UK News
Enter the AI-powered propane heat pump
UK: A new manufacturer has entered the heat pump market with a propane air-source unit powered by artificial intelligence to create “significant” energy savings….
Members push for mediation in IoR dispute
UK: Members of the Institute of Refrigeration have voted for mediation in the ongoing dispute between ex-president Graeme Fox and the board of trustees, which has already cost £32,000….
Star short-listed for UK employer of the year
UK: Star Refrigeration has been shortlisted for UK Employer of the Year in the Investors in People Awards. …
Donovan appointed chair at Kensa
UK: Ground source heat pump company Kensa has appointed Paul Donovan as its new chair of the board….
Parts Town offers WhatsApp support
UK: Foodservice parts supplier Parts Town UK has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp channel where customers can conveniently chat with the company’s UK team….
Aston Uni study seeks to lessen cooling impact
UK: A team from Birmingham’s Aston University has been awarded a £415,000 grant to lessen the environmental impact of cooling in the UK….
BUS applications up 12% in September
UK: Applications for the UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) reached 3,223 in September, a 12% increase on August, and nearly triple the volume received in September 2023….
Wolseley buys AC and heat pump distributor Logicool
UK: Wholesaler the Wolseley Group has acquired Derbyshire-based air conditioning and heat pump distributor Logicool. …
Carver Group buys SPC
UK: Leicester-based coil manufacturer S&P Coil Products, which trades as SPC, has been acquired by the Carver Group….
Proving heat pump viability with existing systems
UK: Mitsubishi Electric has published a new white paper which it says proves the compatibility of heat pumps with microbore pipework….