UK News
19th October 2020
BESA opens for individual membership
UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a new membership category for individuals. The 116-year-old trade body, which has previously only admitted companies…
15th October 2020
Cooling Industry Awards go virtual
UK: As expected, the Cooling Industry Awards 2020 have succumbed to the coronavirus restrictions and will now be a free-to-attend online event. “In light of…
15th October 2020
Northern Irish F-gas users urged to prepare for change
UK: DEFRA has warned F-gas users in Northern Ireland to ensure they have enough quota/authorisations and the necessary certification before the end of the Brexit…
14th October 2020
€639,000 funding for green cooling project
UK: A global consortium formed to develop cost-effective space cooling using green technologies has been awarded €639,000 of EU funding. The new project led by…
14th October 2020
BESA’s latest on-site Covid-19 guidance
UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has published new guidance to help engineering and construction firms keep their staff safe in the light of…
14th October 2020
Crayford branch signals TF expansion
UK: Air conditioning and refrigeration distributor TF Solutions has opened a new branch in Crayford as part of its plans to expand its UK network.…
12th October 2020
MPs to consider pros and cons of heat pumps
UK: The UK government’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is to consider the merits and drawbacks of rolling out electrical, gas and hybrid heat pumps. The…
12th October 2020
Online tool helps customers create
UK: Hoshizaki’s new online Gram Configurator enables customers to select products and create a tailor-made refrigeration solution. Customers can now configure their chosen Gram product…
8th October 2020
Raising awareness of dyslexia in engineering
UK: The first Dyslexia in Engineering Day is being marked by a series of webinars raising awareness of the challenges and potential of those in…
8th October 2020
Star Refrigeration celebrates 50 years
UK: Glasgow-based Star Refrigeration has published a history of the company to mark its 50th anniversary on October 12. Authored by group MD Dr Andy Pearson,…
6th October 2020
Oceanair adds extra heat pump experience
UK: Oceanair UK has appointed Roland Gurner to head up its air-to-water heat pump division. Gurner joins the air conditioning and heat pump distributor on…
2nd October 2020
FETA lunch cancelled
UK: The 2020 FETA lunch, already postponed from April to December, has now been officially cancelled. The hugely popular annual FETA (Federation of Environmental Trade…
1st October 2020
Panasonic offers £800 cashback on Aquarea installs
UK: Panasonic has unveiled a new incentive offering £800.00 cashback to installers of its Aquarea air source heat pumps. The Green Install Cashback Scheme, which…
29th September 2020
Six bid for election to IoR board
UK: Reflecting a resurgence in interest amongst members, the Institute of Refrigeration has attracted six nominations for two vacant positions on its board of trustees…
28th September 2020
Fridge firms named in leading company list
UK: Refrigerant supplier A-Gas was one of four refrigeration and air-conditioning-related businesses in this year’s Sunday Times PwC Top Track 250 league table. In addition…
28th September 2020
Climate back to the front at Wolseley
UK: Having brought its different units under a single Wolseley banner in 2018, the plumbing, heating and cooling wholesaler, is again highlighting its refrigeration and…
28th September 2020
Alves appointed Panasonic UK and Ireland country manager
UK: Jose Manuel Alves has been appointed Panasonic’s UK and IRE country manager. He replaces Alfred Armaos, who, after three years in the UK role,…
27th September 2020
Greencold move expands sustainable capabilities
UK: Refrigeration and air conditioning contractor Greencold has greatly expanded its sustainable cooling capabilities following its move to larger premises in Wellingborough.
24th September 2020
Wright and Dean appointed VPs of SEA
UK: The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) has appointed Graham Wright of Daikin UK and Russell Dean of Mitsubishi Electric Europe as vice presidents.
23rd September 2020
TCUK now stocking chillers and fan coils
UK: Toshiba Carrier UK (TCUK) is now stocking popular ranges of Carrier chillers and fan coil units, plus Ciat air handling units and fan coils,…
23rd September 2020
Cool Talk meeting online
UK: The recently formed South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society (SWSWRS) is to host its first online IOR Cool Talk Breakfast Briefing next month.…