UK News
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….
Coldtech acquired by Nene Capital
UK: Bristol-based refrigerated coldroom and cabinet maintenance company Coldtech Services has been acquired by UK investment company Nene Capital. …
Modine opens Bradford precision cooling factory
USA: Modine has officially opened its new 29,000m2 Airedale factory in Bradford dedicated to the production of precision cooling products for data centres….
Incoming president tackles digitalisation and AI
UK: The incoming IoR president, Lisa-Jayne Cook, will give her presidential address on the impact of digitalisation and AI for the heating and cooling sector on November 5….
Aira sources further €63m investment
SWEDEN: Subscription-based heat pump company Aira has announced a further €63m investment….
MCS scheme hits 5,000 certified installers
UK: The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy installations, has passed a milestone of 5,000 certified contractors….
Taking heat pumps to parliament
UK: Panasonic will be joining other leading manufacturers to showcase its air-to-water heat pumps at special event outside the Houses of Parliament tomorrow….