UK News
Lowe recognised as Best Managed company
UK: Lisburn-based refrigeration equipment rental company Lowe has been included in Deloitte’s list of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies….
Government plans a blow to heat pump industry
UK: The UK heat pump industry has spoken out against government plans to relax the phase-out of fossil fuel boilers accusing it of lacking ambition and damaging business confidence….
UK government relaxes boiler phase-out plans
UK: In a bitter sweet announcement, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed a relaxation of the gas boiler phase-out but increased the grant available under the boiler upgrade scheme….
Arcus FM expands refrigeration training
UK: Facilities management company Arcus FM has introduced a traineeship programme to offer staff who hold an electrical qualification to become refrigeration engineers….
Dolan appointed HPA chair
UK: Craig Dolan of Glen Dimplex has been elected as the new chair of the Heat Pump Association….
Exploring the impact of extreme heat on RACHP
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration is to host a one-day seminar on the challenges posed by the increasing frequency of extreme heat events and the risks posed to RACHP equipment….
Panasonic support for Paralympian Cockroft
UK: Panasonic has joined forces with the Team England wheelchair racing Paralympic and World Champion Hannah Cockroft to promote environmental sustainability….
Thain Gummer joins Exi-Tite
UK: Thain Gummer, national distribution manager at LG for the last 15 years, has joined Belfast-based HVAC supplier Exi-Tite Ltd….
JD Cooling acquired by directors
UK: The service and maintenance business of JD Cooling Systems was acquired by its directors in a pre-packaged deal for £162,116, the administrators report reveals….
JD Cooling service arm sold by administrator
UK: The service and maintenance arm of multi-award winning refrigeration and air conditioning contractor J D Cooling Systems has been acquired from the administrator, saving over 40 jobs….