UK News
Hitachi appoints Secon as distributor
UK: Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe has further expanded its distribution network with the appointment of solar thermal and renewables specialist, Secon….
Panasonic offers warranty options
UK: Panasonic has introduced a range of UK warranty options of up to seven years on its air conditioners and heat pumps….
2017 ends with 60% price rise
UK: The European air conditioning and refrigeration industry faces record price rises of up to 60% on high GWP refrigerants R404A and…
LFB sends fridge concerns to fire inquiry
UK: The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has repeated calls for improved refrigerator manufacturing standards following the Grenfell Tower fire….
Majority of SMEs hit with retentions
UK: A majority of engineering services businesses say that a substantial portion of their turnover is currently being held by firms up…
Schott appoints UK Termofrost salesman
UK: Schott UK has appointed Jacob Wrigglesworth as sales manager for its Termofrost range of commercial refrigerator and freezer glass doors….
Jack Culhane wins SkillFridge Gold
UK: Jack Culhane, a level 2 refrigeration and air conditioning student at Eastleigh College, has won this year’s SkillFridge Gold medal….
MacQueen crowned at Scottish dinner
UK: David MacQueen, the former owner of one the UK’s most influential air conditioning distributors, was recognised for his contribution to the…
Haier confirms PAD split
UK: In a shock announcement, Haier has confirmed its split with recently appointed air conditioning distributor Pure Air Distribution….
Hitachi appoints PAD as distributor
UK: Surrey-based air conditioning distributor Pure Air Distribution (PAD) has signed a new distribution partnership agreement with Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe….