UK News
Daikin Applied buys Brooktherm Refrigeration
UK/ITALY: Daikin Applied Europe has acquired UK contracting company Brooktherm Refrigeration Ltd….
BUS grant boosts UK interest in heat pumps
UK: A sharp 173% month-on-month increase in boiler upgrade scheme (BUS) applications in October has been attributed to the government’s increase in the grant to £7,500….
Cooling is critical infrastructure
UK: In a world beset by rising temperatures, researchers from the University of Birmingham are calling for cooling infrastructure systems to be considered critical infrastructure….
HPA advice for widescale heat pump deployment
UK: A new report from the Heat Pump Association (HPA) sets out a comprehensive roadmap and recommendations for accelerating the adoption of heat pumps in the UK….
MCS accreditations pass 4,000
UK: The number of contractors certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has now passed 4,000. …
Aira launches in the UK
UK: Swedish heat pump company Aira has now officially launched in the UK with a pledge to invest £300m in the next three years in its direct-to-consumer monthly subscription business….
Wolseley/Kooltech remain committed to merger deal
UK: Kooltech and Wolseley are said to be committed to addressing concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority regarding the proposed takeover announced at the beginning of this year….
CCF picks Phil Pluck as CEO
UK: The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has appointed Phil Pluck as its new chief executive to replace Shane Brennan….
Stuart Head wins Kooltech Award
UK: Stuart Head, director of Glasgow-based contractors the Atlas Group, was the recipient of this year’s Kooltech Award for his outstanding contribution to the Scottish air conditioning and refrigeration industry….
Founder’s grandson joins family business
UK: Family-owned refrigeration and air conditioning parts wholesalers Derbyshire Refrigeration has welcomed a third generation employee to the staff….