UK News
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Wolseley set to complete Kooltech acquisition
UK: Wolseley is set to complete the acquisition of Kooltech after agreeing to sell Kooltech’s Aberdeen branch.
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IoR backs Global Cooling Pledge
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has announced its support for the Global Cooling Pledge, the initiative signed by 63 governments at COP28 in Dubai, today.
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Daikin Applied buys Brooktherm Refrigeration
UK/ITALY: Daikin Applied Europe has acquired UK contracting company Brooktherm Refrigeration Ltd.
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BUS grant boosts UK interest in heat pumps
UK: A sharp 173% month-on-month increase in boiler upgrade scheme (BUS) applications in October has been attributed to the government’s increase in the grant to £7,500.
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Cooling is critical infrastructure
UK: In a world beset by rising temperatures, researchers from the University of Birmingham are calling for cooling infrastructure systems to be considered critical infrastructure.
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HPA advice for widescale heat pump deployment
UK: A new report from the Heat Pump Association (HPA) sets out a comprehensive roadmap and recommendations for accelerating the adoption of heat pumps in the UK.
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MCS accreditations pass 4,000
UK: The number of contractors certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has now passed 4,000.
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Aira launches in the UK
UK: Swedish heat pump company Aira has now officially launched in the UK with a pledge to invest £300m in the next three years in its direct-to-consumer monthly subscription business.
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Wolseley/Kooltech remain committed to merger deal
UK: Kooltech and Wolseley are said to be committed to addressing concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority regarding the proposed takeover announced at the beginning of this year.
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CCF picks Phil Pluck as CEO
UK: The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has appointed Phil Pluck as its new chief executive to replace Shane Brennan.
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