UK News

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has put together an impressive line-up of international speakers for its forthcoming Extreme Heat Business Briefing.

UK: Energy supplier OVO has halved the cost of electricity for heat pumps to 15p per kWh, roughly halving their running costs compared to a gas boiler.

UK: Mark Wilkins, the training and technologies director at Vaillant Group UK, has been announced as the new vice chair of the Heat Pump Association (HPA).

UK: Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has announced two key changes to its senior management team, with Martyn Ives promoted to commercial director and Stuart Eagleton appointed sales director.

UK: Lisburn-based refrigeration equipment rental company Lowe has been included in Deloitte’s list of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies.

UK: The UK heat pump industry has spoken out against government plans to relax the phase-out of fossil fuel boilers accusing it of lacking ambition and damaging business confidence.

UK: In a bitter sweet announcement, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed a relaxation of the gas boiler phase-out but increased the grant available under the boiler upgrade scheme.

UK: Facilities management company Arcus FM has introduced a traineeship programme to offer staff who hold an electrical qualification to become refrigeration engineers.

UK: Craig Dolan of Glen Dimplex has been elected as the new chair of the Heat Pump Association.

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration is to host a one-day seminar on the challenges posed by the increasing frequency of extreme heat events and the risks posed to RACHP equipment.

UK: Panasonic has joined forces with the Team England wheelchair racing Paralympic and World Champion Hannah Cockroft to promote environmental sustainability.

UK: Thain Gummer, national distribution manager at LG for the last 15 years, has joined Belfast-based HVAC supplier Exi-Tite Ltd.

UK: The service and maintenance business of JD Cooling Systems was acquired by its directors in a pre-packaged deal for £162,116, the administrators report reveals.

UK: The service and maintenance arm of multi-award winning refrigeration and air conditioning contractor J D Cooling Systems has been acquired from the administrator, saving over 40 jobs.

UK: The acquisition of air conditioning equipment distributor Kooltech by wholesaler Wolseley is being investigated by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has launched a new annual award to recognise a project that demonstrates achievements in reducing environmental emissions from cooling in the UK.

UK: Heat pump manufacturer Clade Engineering has partnered with smart energy technology solutions company Plug Me In to launch a heat-as-a-service solution for sustainable heating systems.

UK: The UK’s first ever dedicated low-carbon heating apprenticeship is set to be launched following government confirmation of funding for the scheme.

UK: Paul Smith, Carrier HVAC UK commercial director, is set to replace Phil Hurley as managing director at Nibe Energy Systems Ltd. 

UK: Green Point UK, Bitzer UK’s compressor remanufacturing and specialist services arm, has expanded its team, processing facilities and warehouse capacity to meet growing demand for its services.

UK: French manufacturer Friga-Bohn is to offer its customised and semi-customised refrigeration solutions for the industrial sector through Wolseley wholesale outlets.