Private housing sector drives construction recovery

A revival in the construction industry is being driven by the private housing sector, although skills shortages threaten the pace of recovery, according to the latest RICS UK Construction Market Survey for Q1 2014.

24-Apr-2014

Manufacturers most optimistic since 1970s, says CBI

Business optimism among manufacturers saw its sharpest improvement since 1973, on the back of strong growth in orders at home and abroad, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey.

24-Apr-2014

Adcock launches campaign to highlight refrigeration legislation

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning has launched a campaign to highlight the issue of new refrigerant legislation that could affect more than 50 per cent of UK commercial properties.

24-Apr-2014

One stop shop for refrigeration equipment spares

Finding spare parts for commercial refrigeration equipment can be both time consuming and expensive and in some cases the manufacturer, may no longer be in business. To make matters worse even some of the biggest brand names do not hold stocks of spares in the UK, and sourcing from Europe or North America takes both time and money.

26-Mar-2014

Energy efficiency is no longer the realm of the rich and powerful

Hubbard Products, the manufacturer of Energy Technology Product Listed (ETPL) refrigeration condensing units says that it offers the broadest range of high-efficiency equipment of any maker to suit a wide range of budgets. 03-Mar-2014

New Twin Scroll and Digital join Hubbard ECA condensing unit range

Hubbard Products has added 17 new Twin Scroll Compressor models to its highly successful range of ETL approved Zenith and Zenith Digital Condensing Units. Available in two case configurations, large and small, single or three phase, digital or non-digital, the medium temperature units all feature twin low energy EC fans and are suitable for R404A, R407A and R407F refrigerants. 19-Feb-2014

Airedale International’s parent company completes acquisition of Barkell Ltd

In its February 2014 statement to the New York Stock Exchange, Airedale International’s parent company, Modine Manufacturing Company, has announced it has now completed the acquisition of Consett-based manufacturer of custom-built air handling units, Barkell Ltd. 18-Mar-2014

Airedale International establishes gateway to the Middle East

British manufacturer of precision air conditioning, IT and industrial cooling systems, Airedale International, has now officially established its gateway to the Middle East following a launch event at its Dubai Airport Freezone office (19 February). 18-Mar-2014

TME reports 80% rise in online orders following launch of new website

Looking back on the 7 months since they launched their new-look website, UK thermometer experts, TME, are pleased to report an 80% rise in online orders, as well as a 76% rise in online order revenue, and a Global Traffic Website Ranking increase of 81%. 11-Mar-2014