UK News
Users warned of forthcoming R404A refrigerant ban
UK: DEFRA has issued warnings of new F-gas rules that will ban virgin high GWP refrigerants, like R404A, in systems of 40…
Sure Chill earns international trade award
UK: Pioneering refrigeration firm Sure Chill has been awarded a Board of Trade Award (BOFTA) by international trade secretary Dr Liam Fox MP in recognition of its exporting success….
Fridge burning farmer receives suspended sentence
UK: A Norfolk farmer received a suspended 12-month prison sentence for operating an unpermitted waste site and burning fridges and freezers….
Parsons appointed to develop ac sales
UK: Wholesaler FSW has appointed Julian Parsons as business development manager for its specialist AcHub air conditioning division….
Graham Manly RIP
UK: Graham Manly OBE, one of the building services industry’s most respected figures, died last Friday (May 10)….
Peebles behind new company ACR Supplies
UK: Craig Peebles, the original co-founder of Pump House, is behind a new air conditioning and refrigeration distribution company being established in Nottingham….
Hot summer brings sizzling profits for Andrews Sykes
UK: Last year’s long hot summer in Europe brought double-digit rises in revenues and profits for air conditioning and chiller hire company…
Eddie Jefferies 1947-2019
UK: Eddie Jefferies, founder of Portsmouth-based refrigeration and air conditioning component distributor APJ European Supplies, has died. He was 72….
CIBSE elects first female president
UK: Professor Lynne Jack became the first female president in the 122 year history of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers…
Bookings open for 40th Scottish Dinner
UK: The Scottish Branch of the Institute of Refrigeration will celebrate its 40th annual dinner on Thursday, November 14. …