News Archive - July 2016
Construction workloads continue to grow slowly
28 July 2016
The pace of increase in workloads in the construction market continues to slow, according to the latest RICS UK Construction Market Survey, extending a trend that goes back to the middle of last year. This flatter picture is visible across all ...
Brookes steps up at Weatherite
28 July 2016
Weatherite Service & Maintenance, a provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration installation and servicing, has promoted Ricky Brookes from general manager to director.Mr Brookes joined the company in 2010 as service ...
Climalife releases 2018 F-Gas Challenge Infographic
27 July 2016
The cooling industry has called for suppliers to do more to communicate the rapidly approaching F-Gas bans, quota reductions and the need to shift towards lower GWP refrigerants. There is concern that whilst many of the manufacturers, contractors ...
Armstrong celebrates sustainability achievements
27 July 2016
Armstrong Fluid Technology’s sustainability initiative – Planet Proposition – is celebrating a highly successful third year, with significant energy savings achieved via its HVAC solutions, investment in operational environmental goals and continued ...
Manufacturing prospects muted after Brexit
25 July 2016
Manufacturing output and domestic orders saw firm growth over the past quarter, but both are expected to slow over the next three months, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.Following a slowdown in activity towards the end ...
Montreal Protocol on track to reach 2016 HFC Amendment
25 July 2016
Parties to the Montreal Protocol have made significant progress on agreeing to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in a series of back-to-back meetings in Vienna, raising expectations that a global agreement to address the super greenhouse gases ...
LJJ wins Oswestry Assisted Living Scheme
25 July 2016
Building Services contractor, LJJ, has been awarded the mechanical and electrical installation for a new assisted living scheme in Oswestry developed by Midlands-based housing association, Wrekin Housing Trust.Designed by architect, Sutton & ...
Refcom revamps website
21 July 2016
Refcom, the industry's main refrigerant handling certification scheme, has upgraded and relaunched its website to reflect growing demand from contractors for greater technical information and online support.
BSRIA teams up with Chelsea FC
21 July 2016
BSRIA and Chelsea Football Club teamed up when BSRIA provided an Introduction to Thermography training day which showcased that Chelsea are experts on and off the field.
Industry agrees 2% increase in operative pay rates
21 July 2016
The BESA (Building Engineering Services Association) has concluded negotiations with the Unite trade union to settle new hourly rates of pay for operatives across the sector.
ASERCOM certifies Bitzer compressors and condensing units
21 July 2016
ASERCOM (the Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers) certified a total of 32 BITZER compressors and condensing units in 2015.
Industry responds to formation of new Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Department
21 July 2016
The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has welcomed the appointment of Theresa May as Prime Minister and the formation of the new Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Department.
Comserve wins AIB contract
20 July 2016
Comserve Limited, the mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance and installation services arm of Incentive FM Group, has won a three-year contract to provide services to Allied Irish Bank at 22 of its sites across the UK.
Andrews Air Conditioning extends GB Rowing Team partnership
20 July 2016
Andrews Air Conditioning has extended its partnership with the GB Rowing Team.
The HVAC & Refrigeration Show 2018 – Live in London
20 July 2016
The HVAC & Refrigeration Show 2018 – Live in London The UK’s only commercial exhibition for air conditioning, heating, ventilation, heat pumps and refrigeration, including refrigerated transport just got even more exciting….
Johnson Controls to distribute Hitachi Summit systems in UK
19 July 2016
Building on its success in replacement components for YORK chillers, Johnson Controls HVAC Parts is to distribute Hitachi air conditioning split systems in the UK.
Bitzer UK makes key marketing and support appointment
19 July 2016
Bitzer UK has appointed Samantha Buckell as personal assistant to managing director Kevin Glass, with particular responsibility for marketing.
BESA past presidents get distinguished service awards
19 July 2016
The Building Engineering Services Association (the BESA) has posthumously recognised past presidents Mike McCloskey and Gareth Vaughan with Distinguished Service Awards.
Jet Environmental and Jet AHU acquired by Wozair
19 July 2016
Wozair Ltd has acquired Jet Environmental Systems Ltd, the provider of temperature control solutions for industrial and commercial buildings, and its sister company Jet AHU Ltd, which supplies and installs air handling units, having purchased 100 per cent of the companies’ shares.
