UK News
Epta workers to strike over pay
UK: Workers at commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer Epta in Bradford are set to strike this month over low pay….
BUS applications down 5% in August
UK: The number of applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) in August was double the volume received in the same month last year but was 5% down on July….
Rodgers appointed MD of Lightfoot Defence
UK: Steven Rodgers (above), the current commercial director of Lightfoot Defence, is taking over as managing director from Terry Nicholls on October 1….
Three stand for IoR board selection
UK: Three members are standing for election this year for two positions on the Institute of Refrigeration’s board of trustees….
John Kellett joins Panasonic as country manager
UK: Former Mitsubishi Electric UK general manager John Kellett has joined Panasonic as UK and Ireland country manager….
HPA updates UK sales stats
UK: To mark Heat Pump Week, the Heat Pump Association (HPA) has published an update to its UK heat pump sales data to include a breakdown by heat pump type. …
Aquarea Service+ provides peace of mind
UK: Panasonic is offering ongoing maintenance and support to UK householders with its Aquarea heat pumps installed….
CoolTherm adds Clint products
UK: Bristol-based CoolTherm has signed a distribution agreement with Clint, the chiller and heat pump brand of Italian manufacturer G I Holding….
Mitsubishi Ecodan owners offered cheaper rate
UK: Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan heat pump users could save over £200 a year by switching to energy supplier OVO’s Heat Pump Plus energy rate….
Graeme Fox resigns as IoR president
UK: Graeme Fox has announced his resignation as president of the Institute of Refrigeration, citing “undemocratic” procedures, “double standards” and “disrespect” from certain trustees and CEO, Miriam Rodway….