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 14 May 2024

Building services sector is ‘turning the corner’

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors are increasingly optimistic about their future growth prospects, according to a new report from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 10 May 2024

Clivet continues growth

Clivet Group has recently welcomed four new starters in the sales and support functions, reporting Kevin Harrison-Ellis, head of UK sales.... 
 8 May 2024

Airedale by Modine to open third and largest UK manufacturing plant

Airedale by Modine, the Leeds-headquartered critical cooling specialists, today announced the purchase of a 14.6 acre manufacturing site in Bradford.... 
 2 May 2024

UK's Charlotte Robinson wins European Women in Cooling Video Competition

The refrigeration industry celebrates a new champion as Charlotte Robinson from the UK clinches the top spot in the second edition of the Women in Cooling video competition. Robinson impressed the judges with her hands-on practical troubleshooting ... 
 19 Mar 2024

Flynn Refrigeration appointed UK Authorised Bitzer Marine Service Partner

Bitzer has appointed Wirral-based contractor Flynn Refrigeration as its authorised Marine Service Partner for the UK.... 
 19 Mar 2024

BESA calls for swift resolution to planning turmoil

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the government’s decision to head off a potential collapse of the country’s planning system but warned that the ongoing uncertainty was undermining progress towards making buildings ... 
 18 Mar 2024

Star Refrigeration founder Dr Forbes Pearson dies peacefully at 92

Dr Forbes Pearson, who founded Star Refrigeration, died at Mearns View Care Home on the evening of Thursday 14 March, 2024. He was 92 years old. He is survived by his wife, Jean, daughters Muriel and Libby, and sons Stephen, Andy and Dave.... 
 18 Mar 2024

Mitsubishi Electric hosts annual customer conference focused on the future of business

On 6th March, Mitsubishi Electric hosted its new rebooted Partner conference and expo - PACE24. The event equipped Partners with information around net zero, and support to help their businesses to thrive in the future.... 
 18 Mar 2024

Cold Chain Climate Summit 2024: UK Can Lead World To -15degC

The UK can lead the world in moving smoothly and safely from a frozen food temperature set point of -18oC to -15oC, which will secure massive reductions in the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of the UK food supply chain, affirmed the ... 
 18 Mar 2024

Building engineers will save more lives than doctors

A leading respiratory illness expert has claimed that facilities management and building services engineering will have a greater influence on worldwide human health and wellbeing than the medical and social care professions.... 
 18 Mar 2024

SIRACH network briefing: implementing low carbon heat

On 16 April 2024, the SIRACH network is hosting a half-day briefing at London’s iconic Shard to share the findings of the Lot-Net project. A UKRI-funded programme, LoT-NET investigates how waste heat streams from industrial or other sources feeding ... 
 18 Mar 2024

Institute of Refrigeration recognises new Fellows   

The Institute of Refrigeration has revealed eleven members who are being appointed as Fellows of the Institute in recognition of their technical expertise, leadership and contribution to improving the standing of the RACHP industry.... 
 18 Mar 2024

Qvantum names Philip Ord as new UK CEO

Philip Ord, with extensive commercial experience in the heating and cooling industry, has been appointed CEO for Qvantum's UK operations.... 
 18 Mar 2024

Toshiba Carrier partners with new distributor in Ireland

Toshiba Carrier UK has appointed Viridus Energy as its new distributor in Ireland for its full range of Toshiba air conditioning products.... 
 7 Mar 2024

Next HRS TBB to take place on 20 March 2024

The next HRS Technical Breakfast Briefing (TBB) will be taking place on 20 March 2024 at Highbury College, Portsmouth.... 
 1 Mar 2024

Stacey Lucas announced as new president of BCIA

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced Stacey Lucas, commercial and marketing director at Sontay, as its new president. Lucas takes over from Graeme Rees who has held the role for the past two years, with Jen Vickers ... 
 1 Mar 2024

Oxley joins Conex Bänninger sales team

Conex Bänninger, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fittings, valves and accessories, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Oxley as its new regional technical sales manager for London and the East.... 
 1 Mar 2024

BESA backs ‘Olympic class’ skills challenge

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has been selected as an organising partner of the WorldSkills UK competition that celebrates emerging and existing technical skills.... 
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