UK News
Return of the IoR Northern Branch dinner
UK: The Northern Branch of the Institute of Refrigeration has announced the return of its annual dinner after a five-year hiatus….
UK heat pump sales grew 63% in 2024
UK: Hydronic heat pump sales grew 63% in the UK in 2024 and those completing a recognised heat pump training qualification increased by 15%, according to new data….
AC contractor Franklin all fired up for The Apprentice
UK: Dean Franklin, a co-owner of Essex-based contractor ADL Air Conditioning, is set to appear on the new series of the BBC TV show The Apprentice….
Phil Adams takes the helm at Lindab UK
UK: Phil Adams, former MD of of Carrier subsidiaries Riello and Vokera, is set to join ventilation company Lindab UK….
Ofgem backing for heat pump projects
UK: New projects looking at applications of geothermal energy and future heat pump demand have received backing from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund….
Sunswap expands UK manufacturing
UK: Sunswap, the UK pioneer in combined solar and battery technology for refrigerated trailers, has expanded its manufacturing capability with a new facility at its headquarters in Leatherhead, Surrey. …
Anderson named as Carter Synergy MD
UK: James Anderson has been appointed managing director of Carter Synergy and KB Refrigeration. …
Pioneering lab to study mine water heating
UK: The Mining Remediation Authority has established a pioneering research laboratory in Gateshead to expand the potential of mine water heat technology….
Dinnergate dispute rumbles on
UK: Former Institute of Refrigeration president Graeme Fox has opened an online vote calling for current president Lisa-Jayne Cook to be removed as an IoR board trustee….
MCS heat pump installs reach record 60,000
UK: As expected, 2024 was a record-breaking year for UK installations of heat pumps with almost 60,000 certified installations….