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SME cashflow problems “extremely worrying”
UK: The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has warned that current cashflow problems in construction are unsustainable….
Williams staff celebrate 230 years
UK: While renowned for its long-serving staff, this year King’s-Lynn-based Williams Refrigeration saw seven staff receive recognition for 20 years service and…
Tesco to use evaporative cooling system
UK: Tesco has signed a deal with HVAC contractor Cosaf which will see the retailer implementing evaporative cooling technology in preference to…
Titan MD Don Belcher retires
UK: Don Belcher, managing director of Aylesbury-based refrigeration equipment distributor Titan Engineering, is to retire at the end of this month after…
Schools failing on apprenticeship advice
UK: Only 8% of students are being advised to seek a work-based apprenticeship, according to a new YouGov survey….
Hannaby made director of CB Refrigeration
UK: Tom Hannaby has been made a director of Caerphilly based refrigeration and air conditioning company CB Refrigeration….
Discounter Lidl overtakes Waitrose
UK: An increase in market share to 5.2% has seen German discount supermarket Lidl overtake Waitrose to become the UK’s seventh largest…
Firms hit by late public sector payments
UK: Nearly two-thirds of engineering services firms are not being paid within 30 days by public sector bodies – a contravention of…
LFB demands action on fridge standards
UK: The London Fire Brigade has demanded action on manufacturing standards for fridges and freezers following the Grenfell Tower fire in June….
IoR Scotland seeks potential winners
UK: The IoR Scottish Branch is seeking nominations for its annual Apprentice of the Year and Kooltech awards….