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Baker appointed COO of General HVAC Solutions

UK: Phil Baker, former sales director of Hawco, has been appointed COO of General HVAC Solutions UK. 

The appointment marks a return to the business formerly known as Fujitsu General where Baker was an area sales manager from 2012-2014 before joining Hawco as oem sales manager. 

He was appointed sales director in 2019, following a two-year spell as UK and international sales manager.

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9th February 2026

New book on safe use of flammables

AUSTRIA: Just published is a new book offering a complete overview of regulations, standards, and best practices regarding fire and explosion hazards in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems.
9th February 2026

Mitsubishi Electric expands heat pump training

UK: Mitsubishi Electric is offering a comprehensive suite of LCL Awards-certified, Ofqual-accredited heat pump and low temperature heating training courses at its Hatfield training centre. 
9th February 2026

Eiffage acquires French and German contractors

FRANCE: Eiffage Énergie Systèmes has made significant investments in refrigeration and air conditioning contracting companies in France and Germany.
8th February 2026

Survey highlights lack of competent engineers

UK: Employers have reported that, while demand for HVACR engineers will increase over the next few years, recruitment of technically competent individuals has become more difficult.
7th February 2026

Liquid desiccant system wins AHR Expo product award

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Webinar will mark International Women’s Day

BELGIUM: A special webinar dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and empowering women in the refrigeration and cooling sector has been organised to mark International Women’s Day on March 6.