UK News
22nd May 2018
Tesco closes non-food website
UK: Tesco is to close its loss-making non-food website Tesco Direct. Following a detailed review Tesco says it has concluded that, despite its best efforts,…
18th May 2018
FSW to launch CO2 CU at June roadshows
UK: Refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler FSW is to launch a CO2 packaged condensing unit at a series of roadshows next month. FSW is now…
17th May 2018
£800,000 fine for LD outbreak
UK: Faltec Europe, a car parts manufacturer, has been fined £800,000 after a legionnaires’ disease outbreak at its factory in South Tyneside. Newcastle Crown Court…
17th May 2018
Lambourn appointed LG general manager
UK: Hugo Lambourn, a former MD of Trox UK, has been appointed general manager of LG Electronics’ air conditioning and energy solutions for the UK,…
16th May 2018
First Response acquires Robinsons M&E
[caption id="attachment_46893" align="aligncenter" width="630"] RME managing director Luke Kitchen (left) seals the deal with FRG's Edgar Chibaka[/caption] UK: Leeds-based First Response Group (FRG) has acquired…
16th May 2018
Kooltech takes on Marstair distribution
UK: Kooltech has been appointed a UK distributor of Marstair refrigeration products. The new partnership deal will see national distributor Kooltech stocking and promoting Marstair…
16th May 2018
Double award for apprentice Brady Samways
UK: J & E Hall apprentice Brady Samways has received a double boost with two separate awards. Brady, 20, recently won the National Refrigeration Apprentice…
16th May 2018
Warwick is Cool Projects MD
UK: Andy Warwick has been appointed as managing director of Hampshire-based contractor Cool Projects. Warwick moves from his role as commercial director to succeed company…
14th May 2018
BSRIA offers fan coil testing
UK: BSRIA has extended its UKAS accreditation to include fan coil unit testing. The tests in BSRIA’s dedicated environmental chamber provide thermal performance in heating…
14th May 2018
Advanced raises over £5,000 for charity
[caption id="attachment_46846" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Tournament winner Nick Wilks (left) with Advanced Engineering chairman Barry Lea[/caption] UK: Advanced Engineering raised over £5,000 for charity in this…
14th May 2018
Women in RACHP network training day
UK: The IoR Women in RACHP Network is to hold its next training day on June 22 to celebrate the 2018 International Women in Engineering…
12th May 2018
BESA conference to build resilience
UK: The second annual BESA Conference will focus on building resilience into business, against a background of payment reform, Brexit and the implications of the…
10th May 2018
Tony Woodcock RIP
UK: Tony Woodcock, a well known and respected East Midlands refrigeration engineer, sadly passed away today (May 10), just two days short of his 72nd…
10th May 2018
IoR signs MOU with ISHRAE
[caption id="attachment_46796" align="aligncenter" width="630"] The agreement which takes the form of a Memorandum of Understanding was signed on April 23 in Brussels. Pictured are (l to…
9th May 2018
Cool Concerns extends Cubo2 CO2 training
UK: Cool Concerns is extending its CO2 refrigeration training capabilities to incorporate the latest Beijer Ref CO2 condensing units. The Tewkesbury-based training company recently partnered…
7th May 2018
Free refrigerant scales calibration check
UK: Refrigeration wholesaler FSW has been approved by F-gas certification body Refcom to provide calibration checks on digital refrigerant scales. Engineers can now take their…
3rd May 2018
First trainees complete technician course
[caption id="attachment_46741" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Trainees of Carrier Transicold UK’s Training Academy course take part in five modules per year, working closely with senior service technicians[/caption]…
3rd May 2018
Support grows despite Bill postponement
UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) says the decision to postpone the second reading of the Aldous Bill will give the construction industry more…
2nd May 2018
£30,000 support for Bradford College
[caption id="attachment_46731" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Bradford College benefits from £30,000 of equipment donations (l to r): Luke Levens (Advanced Engineering), Gianpaulo Ruvolo (Blue Diamond Pumps), Ethan…
2nd May 2018
Twickenham launch for Carrier Aquaforce
UK: Former rugby internationals Will Carling and Scott Quinnell will help to launch the new Carrier Aquaforce Vision chiller in a special event at Twickenham…
2nd May 2018
M&S latest to trial Dearman fridge unit
UK: Marks & Spencer is the latest retailer to trial transport refrigeration powered by Dearman’s liquid nitrogen-powered engine. M&S will lease a dual compartment Dearman…