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 29 Jan 2024

Thornhvac releases HVAC Service Engineer salary survey

A HVAC salary survey released by specialist recruitment firm Thornhvac looks at basic service engineer salaries across the UK in heating, ventilation and air conditioning over the past 12 months.... 
 24 Jan 2024

ASERCOM: Forging a sustainable future in ACR

ASERCOM, the Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers has shared its agenda for its convention on 2 February 2024, in Brussels... 
 24 Jan 2024

Panasonic unveils 20HP Cold Chain Refrigeration Condensing Units

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has launched its next step in R744 technology in the form of its new 20HP cold chain refrigeration condensing units complementing the existing range of 2HP, 4HP and 10HP systems. These units are engineered ... 
 23 Jan 2024

IOR highlights maintenance as solution to more energy efficient RACHP equipment

Lisa-Jayne Cook, IOR President Elect gave a presentation at IOR’s latest Cool Talk for Service Engineers and Technicians this month based on her experience as a design engineer.... 
 19 Jan 2024

GEA invests EUR 5.5 million at the Prenzlau site 

GEA is investing around EUR 5.5 million in the modernisation of production at the GEA AWP site in Prenzlau until 2026. By expanding its capacities, GEA is targeting further growth in the important market for heating and cooling technologies.... 
 17 Jan 2024

IOR launches online masterclasses

The IOR is launching a Masterclass series of webinar classes starting on 25 January 2024 to be held monthly. Primarily aimed at supplementing teaching in training centres for those entering the industry, the sessions will cover topics related to the ... 
 16 Jan 2024

Podcast: how to control static by controlling humidity

?Condair has released a new podcast about how manufacturers and commercial businesses can avoid static issues impacting their productivity by proactively managing their indoor humidity.... 
 12 Jan 2024

BESA appoints first head of business development

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed Simon Lunt as its first head of business development as part of a wider strategic review.... 
 11 Jan 2024

BCIA announces Jen Vickers as next vice-president

Jen Vickers of Crown House Technologies has been elected as the next vice-president of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). She joined the BCIA Management Committee in January 2023 and will take up her position as vice-president in ... 
 10 Jan 2024

Ammonia system reduces energy use and carbon at Pilgrim UK

Demeva Refrigeration has installed a high efficiency, Bitzer ammonia refrigeration system at Pilgrim UK's meat processing facility at Bromborough, Wirral, dramatically reducing the company’s energy costs and carbon emissions.... 
 8 Jan 2024

REFCOM welcomes ‘landmark’ prosecution of online seller

Online retailer Appliance Direct (AD) has been found guilty of breaching F-Gas regulations resulting in its holding company, Buy It Direct (BID), being fined £37,500. AD was found to be in breach of F-Gas Regulation article 11 paragraph 5 which ... 
 5 Jan 2024

Campbell West invests in apprenticeships

The owners of HVAC specialist Campbell West have gone back to the future to strengthen the company’s workforce and air-conditioning offer.... 
 5 Jan 2024

Carrier urges building owners to act now to secure funding for low-carbon heat network projects

Carrier is urging building owners and operators to apply for UK government grants to commercialise and construct new low- and zero-carbon heat networks before the funding application deadline expires.... 
 21 Dec 2023

BESA condemns ‘nonsensical’ cuts to apprenticeship funding

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has reacted angrily to the Welsh Government’s decision to cut funding for technical apprenticeships by almost 25%.... 
 21 Dec 2023

Wolfgang Mayer to be the new CTO at Ziehl-Abegg

?The Supervisory Board of Ziehl-Abegg SE has appointed Wolfgang Mayer as the new Chief Technology Officer. The 50 year-old will be taking up his new role in February 2024.... 
 21 Dec 2023

The importance of corrosion protection for air conditioning units

Corrosion protection for air conditioning units can be vital in various situations. Corrosion problems can be caused by various factors including exposure to harsh environmental conditions like humidity, salt, pollutants, chemicals, and other ... 
 15 Dec 2023

Tecumseh appoints Ricardo Maciel as CEO

Tecumseh Products Company has appointed Ricardo Maciel as chief executive officer, effective 02 January. Currently serving as the president of Tecumseh Europe & Asia, Maciel brings a wealth of experience, a proven track record, and a deep ... 
 15 Dec 2023

Aermec employees celebrate long service

Two Aermec employees who have notched up over 35 years between them have been recognised for their service by Aermec.... 
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