Stulz, the global mission critical cooling solutions provider, has announced a joint venture and majority shareholding in Technology Space Integration (TSI), a global manufacturer of modular data centre solutions for the High Performance Computing (HPC), Cloud, enterprise and end user markets, including micro data centres.

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) Ltd has appointed RSL Ireland as its distributor for the region as it continues to expand its network.

Ocado saw its pre-tax profits increase to £8.5m, up from £7.2m for the same period a year earlier, according to its half year results for the 24 weeks ending 15 May this year.

CIBSE (the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) are calling for papers ahead of the 7th annual Technical Symposium in 2017.

Ziehl-Abegg has appointed David Miller as managing director of its Middle East operation, as business in the region continues to expand.

A-Gas has appointed Enzo D’Alessio as its new commercial director.

BSRIA has issued a statement following the UK’s decision to leave the EU in last week’s Referendum.

Responding to the outcome of the EU referendum, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is calling for an urgent discussion to mitigate the impact on the engineering sector – which is vital to the UK’s economy.

Integral UK, the mechanical, electrical and fabric property maintenance provider, has continued its expansion into the industrial refrigeration and specialised HVAC sectors, with the appointment of Ian Hussey.

Jane Gartshore BSc FInstR, director of Cool Concerns Ltd, has today been named as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering by the Daily Telegraph.

On National Women in Engineering Day 2016 (today), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is calling for more female engineers to capitalise on their knowledge and expertise by having their work published through its world-renowned publications and information services.

Daikin Applied UK (LTD) (DAPUK) has expanded its chiller sales force in the south with the appointment of Danny Quinn as sales account manager for chiller products.

Tesco has reported a 0.3% rise in like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks to 28 May this year – its second consecutive quarter of growth.

BSRIA is celebrating National Women in Engineering Day (NWED) on Thursday 23 June to promote the subject to students in schools and universities and encourage more women into engineering.

The Building Engineering Services Association (the BESA) is sponsoring the National Women in Engineering Day on 23 June in an initiative aimed at improving gender balance and diversity across the building engineering services sector.

Bosch Commercial and Industrial’s business development director, Shaun Mansbridge, has been appointed to the board of ICOM – the UK non-domestic heating sector’s trade association.

LJJ appoints mechanical contracts manager LJJ, the building services contractor, has appointed Jeremy Jones as mechanical contracts manager at its newest regional office in Solihull to help drive growth.

Today (16 June), the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) held its AGM, where members re-elected Juergen Goeller from UTC-Carrier for a second mandate as chair.

BSRIA is urging its members and the industry to participate in CIBSE TM31: Building log book public consultation by Friday 8th July 2016.

Integral, the independently-owned UK provider of mechanical, electrical and fabric property maintenance, has been acquired by JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) for $330m.

BSRIA says that it sees the Government’s new apprenticeship levy as an incentive for both the CITB, industry and government to work together on delivering vital apprenticeship training.

The Building Engineering Services Association (the BESA), the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) and the CIBSE Patrons are joining forces to work with the Samaritans on a campaign to address the growing problem of mental health and workplace stress in the building engineering services industry.

According to the latest ONS figures, construction output rebounded in April by 2.5% month-on-month but remained down by 3.7% compared to a year earlier.

Fujitsu has appointed Katie Ferguson (pictured above left) as VRF business development manager and Joanna Clarke (above right) as distribution account manager (North), strengthening its commitment to the market.

Graeme Fox is joining the technical department of the Building Engineering Services Association (the BESA) as senior mechanical engineer.

Toshiba Air Conditioning has launched an expanded programme of CPD courses for consultants, designers, installers and end-users wishing to update their knowledge on key technical and legislative issues.

ECEX, the metal fabrication specialist and supplier of air intake screens, has moved to new premises in Newbury to improve the flexibility of its manufacturing operation.

Sainsbury’s has reported a 0.3% increase in total retail sales (excluding fuel) in its first quarter trading statement for the 12 weeks to 4 June.

Beijer Ref AB has announced that the UK Competition and Markets Authority has unconditionally approved its acquisition of HRP Holdings Limited.

Daikin introduced a host of benefits and a fresh new look to its partnership programme at the recent D1 Partner conference in London.

HRS is hosting a breakfast meeting on Tuesday 21 June.

Howard Noble has joined Beijer Ref UK as director of innovation.

Toshiba Air Conditioning and distributor Cool Designs have joined forces to support an all-star charity football match featuring well-known TV celebrities from shows such as Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.

An elite team from Pipe Center and Climate Center and other Wolseley UK brands are taking part in the Yukon River Quest, one of the top 10 toughest races in the world.

A national charity based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, has received a boost from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).

Leading independent facilities services organisation Incentive FM Group has acquired ACE Environmental Engineering Limited, a HVAC design, installation and maintenance specialist with turnover of more than £6.5m.

Smith Brothers Stores’ (SBS) Bristol branch is relocating.

According to BSRIA’s recently published market intelligence study on the global air conditioning market, global growth “disappointed again” in 2015, across all product ranges, and is expected to recover at a slower pace than previously projected.

A-Gas International has completed the acquisition of US-based Rapid Recovery through its A-Gas Americas’ business.

ASHRAE UK Midlands section is hosting an open seminar event on 14 June at Birmingham University, in association with the IOR, CIBSE West Midlands, BRSA, and the BEI.

Güntner has appointed Laurence Roy as its new sales manager distributors.

Hoshizaki Gram UK has appointed Andy Tucker as the latest member of its sales team.

Toshiba Air Conditioning has announced significant reductions in UK equipment prices following continuing business efficiency improvements and economies of scale due to growth.

Integral, the independently owned mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance services provider, has made a number of key appointments, boosting its expansion into the industrial refrigeration and HVAC sectors nationwide.

TF Solutions, the air conditioning and refrigeration distributor, has relocated its Midlands branch to a state-of-the-art industrial facility in Burton-upon-Trent to facilitate its continued growth and enhance its customer service offering.

BESA (the Building Engineering Services Association) president Jim Marner has joined Interserve Engineering Services (IES) as regional director for the North East and Newcastle.

Waterloo Air Products has appointed Nick Broad as customer services manager — a newly created position.