UK News
27th February 2014
Huge fire at Searle factory
UK: More than 80 firefighters from across Hampshire were last night tackling a fire at the GEA Searle factory in Fareham. According to the Southern…
25th February 2014
Awards time at the IoR
UK: A professor at Shanghai University has been awarded this year’s J&E Hall Gold Medal at the Institute of Refrigeration annual dinner. Over 400 guests at…
25th February 2014
B&ES concern over employment proposals
[caption id="attachment_3691" align="alignright" width="147"] John Meadley, B&ES employee relations adviser and secretary of the Employment Agency Alliance[/caption] UK: The contractors body B&ES has expressed concern…
24th February 2014
Awards judges offer tips for entrants
UK: Prospective entrants for the National Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Awards have been offered advice on completing their entries. The awards cover a broad range…
24th February 2014
Contractors’ group launches B&ES Wales
[caption id="attachment_3672" align="alignright" width="351"] B&ES Wales chairman Mike McDonald (left) with Jane Hutt AM and B&ES president Bruce Bisset at the recent launch[/caption] UK: The…
22nd February 2014
Steve takes Stevie gold
UK: Derbyshire-based refrigeration and air conditioning consultancy Stephen Gill Associates has taken gold in a major international customer service awards in Las Vegas last night.…
21st February 2014
New Ice Factory photos uncovered
[caption id="attachment_3626" align="alignright" width="300"] One of the photos in the archive: the first J&E Hall ammonia compressor arrives at Grimsby by rail on October 10,…
20th February 2014
Eastwell appointed honorary professor
UK: Andrew Eastwell, the soon to be retiring ceo of BSRIA, has been made an honorary professor in the School of the Built Environment at…
19th February 2014
Airedale factory to rise from the ashes
[caption id="attachment_406" align="alignright" width="385"] Airedale's original factory (above) will make way for a new facility in 2015[/caption] UK: Airedale’s Rawdon factory which was devastated by…
19th February 2014
B&ES reports increasing optimism
UK: The latest state of trade survey amongst contractors confirms the improving market conditions. Latest information from members of the Building & Engineering Services Association…
19th February 2014
ACR Show “a resounding success”
UK: The organiser of last week’s ACR Show has declared the event a resounding success despite the adverse weather conditions. No final visitor numbers have…
16th February 2014
Cold store firm fined for H&S failings
UK: Dawsonrentals has been fined £40,000 and ordered to pay £20,000 costs after a worker was trapped underneath a falling cold store panel and others…
13th February 2014
Borahurst is top contractor
[caption id="attachment_3474" align="alignright" width="200"] Steve Gill with his Consultant of the Year trophy[/caption] UK: Reigate-based contractor Borahurst and air conditioning distributor CDL were amongst the…
12th February 2014
Encouraging start for ACR Show
[caption id="attachment_3456" align="alignright" width="400"] Peter Verkempynk: “The industry needs a national show like this to come together, share information and support and learn from one…
11th February 2014
R32 not available until 2015
UK: Daikin's split system air conditioners running on R32 refrigerant will not be available in the UK until next year. Although officially launched in Europe…
10th February 2014
Top names in ACR Awards shortlist
[caption id="attachment_3435" align="alignright" width="400"] Steve Gill (centre) celebrates success in the Consultant of the Year category last year and will be bidding to retain the…
8th February 2014
AMP celebrates 25 years
[caption id="attachment_3410" align="alignright" width="400"] Training is a priority at AMP[/caption] UK: Independent air conditioning distributor AMP is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with a…
5th February 2014
Leak reduction is IoR target
UK: The IoR is hosting a programme of expert briefings at next week's ACR Show to raise awareness of the importance of leak reduction. Industry…
5th February 2014
Increased ac demand in a hot future
UK: Climate change could contribute to a more than three-fold increase in heat-related deaths in the UK by the 2050s and increase the demand for…
5th February 2014
Toshiba offers topical training courses
UK: Toshiba Air Conditioning is rolling out an extensive programme of new training courses for 2014. Included are modules on practical installation and commissioning skills…
5th February 2014
Climate Center sees sales surge
UK: Climate Center, the UK’s largest supplier of cooling equipment, has reported surging demand for air conditioning and refrigeration. Air conditioning sales for the year…