to Gibraltar. As a British overseas territory,…
21st October 2019
Nominations sought for J&E Hall Gold Medal
UK: Nominations of individual or teams making the most noteworthy contribution to the advancement of refrigeration and related technologies this year are being sought for…
21st October 2019
HPA takes heat pump vision to Westminster
UK: The Heat Pump Association (HPA) is to explain how heat pumps can meet the UK’s 2050 net zero targets in a special presentation at…
16th October 2019
IoR publishes more guides
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has released three new Service Engineers Section (SES) bulletins, covering such diverse topics as insulation, heat pumps and K65 tube.…
15th October 2019
Marston’s extends refrigeration supply deal
UK: Pub and hotel operator Marston's has extended its refrigeration supply contract with King’s-Lynn-based Foster Refrigerator until 2024. Foster has worked in partnership with Marston’s…
14th October 2019
Mitsubishi Electric opens London office
UK: Mitsubishi Electric has established a new London office and a specialist team dedicated to delivering energy efficient HVAC solutions in the capital. The office,…
13th October 2019
Researchers claim solid-state cooling advance
UK: Researchers are said to have produced a device with a large electrocaloric effects which could be used in refrigerators and air conditioners, without needing…
8th October 2019
Japanese refrigeration firm Mayekawa plans UK base
UK: Leading Japanese refrigeration firm Mayekawa, best known for its Mycom compressors, plans to set up a base in Glasgow. Scotland’s external affairs secretary Fiona…
2nd October 2019
Kooltech celebrates 40 years
UK: Kooltech, one of the longest-established independent air conditioning and refrigeration distributors, celebrates its 40th anniversary on October 3. Kooltech has grown through innovation from…
2nd October 2019
HRP and Sauermann team-up for charity run
UK: A team comprising staff from wholesaler HRP and condensate pump manufacturer Sauermann are taking part in this month’s Great South Run, aiming to raise…
1st October 2019
Voting opens for next IoR president
UK: Voting has now opened for the next president of the Institute of Refrigeration, pitting REFCOM head Graeme Fox against Mike Creamer of Business Edge.
29th September 2019
TF Solutions takes BSRA 5-a-side trophy
UK: A team from air conditioning and refrigeration distributor TF Solutions were the winners of the relaunched BSRA 5-a-side football tournament.
26th September 2019
Steve Gill wins RAC Gold
UK: Steve Gill, the man behind this year’s inaugural World Refrigeration Day, was honoured with the RAC Gold Award for service to the industry in…
25th September 2019
Cars extends Koxka distribution deal
UK: Stoke-based refrigeration and air conditioning supplier Cars has signed a 10-year extension to its distribution agreement with Spanish manufacturer Koxka. Cars has represented Koxka,…
25th September 2019
Adande seeks Aircell funding
UK: Lowestoft-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer Adande is seeking further investment in its Aircell airflow management system for chilled display cabinets. Aircell has been designed to…
23rd September 2019
UK PM offers £1bn for cutting-edge technologies
UK: A new cooling technology idea could benefit from up to £1bn of UK government funding to develop and test new technology targeted at tackling…
19th September 2019
Nominations sought for BESA’s woman of the year
UK: The building engineering services sector is being invited to nominate women who have become role models in the industry for a special award. Through…
16th September 2019
F-gas quota holders must sign up to UK register
UK: DEFRA is reminding UK F-gas quota holders to register on a new online system to ensure current UK F-gas restrictions are maintained post-Brexit. If the UK…
16th September 2019
Stephen Challis joins Kooltech
UK: Air conditioning and refrigeration distributor Kooltech continues to expand with the appointment of Stephen Challis as area product sales manager for East Anglia. Based…
16th September 2019
JTL acquires Develop Training
UK: Kent-based training provider JTL has acquired Develop Training, a leading provider of compliance, technical, and safety training. Established for 50 years, Develop Training provides…