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

Newcastle the venue for refrigeration day

12201451_sUK: The refrigeration industry moves to the North East on October 1 when Newcastle plays host to three events. 

The UK’s SIRACH network will be visiting Newcastle University and the Joseph Swan Centre for Energy Research to look at the opportunities, challenges and new solutions offered by heating and cooling networks. On the same day, and at the same Newcastle University venue, Reinhard Radermacher will present an Institute of Refrigeration paper on Future Heat Pumping and Refrigeration Technologies. Then, in the evening, the annual IoR Northern Branch dinner takes place at the County Hotel by Thistle.

In a packed day, the SIRACH event will include a talk on the heating network at University of Warwick, including the use of novel innovations and organic Rankine cycle. David Pearson from Star Refrigeration will also explain innovation relating to 90°C 13MW heat pumps retrofitted to district heating. The event will include a facilitated networking session and a tour of the Byker district heating site. For further information click here.

At 14.00 at Newcastle University, Professor Reinhard Radermacher will present an IoR paper on the evolutionary and potentially revolutionary developments in heat pumping and refrigeration. Topics will include novel heat exchangers, future compressor developments and entirely new ways of producing refrigeration, defrosting and dehumidification. For further information visit the IoR website.

In the evening local IoR members and companies come together at the County Hotel by Thistle for the Northern Branch dinner. To check on availability of tickets for this event email Rebecca Treece-Birch or call 07711 152 662.

Latest News

17th April 2026

Trane opens advanced US training centre

USA: Trane Technologies has celebrated the launch of its new Trane Advanced Technology Training Centre (ATTC), a 45,000ft2 (4,180m2) facility at the company’s North America HQ in Davidson, North Carolina.
16th April 2026

HPA seeks support for non-domestic heat pumps

UK: The Heat Pump Association UK has called on the government to provide clear direction, aligned incentives, and sustained practical support to accelerate the deployment of heat pumps.
16th April 2026

LG expands Therma V heat pump range

UK: LG Electronics has expanded its Therma V heat pump range in the UK with two new residential and commerical additions.
16th April 2026

Nordic Climate expands Dutch interests

NETHERLANDS: Nordic Climate Group has acquired Ten Have Installatie BV, an Amsterdam-based company offering design, installation, and maintenance of air conditioning, heat pump, air handling, and heating systems.
15th April 2026

Guide to Building Safety Act compliance

UK: A new publication from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is designed to help companies demonstrate their competence and ability to comply with UK building safety legislation.
15th April 2026

ASHRAE signs MoU with naturals group NASRC

USA: “Natural” refrigerants body, the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) has entered into a new memorandum of understanding with ASHRAE.