UK News

UK: Last week’s InstallerShow at the NEC Birmingham attracted 20,290 visitors – a 38% increase on last year’s event – according to the organiser.

UK: A digital version of the Engineering Services SKILLcard allowing users to access all their technical and health & safety qualifications is now available via a mobile phone app.

UK: Samsung has signed a UK distribution deal with Exeter-based heat pump supplier Unitherm (UK).

UK: Vaillant UK has formed a partnership with the Heat Geek community of independent heating engineers in an effort to drive heat pump uptake.

UK: Applications to the UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) rose to 2,987 applications last month, a 26% increase on April.

UK: E.ON and Australian real estate developer Lendlease have signed an agreement to build a pioneering low-carbon energy network for 6,400 new homes and business properties at Silvertown in east London.

UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for all engineers working on R290 (propane) systems to receive appropriate specialised training for handling flammable refrigerants.

UK: A lack of customer demand is holding back heat pump sales in the UK, according to a new report by sustainable innovation charity Nesta. 

UK: Heat pump manufacturer Kensa has joined forces with utility company GTC to deliver low-cost renewable heating and cooling to thousands of new-build homes a year.

UK: A band formed by employees of Leeds-based critical cooling company Airedale led the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations last weekend.

UK: Smith Brothers has opened a new branch in Nottingham, the fourth new SBS branch to open in the last 12 months.

UK: The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has called for the incoming UK government to prioritise a number of key initiatives to provide the sector with confidence and clarity.

UK: The Wolseley Group has announced the acquisition of Renewable Equipment Solutions (RES), the Yeovil-based designer and supplier of bespoke domestic and commercial renewable equipment.

UK: Energy services company Hometree has raised £250m of debt financing from Barclays to accelerate green home improvements with "pay as you save" finance for UK homeowners.

UK: Amy Gittoes, the former commercial manager of the now defunct Hereford-based refrigeration company Arctic Circle, has joined Climalife UK.

UK: Distributor Freedom Heat Pumps has added Baxi products to its portfolio, which already includes Samsung, Hitachi and Midea brands alongside a full range of complementary accessories and cylinders.

UK: Panasonic has partnered with social housing provider Together Housing to switch homes across the North of England from gas boilers to heat pumps.

UK: CIBSE has appointed Fiona Cousins of Arup as its new president. She takes over from Adrian Catchpole.

UK: Hampshire-based temperature control company Aqua Cooling has added a northern manufacturing facility and office in Scunthorpe.

UK: Hometree Group, the London-based residential energy services company, has acquired contractor IMS Heat Pumps.

UK: Ed Miliband, the shadow secretary for Energy and Net Zero, toured ground-source heat pump company Kensa’s Cornwall factory today.