World News

Industry news and insights from Europe and around the World

UK News

Latest news and developments in the United Kingdom

Products

Keep up-to-date with the latest new products and technology

Features

General articles, applications and industry analysis

IoR adds 11 new Fellows

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has announced the elevation of 11 existing members to Fellows in recognition of their technical expertise, leadership and contribution to the industry.  

The list of new IOR Fellows appointed for 2024 are: 

Andrew Bowden, managing director, J&E Hall 
Hayley Cattell, group sales director, Beijer Ref
Nabil Cook, technical director, Omega Solutions
Paul Cowan, refrigeration director, CBES
Yunting Ge, professor of building services engineering, London South Bank University
Geoff Hammond, professor emeritus, Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath
Ricky Keene, senior project engineer, Beijer Ref
Lawrence Leask, Kaizen Energy Consultancy Ltd 
Gary McVittie, consultant, Star Technical Solutions
Sam Parris, sales and business development manager, Carter Synergy 
Mark Woods, former MD,  Space Engineering.

Latest News

16th May 2025

Carrier Transicold enhances cold chain training in Africa

USA/RWANDA: Carrier Transicold has delivered transport refrigeration units and connected cold chain solutions to support training courses and sustainable cold chain systems in East Africa.
16th May 2025

Daikin opens residential AC factory in Indonesia

INDONESIA: Production of residential air conditioners has commenced at Daikin's new $220m factory in Indonesia.
15th May 2025

Danfoss set to introduce new case controller

DENMARK: Danfoss is set to introduce a new high performance controller for plug-in and remote TXV refrigerated display cases. 
15th May 2025

MHI 1234yf chiller wins second award

JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ R1234yf chiller has won its second major Japanese technology award.
15th May 2025

Gatwick airport lands heat pump deal

UK: London Gatwick airport has agreed a five-year contract with Vital Energi to decarbonise heat and eliminate natural gas by installing heat pumps in 50 key airport buildings.
14th May 2025

Cooltherm is approved Turbocor service provider

UK: Bristol-based Cooltherm has been accredited as an approved service provider for the Danfoss Turbocor oil-less compressor.