UK News
27th July 2018
Lucken joins Conex Bänninger
UK: Conex Bänninger has strengthened its UK OEM and ACR team with the appointment of Mike Lucken as regional technical sales manager for the south…
26th July 2018
Bookings open for Scottish dinner
UK: With bookings now open for this year’s IoR Scottish Branch annual dinner, nominations are also being sought for the branch’s annual awards. This annual…
25th July 2018
Epta UK continues Co-op success
[caption id="attachment_47579" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Celebrating the win are the Epta team of (l to r) Nigel Manning, Mark Malone, Andy McEnhill, Chris Sunderland and Laura…
24th July 2018
FETA says EA needs more support
UK: The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) says it will continue to highlight infringements of the F-gas regulations, particularly by online retailers. The manufacturers’…
18th July 2018
Majority of councils flout payment laws
UK: The majority of local authorities are breaching rules on payment practices, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). A recent freedom of information…
18th July 2018
David MacRae RIP
UK: David MacRae, a man whose name became synonymous in the UK air conditioning industry with both Carrier and Toshiba, has died. In a career…
18th July 2018
Toshiba promises help in R32 switch
UK: With all its Digital Inverter air conditioners now using R32, Toshiba UK has repeated promises to help customers in the transition from R410A. Toshiba’s…
15th July 2018
Midea from Air Conditioning Accessories
UK: FG Europe has appointed Air Conditioning Accessories as an approved UK distributor for the Midea range of air conditioning. The agreement sees Air Conditioning…
15th July 2018
Kooltech climbers raise £2,367
[caption id="attachment_47480" align="aligncenter" width="630"] The climbing team (l to r): Russell Gibb, Billy Thomson, Danny Watson, Ryan Gray, Iain McKinlay, Jane Magill, Gary Clark, Leona…
13th July 2018
SBS Newcastle to hold open day
UK: Air conditioning and refrigeration distributor Smith Brothers Stores is inviting customers to a special open day at its recently opened Newcastle branch. The event…
13th July 2018
Daikin UK moves to guarantee R410A price
UK: Daikin Airconditioning UK has launched two ground-breaking service packages, designed to guarantee the cost and supply of R410A refrigerant. The packages are at a…
11th July 2018
Mansfield Pollard – top local employer
UK: Contractor Mansfield Pollard has been named Employer of the Year in this year’s Bradford Means Business Awards. The company, which celebrated its 150th anniversary…
10th July 2018
Government rejects F-gas concerns
[caption id="attachment_47450" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Refrigerant in illegal non-refillable cylinders is being openly sold on the internet[/caption] UK: The UK government insists it will maintain the…
10th July 2018
BESA backing for levy changes
UK: The government’s decision to ease restrictions on how apprenticeship levy funds are distributed has been praised by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). At…
9th July 2018
Up to 245 jobs to go at Alan Nuttall
UK: More than 200 jobs are set to go at shop display company Alan Nuttall as a result of the downturn in the high street.…
9th July 2018
Aspen appoints marketing director
UK: Condensate pump and ACR ancillaries company Aspen Pumps has appointed Kelly Butler as group marketing director. Butler was previously deputy CEO at BEAMA, the…
8th July 2018
50-year-old Foster seeks oldest fridge
UK: To mark its 50th anniversary, Foster Refrigerator has launched a competition to find the oldest working Foster product in a commercial kitchen. The entrant…
6th July 2018
Marstair signs “explosive” deal
[caption id="attachment_47415" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Marstair director Chris Chisman (left) signs the partnership deal with Ex-Machinery MD Gido van Tienhoven[/caption] UK/NETHERLANDS: Yorkshire-based Marstair has signed a…
4th July 2018
Munters buys Humi-Tech Services
UK: Swedish humidification company Munters has acquired Kent-based Humi-Tech Services Ltd. Established in 1999, Humi-Tech is a humidifier installation, commissioning, service and maintenance specialist covering…
4th July 2018
Franzen joins CB Refrigeration
UK: Former Arctic Circle director Nick Franzen has joined Caerphilly-based contractor CB Refrigeration to support new business initiatives. Franzen has nearly 40 years experience in…
2nd July 2018
HVAC&R Show adds building services
UK: The next HVAC & Refrigeration Show at ExCel in 2020 will run alongside a new building services show. Building Services Live 2020 is a…