UK News
DEFRA’s F-gas decision is a delay, not a reprieve
UK: Manufacturers’ group FETA has implored companies to continue prioritising lower-GWP refrigerants despite the delayed revision of Britain’s F-gas regulations….
Nordic Climate buys Meridian Cooling
UK: Swedish contracting group Nordic Climate is continuing to make inroads into the UK with the acquisition of Poole-based Meridian Cooling….
HPA UK appoints governing body committee
UK: The UK heat pump association, HPA UK, has set up a new governing body committee to steer the Association’s strategy and direction. …
Six through to WorldSkills UK final
UK: Two apprentices attending Glasgow Kelvin College and two from training provider Total People are amongst the six competitors who have won…
Hot weather brings spike in illegal online sales
UK: As the UK experiences record high temperatures this summer, there are growing reports of illegal sales of air conditioning equipment to the general public….
Rippin to step down as CEO of the MCS
UK: Ian Rippin is to step down as CEO of the MCS, after more than eight years at the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy systems like heat pumps….
Parts Town stocks Kelvion evaporator spares
UK: Parts Town UK, the distributor of genuine OEM spare parts for the commercial catering and refrigeration sectors, is now stocking spare parts for Kelvion evaporators….
CIBSE updates TM59 overheating risk
UK: CIBSE has updated TM59 with revised guidance for assessing and mitigating overheating risk in new homes and major residential refurbishments….
EIA calls for national cooling plan
UK: During the UK’s latest record-breaking heatwave, the London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has called on the government to adopt a national cooling action plan….
Instantor R-Press fittings available through RSL
UK: Instantor’s R-Press compression fittings are now available through branches of RSL Group Wholesalers….