UK News
Companies unaware of potential energy savings
UK: Most UK manufacturing companies are unaware how much heat they use or how efficient their heating systems are, a new survey reveals….
Shepherd appointed Worcester Bosch CEO
UK: Jo Shepherd, sales and marketing director at heat pump manufacturer Worcester Bosch, has been appointed CEO to succeed Carl Arntzen….
Triton creates technical services group
UK: Private equity investors, Triton Partners, is behind the creation of Tendra Technical Services, a new group, initially comprising the James Mercer Group, Fletchers Engineering and Coat Facilities Group….
Fujitsu UK to change name
UK: Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) will change its name to General HVAC Solutions UK Ltd, following the acquisition of the parent company by Paloma Rheem Holdings….
IOR fears F-gas impact on skills, training and safety
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration warns that DEFRA’s proposed new F-gas phase down timetable could have a significant impact on skills, competence, training, compliance, and safety. …
FETA concern over proposed phase down plan
UK: The manufacturers’ body FETA has raised concerns that the proposed GB F-gas phasedown timetable will have severe impacts on the whole RACHP industry….
Nordic Climate makes further UK acquisitions
UK: The Swedish contractor group Nordic Climate has made further inroads into the UK market with the acquisition of Cactus Mechanical, Westcold Refrigeration and Aircon Maintenance. …
City Plumbing joins HPIN heat pump network
UK: Plumbing, heating and electrical products supplier City Plumbing has signed up to the Heat Pump Installer Network (HPIN) to make installing heat pumps easier and more accessible for engineers….
Nibe inks heat pump deal with William Wilson
UK: Nibe Energy Systems has announced a new heat pump distribution partnership with William Wilson, one of Scotland’s leading plumbing, heating, and bathroom merchants. …
Daikin to repeat Grand Designs Live sponsorship
UK: Daikin will return as headline sponsor of the Grand Designs Live events next year in London and Birmingham….
