UK News
18th May 2016
R32 will be used in Daikin VRV
[caption id="attachment_15671" align="alignright" width="400"] R32 is currently widely available in smaller split systems but is expected to be used in Daikin VRV in the future[/caption]…
18th May 2016
Independent test proves Aircell savings
UK: Independent tests are said to have proven the energy saving capabilities of Adande’s Aircell air flow management system. Designed for open front multi-deck refrigerated…
17th May 2016
Martin Krutz is new Daikin UK md
[caption id="attachment_22391" align="alignright" width="301"] Martin Krutz, new md of Daikin UK[/caption] UK: Martin Krutz has been appointed managing director of Daikin UK to replace Dirk…
15th May 2016
Exchange service for compressor overhauls
UK: Merseyside-based Oceanic Technical Solutions has introduced a new service to meet increased market demand for ship-board refrigeration compressor overhauls. As part of the programme,…
11th May 2016
Employers see stress as increasing problem
UK: Building services engineering firms see a growing need to manage occupational mental health. According to a new survey by the Building Engineering Services Association…
11th May 2016
Companies warned over increasing H&S fines
UK: Companies have been warned that increasing fines for serious breaches of health and safety laws could lead to the closure of offending businesses. Warnings…
10th May 2016
Fordham makes Tweddell senior partner
UK: Building services firm Max Fordham has appointed sustainability expert Tamsin Tweddell as a senior partner. Tamsin joined the London-based practice in 2000, having studied…
10th May 2016
Airedale factory receives royal opening
[caption id="attachment_22241" align="alignright" width="300"] Above: Airedale md Clive Parkman welcomes Princess Anne to the new factory. Top: The Princess Royal unveils the commemorative plaque[/caption] UK:…
6th May 2016
Tim Dalton joins Integral
[caption id="attachment_22176" align="alignright" width="320"] Service director Martin Mitchell (left) welcomes Tim Dalton to the company[/caption] UK: Contractor Integral’s recent expansion into the industrial refrigeration and…
6th May 2016
Carbon Trust director joins Dearman
UK: David Sanders, the Carbon Trust’s director of innovation has joined liquid air refrigeration company Dearman. In his new role of Dearman’s commercial director, Sanders…
6th May 2016
Space Engineering achieves safety hat-trick
UK: Bristol-based Space Engineering Services has completed a safety hat-trick with its third successive RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Gold Award. Thrilled to be building…
5th May 2016
Adcock gains quality and H&S certification
UK: Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning has recently been recognised for both its quality management and health and safety procedures. In addition to attaining the…
5th May 2016
Climate Center stocks R32 in all branches
UK: Keen to support the introduction of new air conditioners using R32, wholesaler Climate Center is now stocking the lower GWP R410A alternative across all…
4th May 2016
Hubbard questions contaminated ice claims
[caption id="attachment_22112" align="alignright" width="370"] Mark Stebbings: "The bacteria that was found is most probably the result of poor personal hygiene standards"[/caption] UK: Ice maker supplier…
4th May 2016
IoR support for women in RACHP
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) is launching a new network to promote Women in RACHP to coincide with National Women in Engineering Day on…
4th May 2016
Heat pipes create new way of freezing
[caption id="attachment_22094" align="alignright" width="350"] Dr Hussam Jouhara is partnering with Air Products to bring the technology to commercial reality[/caption] UK: Scientists claim to have engineered…
3rd May 2016
Toshiba launches R32 air conditioner
UK: Toshiba UK has officially announced the availability of air conditioners using lower GWP refrigerant R32 from the end of May. As first revealed by…
29th April 2016
GEA UK shows unified face
UK: GEA UK took advantage of last week’s Foodex show at the NEC to present its new unified face to the market. GEA recently embarked…
28th April 2016
Commercial kitchen show heads for sell out
UK: With just eight stands to fill, the debut Commercial Kitchen show is heading for a sell out. The launch edition, taking place at the…
28th April 2016
Cloudfm offers 10-year warranty on Mitsubishi
UK: Facilities management provider Cloudfm is now offering its clients a 10-year warranty on all Mitsubishi Electric air conditioning equipment. The move comes after the…
28th April 2016
75% of firms manage occupational health
UK: Almost three quarters of building services firms claim to actively manage occupational health, according to a new industry survey. The survey was produced by…