UK News
7th August 2023
MCS consultation receives large response
UK: The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has reported a large volume of feedback to its six-week consultation on proposals to redevelop the scheme.
3rd August 2023
Churchyard appointed professor at LSBU
UK: Brian Churchyard, MD of Yorkshire-based refrigeration consultancy Omega Solutions, has been appointed professor of energy and engineering at London South Bank University.
2nd August 2023
Panasonic Aquarea J series receives ENA approval
UK: Panasonic says its Aquarea J Series heat pumps will have a faster and more straightforward installation process after receiving approval from the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
2nd August 2023
Clarity needed on CE and UKCA mark transition
UK: The engineering services industry has called for clarity on the CE and UKCA mark transition for construction products.
2nd August 2023
Mitsubishi offers net zero support
UK: Mitsubishi Electric has created a new accreditation to support contractors in reducing their carbon emissions.
2nd August 2023
Lisa-Jayne Cook nominated for next IoR president
UK: Lisa-Jayne Cook has been put forward by the Institute of Refrigeration for election as president-elect to replace current president Graeme Fox in 2024.
28th July 2023
Carrier sponsors hybrid electric racer
UK: Carrier is sponsoring the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport racing team and its hybrid electric car for the second half of the 2023 British Touring Car Championship season.
25th July 2023
Panasonic TV supports propane heat pump launch
UK: Panasonic is celebrating the launch of its new Aquarea L Series R290 air-source heat pump into the UK with a Smart TV promotion running until the end of September.
23rd July 2023
UK cold chain focussed on energy reduction
UK: Cold chain professionals say energy management technologies will have the greatest influence over temperature-controlled logistics in the coming decade.
20th July 2023
Distributor CDL adds solar PV to green credentials
UK: Air conditioning distributor Cool Designs Ltd (CDL) has installed an array of 132 solar PV panels on the roof of its Gateshead headquarters building.
20th July 2023
SBS opens second branch in Scotland
UK: Following the successful opening of SBS Glasgow in 2020, Smith Brothers Stores has now expanded its presence in Scotland with a branch in Dundee.
20th July 2023
Industry urged to engage with UK F-gas survey
UK: Companies in the UK refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump industry are being urged to participate in DEFRA’s forthcoming review of the F-gas regulation.
19th July 2023
Beijer Ref UK acquires refrigerant reclaim partner
UK: Beijer Ref Refrigerants UK has acquired its refrigerant reclaim partner RefRec.
19th July 2023
UK must step up in heat pump race
UK: The body behind the Microgeneration Certification Scheme is calling on the government to make heat pumps a priority after a new report compares it unfavourably with European neighbour France.
16th July 2023
UK unprepared for rising temperatures
UK: Switzerland, UK and Norway will experience the most dramatic relative increase in days that require cooling interventions if the world overshoots 1.5ºC of warming, a new report claims.
15th July 2023
Kensa names new CEO
UK: The Kensa Group has announced the appointment of Tamsin Lishman as their new CEO from 1 October, following the decision by current CEO Dr Matt Trewhella to step down.
15th July 2023
Fire-ravaged Coolkit back in the driving seat
UK: Burnley-based temperature-controlled van specialist CoolKit is back operating only days after a devastating blaze that destroyed one of its two manufacturing units on July 6.
12th July 2023
Logicool supports Imps for heat pump advice
UK: Derbyshire-based distributor Logicool is to sponsor EFL Division 1 football club Lincoln City to promote its new Easy Heat Pumps online heat pump advice platform.
10th July 2023
Mitsubishi celebrates 30 years at Livingston
UK: Mitsubishi Electric celebrated the 30th anniversary of its factory in Livingston and the factory’s production of its five-millionth product at a special event last week.
10th July 2023
Cold Chain Federation seeks new chief exec
UK: The Cold Chain Federation is looking for a new chief executive to replace Shane Brennan, who has been working as a senior advisor to the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA).
7th July 2023
Claire Curran elected BESA president
UK: Claire Curran, managing director of building services specialists Linaker, has been elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for 2023/24.