World News

Industry news and insights from Europe and around the World

UK News

Latest news and developments in the United Kingdom

Products

Keep up-to-date with the latest new products and technology

Features

General articles, applications and industry analysis

Top names in ACR Awards shortlist

Steve Gill
Steve Gill (centre) celebrates success in the Consultant of the Year category last year and will be bidding to retain the trophy on Wednesday evening.

UK: Some of the top names in the UK air conditioning and refrigeration industry are amongst a strong line-up of shortlisted companies for this year’s ACR News Awards.

The winners will be announced at a special sell-out presentation evening on Wednesday at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham.

In the keenly-contested Distributor/Wholesaler of the Year category, previous winners Space Airconditioning, Logicool and CDL are again shortlisted and joined by challengers AMP and TF Solutions.

In the Contractor of the Year category it’s a race between A1R Services, Atmosphere Cooling, Climate Control and Polar Cooling Services.

Other category winners to be announced on the night include Air Conditioning Product of the Year, Refrigeration Product of the Year, Consultant of the Year, Environmental Initiative of the Year, Marketing Initiative of the Year and Training Initiative of the Year.

Latest News

10th October 2026

Solstice plans $49m investment in refrigerant R&D

USA: Refrigerant manufacturer Solstice has announced plans to invest $49m in an expansion of R&D capabilities at its Buffalo, New York, facility.
10th October 2026

US AC and HP shipments up 11.4%

USA: US shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totalled 756,739 units in August, an increase of 11.4% on August 2025.
9th October 2026

Hybrid heat pumps – the new Dutch standard

NETHERLANDS: The Dutch government wants homeowners to switch to a smart and hybrid heat pump from 2029 when replacing their central heating boiler.
9th October 2026

Beijer Ref completes Refra purchase

SWEDEN/LITHUANIA: Beijer Ref has completed the acquisition of Lithuanian HVACR equipment manufacturer Refra.
9th October 2026

Canada pledges CAD2bn for heat pump installs

CANADA: The Canadian government is pledging CAD2bn (€1.25bn) over eight years to boost the installation of heat pumps.
9th October 2026

Cattell to become VP of Beijer Ref UK and Ireland

UK: Hayley Cattell, MD of Beijer Ref UK and Ireland, is to take on the additional role of vice-president of the Swedish wholesaler’s UK and Ireland subsidiary from January 1.