UK News
Murray Sharp 1966-2022
UK: The UK industry is shocked to learn of the death of Murray Sharp, MD of air conditioning and refrigeration distributor Kooltech…
Bob Wilkinson 1939-2022
UK: Manufacturers’ group FETA has advised members of the recent death of its former commercial manager Bob Wilkinson. …
Contractor S&G in MBO
UK: Barry-based HVAC contractor S&G Air Conditioning Contracts Ltd has been the subject of an MBO by MD Paul Copner and commercial director Nic Roberts….
Daikin to build third R&D centre in India
INDIA: Daikin is to invest 500 crore ($63m) in setting up its third R&D centre in India. …
Steve Davies defibrillator fund raises over £6,000
UK: A fund set up in memory of Javac UK founder Steve Davies, who passed away suddenly in January, has raised more…
Employers must prepare for warmer future
UK: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is advising businesses to consider ventilation and air conditioning as part of their long-term planning…
Steve Gill takes lead cooling role at Carbon Trust
UK: Steve Gill, the head of the World Refrigeration Day secretariat, has been appointed head of sustainable cooling at The Carbon Trust. …
Tesco rolls out all-electric truck
UK: Supermarket chain Tesco is rolling out its first 18 tonne 100% electric truck, equipped with a Carrier TRS Syberia 11 refrigeration…
Sainsbury’s to trial hydrogen-powered truck
UK: Solomon Commercials has partnered with Electra Commercial Vehicles to deliver the UK’s first zero-emission refrigerated fuel cell electric vehicle….
Trevelyan made director of Airedale’s cloud services
UK: Airedale by Modine has appointed Adrian Trevelyan as the director of its Cloud Services business unit, with responsibility for its worldwide…