UK News
Coronavirus prompts closure of some Wolseley branches
UK: Wholesaler Wolseley UK has closed some branches and reduced operating hours in a raft of new measures to ensure safety during…
Airedale open but scales back operations
UK: Air-conditioning manufacturer Airedale International is to scale back its business operations following the government’s announcement that all non-essential premises must close…
Advice on building maintenance during lockdown
UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has released guidance on how buildings can be managed and maintained effectively during the the…
Foodservice seeks clarification on key worker status
UK: The foodservice equipment industry trade bodies have called on the government to clarify whether some foodservice equipment personnel have key worker…
Wolseley introduces new safeguarding measures
UK: Following the most recent coronavirus developments, refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Wolseley has confirmed that its branches remain open but has…
Wholesalers pledge to maintain supplies
UK: The UK’s leading refrigeration and air conditioning wholesalers have pledged to maintain equipment and commodity supplies during the coronavirus crisis. …
Survey reveals deep industry concern over coronavirus
UK: A survey of engineering services businesses has revealed that 93% are “concerned or very concerned” about the impact of coronavirus on…
ACR News Awards postponed until July
UK: As expected, next week’s ACR News Awards have fallen victim to the coronavirus crisis, being postponed until July, and April’s FETA…
Aspen support for local food bank
UK: Hailsham-based condensate pump manufacturer Aspen Pumps has donated £500 worth of food to support its local community food bank….
Terry Sharp becomes BCIA president
UK: Terry Sharp has been named as president of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). He replaces Jon Belfield who has held…