UK News
Cost and disruption are key barriers to heat pump rollout
UK: There is no UK property type that is unsuitable for a heat pump, but innovation will be required to overcome the…
HSH Cold Stores to buy ACS&T
UK: HSH Cold Stores has reached agreement to acquire Associated Cold Stores & Transport Ltd….
Project will explore refrigeration emissions and energy use
UK: A ground-breaking new research project will investigate energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from the transport, industrial and commercial refrigeration sectors…
F-gas phasedown plan may be unfeasible in Britain
UK: The UK has echoed European concerns with regard to the revision of the F-gas regulations and admits that Great Britain may…
Chinese aluminium extrusions hit with anti-dumping tariffs
UK: The UK government has approved new anti-dumping measures on imports of aluminium extrusions from China, a commodity widely used by HVAC…
Fraudster caught after tip-off
UK: The UK’s primary F-gas register REFCOM has praised Cornwall Council for bringing a dishonest heating and air conditioning trader to justice. …
IoR partners with Stemazing
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has joined forces with Stemazing to promote STEM subjects and champion diversity and inclusion….
Foster and Gamko win McDonald’s supplier award
UK: ITW Food Equipment Group companies Foster and Gamko have been named as Supplier of the Year at fast food giant McDonald’s UK…
Unregistered installer guilty of fraud
UK: The owner of a business that falsely claimed to be F-gas certified has been convicted of selling unsuitable heat pumps and…
Industry calls for UKCA mark transition plan
UK: Actuate UK has called on the government to work with industry after an extension to the UKCA mark on construction products…