UK News
FEM brings back Gram Professional
UK: Glasgow-based refrigeration supplier Foodservice Equipment Marketing is to offer Gram Professional in the UK….
Call for vigilance after police swoop on CSCS cheats
UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for renewed vigilance after last week’s police swoop on a suspected fraudulent construction skills test centre….
MCS moves to improve service
UK: In preparation for its redeveloped installer scheme, the MCS is promising to make certification simpler and more rewarding for installers, while reforming consumer protection in the industry. …
IOR names two new fellows
UK: Andrew Channon of Plymouth-based ChanniCool Training Services, and Richard Lawton of Cambridge Refrigeration Technology have been recognised as fellows of the Institute of Refrigeration….
IOR to launch a Skills Alliance
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is to launch of a new collaborative forum to ensure training provision is aligned with real industry needs….
Judith Evans wins J&E Hall Gold
UK: Judith Evans of Refrigeration Developments and Testing and London South Bank University has been recognised for her contributions to the industry with the J&E Hall International Gold Medal….
UK heat pump sales up 27%
UK: Heat pump sales in the UK reached another record high of 125,037 units in 2025, a 27% increase on 2024….
Survey highlights lack of competent engineers
UK: Employers have reported that, while demand for HVACR engineers will increase over the next few years, recruitment of technically competent individuals has become more difficult….
Ronnie Coutts becomes Nordic Climate UK CEO
UK: Nordic Climate Group has appointed Ronnie Coutts as UK CEO, following the Swedish HVAC contractors’ acquisitions of MC Refrigeration, CSD Air Conditioning, Cactus Mechanical, Westcold Refrigeration and Aircon Maintenance. …
Coolers & Condensers opens new factory
UK: Coolers & Condensers has opened a new 84,000ft² (7,800m²) manufacturing facility in Portsmouth….