News Archive - April 2006
Afram slams green criticisms
24 April 2006
FETA president Neil Afram hit back at "green" criticisms of the EC's use of high level policy groups, claiming that the bodies are unbalanced dominated by industry, and, by including MEPs in their membership, threaten consitutional confusion.
Retentions: "no happy ending"
24 April 2006
THE Government has again come under fire over retentions, this time from the new president of the ductwork contractors association ADCAS.
Bitzer launches weekend helpline
24 April 2006
COMPRESSOR manufacturer Bitzer has introduced a weekend emergency helpline for UK customers requiring spare parts or technical advice outside of normal weekly office hours.
HRP in Bristol
24 April 2006
HRP's Bristol Service Centre has moved to new premises at Unit 100, Quadrant Industrial Estate, Ash Ridge Road, Bradley Stoke.
Denman bags Sainsbury contract
11 April 2006
THE Denman Group has secured a three-year deal with Sainsbury's Stores Ltd to be the single source of supply for FM solutions for all Sainsbury's convenience stores throughout the UK. This totals 112 locations and includes fridge service and maintenance, and m&e services.
BESCA offers building reg self certification
11 April 2006
CONTRACTORS needing to comply with the new building regulations can now self-certify their work online through BESCA, Building Engineering Services Competence Accreditation Ltd.
Tecumseh to sell Little Giant
11 April 2006
US CONDENSATE pump manufacturer Little Giant is to be sold by its parent Tecumseh to Indiana-based Franklin Electric for $121m.
Boiler maker warms to ac potential
11 April 2006
GERMAN domestic boiler manufacturer Vaillant has turned its attentions to air conditioning.