Open University calls for greater government spending on STEM
14 July 2016
Government spending on STEM is not enough to secure businesses access to relevant skills, according to The Open University.
Honeywell low GWP refrigerant completes trial with ASDA
14 July 2016
Honeywell has announced that its new low-global-warming-potential supermarket refrigerant has successfully completed trials with ASDA.
Emerson Climate Technologies makes two new appointments
14 July 2016
Terry March has retired as technical manager Emerson Climate Technologies in the UK and Ireland after more than 46 years.
CIBSE publishes new Guide B on HVAC
13 July 2016
New guidance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration has been published by CIBSE (the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) in the new edition of CIBSE Guide B.
Members must face key challenges, says BESA president
13 July 2016
In his inaugural address new BESA (the Building Engineering Services Association) president Malcolm Thomson has highlighted the over-riding duty of the association to help its members face up to present and future challenges.
Gram debate addresses EU Eco Design Directive
12 July 2016
Gram UK’s latest webinar tackled the topical issue of the EU Eco Design Directive and its relevance following the referendum and was held last week.
Cabinet minister launches new Adande refrigeration test facility
12 July 2016
Adande’s new refrigeration test rooms at Barley Way, Lowestoft, were unveiled on Friday 8 July by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Liz Truss, and the Conservative MP for the local Waveney constituency, Peter Aldous.
Aqua Cooling unveils company re-structure and launches new hire service
12 July 2016
Aqua Cooling has launched a new equipment hire service and unveiled a refreshed corporate structure, designed to provide a wider range of options for existing and potential customers.
BESA names new president for 2016/17
11 July 2016
Malcolm Thomson has been elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association (the BESA) for 2016/17.
Pessimism prevails despite another quarter of growth
11 July 2016
According to the Construction Product Association’s latest State of Trade Survey, there was continued growth in sales of construction products in the second quarter of 2016.
British Refrigeration Association appoints new president
11 July 2016
The British Refrigeration Association has appointed John Smith, group technical director for Beijer Ref UK & Ireland, as president.
Advanced Engineering appoints sales manager
07 July 2016
Advanced Engineering, the specialist chemical manufacturer and brands distributor, has appointed Richard Davies as sales manager.
The competition is heating up
05 July 2016
The competition is heating upThe first of the SkillFRIDGE competition’s regional heats took place on Tuesday 28 June at the Institute of Materials in Grantham, with students from The College of North West London, Manchester College and the Grimsby ...
Engineering profession unites to offer advice to government
05 July 2016
Organisations representing the engineering profession have agreed to work together to provide advice to the Government for EU negotiations following the result of the recent EU referendum.
Airedale rolls out 360° virtual facility tour
05 July 2016
Cooling specialist Airedale International has launched an interactive 360-degree virtual tour of its new manufacturing facility in Rawdon, Leeds.
Introducing the HVAC & Refrigeration Show
04 July 2016
Following a successful ACR Show in February 2016, the organisers have listened to industry and further evolved the next event in 2018 to reflect the industry’s changing needs. The new look HVAC & Refrigeration Show will take place from 23 to 25 ...
Beijer Ref and Bitzer underline partnership
04 July 2016
Beijer Ref AB and Bitzer have signed a renewed contract strengthening their long term cooperation.
BCIA appoints chairman of Marketing Working Group
04 July 2016
Lee Coffin has been appointed as chairman of the Marketing Working Group for the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA).
Intesis Software acquired by HMS Industrial Networks
04 July 2016
HMS Industrial Networks AB, based in Sweden and a world leading provider of communication technology for industrial automation, has acquired the Spanish firm Intesis Software SL.
Fujitsu opens new Dublin training centre
04 July 2016
Fujitsu has opened a new training centre dedicated to the air conditioning sector at its offices in Dublin.
ISD expands bespoke cold room manufacturing
04 July 2016
ISD Solutions is boosting its manufacturing capability by investing £300,000 to reduce outsourcing and improve total company efficiency.
The ACR Show is back, with a new name, a new date and a new venue
02 July 2016
The ACR Show is back, with a new name, a new date and a new venue!