UK News
National warns of illegal R1234yf
UK: National Refrigerants has warned of unlicensed R1234yf being imported to the UK in illegal cylinders….
UK heat pump sales down in Q1
UK: The total number of retrofit heat pump installations in the UK was down 18% in Q1 2026, compared to the previous…
Star pays tribute to former MD and founder
UK: Star Refrigeration has paid tribute to co-founder Anthony Brown who died on June 2, aged 91….
Nordic Climate acquires Lightfoot
UK: Acquisitive Swedish contractor group Nordic Climate has acquired the legendary and long-established UK company Lightfoot International. …
Energy minister visits Daikin training facility
UK: Daikin has welcomed the UK government’s energy consumers’ minister, Martin McCluskey, to its new Manchester training facility….
CCF raises concerns on UK food security
UK: A new white paper launched in Westminster, yesterday, warns that growing pressures on the cold chain are increasing risks to food security, public health and economic resilience….
Nordic Climate buys Kool It
UK: The Swedish contractor group Nordic Climate continues to expand in the UK with the acquisition of Manchester-based HVACR contractor Kool It Services….
Fish processor fined £70k for F-gas breach
UK: The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has revealed that it has fined a Scottish salmon processor £70,000 for operating without leakage detection systems as required by the F-gas regulations. …
Beijer Ref offers refrigerant support and guidance
UK: With refrigerants facing rising costs and supply issues, Beijer Ref UK has announced a scheme to provide guidance and assistance to its customers. …
Carter signs North American partnership
UK/USA: Birmingham-based Carter Thermal Industries has appointed LSI Industries Inc as exclusive partner throughout the United States and Canada for its refrigerated display and store solutions. …