UK News
Heat pump training passes up 14%
UK: The number of those successfully completing UK heat pump training qualifications in the year to the end of June rose by 14% compared to the same period last year….
Kent man fined over £1m for breaking F-gas rules
UK: Fines totalling over £1m have been issued by the Environment Agency to an 80-year-old Folkestone man for breaches of the F-gas regulations….
Electrolux fined £56,700 for F-gas breaches
UK: Leading Swedish domestic appliance manufacturer Electrolux has been fined a total of £56,700 by the UK’s Environment Agency for breaches of the European F-gas regulations. …
Graeme Fox leaves BESA
UK: Graeme Fox, current president and fellow of the IoR, has left his role as director of technical at the Building Engineering Services Association….
Hawco announces new CEO
UK: Hawco has named Simon Allan as CEO and a member of the executive board. He succeeds Martin Butler who is leaving after a 25-year career with the company….
Sunswap electric TRU endures trial by sun
UK: Sunswap has successfully completed a 10-day trial of its battery and solar-powered Endurance transport refrigeration unit with Moran Logistics, a leading UK multi-temperature logistics specialist….
FETA forum celebrates 40th anniversary
UK: The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a talk and lunch in September….
Johnson Controls acquires Password Services
UK: Johnson Controls has acquired Password Services Air Conditioning Lyd, a specialist Worcestershire-based HVAC service and solutions provider….
Carrier signs Sale Sharks’ shirt sponsorship for 2024/25
UK: Carrier Solutions UK is to be the main sponsor of Sale Sharks, with the company’s Toshiba brand appearing on the rugby union club’s shirts next season….
Secon stocking Viessmann R290 heat pumps
UK: Sunderland-based renewables distributor Secon Renewables is now stocking Viessmann’s Vitocal 150-A and 151-A domestic air-source heat pumps on R290….