UK News
WR in administration
UK: One of the country’s largest and best known refrigeration contractors WR Refrigeration has fallen into administration and could face “imminent closure”….
Nearly half of building sites fail safety checks
UK: Poor standards and dangerous practices were found at nearly half of the building sites visited by the Health and Safety Executive…
Smaller coils, larger production
UK: As the industry moves towards lower refrigerant charges, Lordan UK has announced that it is to commence the manufacture of 7mm coils…
Trane trio in skills final
UK: Three apprentices with Trane UK are among the six competitors who will compete in this year’s SkillFridge UK final. The three Trane…
NAACEA: TM44 should have same status as EPCs
UK: The recently formed National Association of Air Conditioning Energy Assessors (NAACEA) has called for air conditioning energy assessments to enjoy the same…
Grimsby Ice Factory on Monuments Watch
UK: The Grimsby Ice Factory, with its historic, irreplaceable Grade ll* listed refrigeration equipment, has been selected as one of the World’s most…
Over 95% of ac systems in breach of energy regs
UK: A lack of enforcement is in serious danger of killing off the TM44 air conditioning inspection regime, according to the Building &…
Price is right for The Ice Co
UK: The storage and logistics arm of Europe’s largest ice manufacturer, South Kirkby-based The Ice Co, has bought the cold store division of…
Tilburn is new FSDF president
UK: The UK’s Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) has appointed Garry Tilburn of Reed Boardall Cold Storage as its new president. In…
New company offers “green” options
UK: Green Cooling is an innovative new refrigeration company supplying the foodservice industry with coldrooms, high efficiency CO2 cooling systems and capitalising on full…