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Andy Sneyd, M+W Hargreaves managing director.

8 Jun 2018

M+W Hargreaves: Grenfell not just about cladding

This month’s report on the role the Building Regulations played in last June’s Grenfell Tower fire has stirred up plenty of controversy – and too many people are missing the point, says Andy Sneyd, managing director of ventilation services ...

4 Jun 2018

Chemical vs natural refrigerants

In both technical and non-technical literature, fluorine-containing (HFC) refrigerants are increasingly referred to as ‘chemical’ or ‘synthetic’ refrigerants in contrast to the so-called ‘natural’ refrigerants. Generally ‘chemical’ is now seen by some as being ‘bad’ and is contrasted with ‘natural’, which implies ‘good’.

31 May 2018

Channel Tunnel stays cool and saves on energy

Eurotunnel today released official data demonstrating energy savings of 33 percent after the first season of operating a new cooling system for maintaining requisite temperatures in the Channel Tunnel....

28 May 2018

CBCA highlights role of chilled beams in improving IAQ

The Chilled Beams and Ceilings Association (CBCA), part of the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA), is urging architects and facilities managers to consider the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and future energy cost savings ...

25 May 2018

Poor ventilation and temperature control lowers student results

A wide-ranging study has found that the performance of school children in the classroom is negatively effected by poor ventilation and temperature control....

18 Aug 2017

On the go - a refrigeration case study

Pastorfrigor GB and Daikin UK case study at Sewell on the go Cottingham. Featuring Kalifornia Ecovision remote multidecks and Daikin Zeas....

4 Aug 2017

Nortek's Airbloc supplies top restaurant with HVAC solution

When launching new top flight steak restaurant Porter & Rye in Glasgow, owners Kained Holdings chose a natural, rustic look for the décor. However, an influx of cold air each time the door opened was definitely not on the menu. Airbloc was ...

4 Jul 2017

CFCs 101

Rubber World Industries takes a look back at the history of CFCs.What is CFC in HVACR Industry?In the HVAC industry, it is known that refrigerants are essential in any HVAC operation. Unfortunately, these refrigerants have a large impact on our ...

29 Jun 2017

Hoshizaki's ice storage and hygiene guide

As a leading manufacturer of commercial ice-making equipment, Hoshizaki has provided guidance on ice storage and hygiene.

WM Building Services works with Smith Brothers Stores to deliver major processing and distribution warehouse.

12 Jun 2017

Smith Brothers Stores chosen as preferred supplier

In Coventry a major processing and distribution warehouse worth over £35 million has been granted with work started early 2017 and planned for completion in October.

12 Jun 2017

Johnson Controls supplies cooling solution for state-of-the-art data centre

Johnson Controls has won a significant contract to provide an innovative cooling solution at Finland’s largest open data centre being built for Telia Finland, the leading new generation telco in the Nordics and Baltics.

12 Jun 2017

ZoomLock helps drive growth at Quality Air UK

In an industry where reliability is a key driver in purchasing decisions, tried-and-tested solutions are often attractive – but companies who are early adopters of the latest quality innovations can reap significant rewards.

12 Jun 2017

Cooltherm equips Cardiff University with high efficiency Mitsubishi chiller

A chiller replacement project for Cardiff University will massively reduce the carbon footprint of process cooling, resulting in important energy cost savings.

8 Jun 2017

Coolair completes upgrade for Grand Sheraton Hotel

UK air conditioning installation specialist Coolair Equipment Ltd has made use of the latest pipework technology to complete the renovation of a world-leading London hotel.

8 Jun 2017

Calorex serves an exquisite taste

It even had a leading chef at one of the best restaurants in the world baffled. How did Lake District Farmers make their meat tastier than ever before? The answer – a Calorex dehumidifier.

8 Jun 2017

CRS supports biodigester roll-out as UK expands energy-from-waste capacity

Carrier Rental Systems is supplying high performance temporary cooling and heating equipment to support the UK’s rapidly expanding energy-from-waste biodigester facilities.

8 Jun 2017

Air conditioning used as primary heat source in Victorian home

A recent refurbishment project on a Victorian detached home in the Home Counties has seen the interesting use of multi-split air conditioning equipment to provide the primary heating source for the home as well as comfort cooling in the warmer months of the year.