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Kooltech appoints sustainability head
UK: Air conditioning and refrigeration distributor Kooltech has appointed a head of sustainability as the company develops its range of low carbon heating solutions. The new appointee, Scott Mason, who…
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IoR increases STEM support
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has upgraded its Stemazing partnership for 2023 to support and champion more women to join the Stemazing Inspiration Academy. “There was so much interest in our first call for female STEM ambassadors…
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Noise issue silenced Arctic Circle
UK: Inflation, project delays, stock control issues and a dispute with a supplier are all said to have contributed to the recent demise of Hereford-based refrigeration company Arctic Circle. Birmingham-based…
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Hawco changes ownership
UK: Refrigeration distributor Hawco is under new ownership following a management buy-out backed by private equity company Bay Tree. The acquisition from international specialised distribution group Diploma PLC also includes…
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BESA calls for calm in UK F-gas revision
UK: The UK government has been urged to keep “a sense of perspective” in its decision making over any changes to the F-gas regulations. The latest European F-gas revision proposals seeking…
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UK could exempt heat pumps from PFAS regs
UK: A new report into the usage of PFAS chemicals in Great Britain has suggested that exemptions could be considered for refrigerants in heat pumps and refrigeration systems. In what…
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Ideal invests £10m in heat pump R&D centre
UK: Ideal Heating has submitted plans for a new £10m research and development facility for low carbon heating solutions, such as air source heat pumps, at its UK headquarters in…
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Mike Gittoes joins Wave
UK: Mike Gittoes, former MD of Arctic Circle, has joined Wave, the Yorkshire-based refrigeration engineering consultancy. Gittoes spent 10 years at manufacturer Arctic Circle, the last three as MD. The…
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South west breakfast meeting
UK: The South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society (SWRS) will hold its first technical breakfast meeting next month with lectures discussing heat pumps, CO2, apprenticeships and refrigerants. This free morning…
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Groupe Atlantic invests in Clade
UK: French HVAC company Groupe Atlantic, the owner of UK company Ideal boilers, has made a “major investment” in Clade Engineering Systems, the Leeds-based CO2 heat pump manufacturer.
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Skills specification offers training guidance
UK: The IoR has released a specification for skills, knowledge and behaviours of those working as RACHP mechanics and operatives. The specification is designed to encourage discussion and provide guidance for…
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IoR names 10 new fellows
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) has announced 10 new fellows in recognition of their leadership, voluntary work and contribution to improving the standing of the RACHP industry. IOR fellows…
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Field trial proves heat pump efficiencies
UK: Real world monitoring is said to have shown that air-source heat pumps can operate with higher efficiencies than gas boilers, even in cold weather conditions. According to interim heat…
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