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 30 Jan 2024

BESA ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by Clean Air Act rejection

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has criticised the government’s decision to reject calls for a new Clean Air Act.... 
 29 Jan 2024

Aermec opens new HQ and northern European hub

Aermec CEO, Alessandro Riello, and Vice President Raffaella Riello have cut the ribbon on the new purpose-built Southend headquarters for Aermec UK which will also be a hub for northern Europe.... 
 29 Jan 2024

Star supports North’s largest apprenticeship recruitment fair

Star Refrigeration will be exhibiting at the annual Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair, held at the First Direct Arena, Leeds on Monday 5 February 2024 from 1 pm – 7 pm.The event, which is organised by Leeds Council, as part of its Inclusive ... 
 29 Jan 2024

Thornhvac releases HVAC Service Engineer salary survey

A HVAC salary survey released by specialist recruitment firm Thornhvac looks at basic service engineer salaries across the UK in heating, ventilation and air conditioning over the past 12 months.... 
 24 Jan 2024

ASERCOM: Forging a sustainable future in ACR

ASERCOM, the Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers has shared its agenda for its convention on 2 February 2024, in Brussels... 
 23 Jan 2024

IOR highlights maintenance as solution to more energy efficient RACHP equipment

Lisa-Jayne Cook, IOR President Elect gave a presentation at IOR’s latest Cool Talk for Service Engineers and Technicians this month based on her experience as a design engineer.... 
 19 Jan 2024

GEA invests EUR 5.5 million at the Prenzlau site 

GEA is investing around EUR 5.5 million in the modernisation of production at the GEA AWP site in Prenzlau until 2026. By expanding its capacities, GEA is targeting further growth in the important market for heating and cooling technologies.... 
 17 Jan 2024

IOR launches online masterclasses

The IOR is launching a Masterclass series of webinar classes starting on 25 January 2024 to be held monthly. Primarily aimed at supplementing teaching in training centres for those entering the industry, the sessions will cover topics related to the ... 
 12 Jan 2024

BESA appoints first head of business development

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed Simon Lunt as its first head of business development as part of a wider strategic review.... 
 11 Jan 2024

BCIA announces Jen Vickers as next vice-president

Jen Vickers of Crown House Technologies has been elected as the next vice-president of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). She joined the BCIA Management Committee in January 2023 and will take up her position as vice-president in ... 
 8 Jan 2024

REFCOM welcomes ‘landmark’ prosecution of online seller

Online retailer Appliance Direct (AD) has been found guilty of breaching F-Gas regulations resulting in its holding company, Buy It Direct (BID), being fined £37,500. AD was found to be in breach of F-Gas Regulation article 11 paragraph 5 which ... 
 5 Jan 2024

Campbell West invests in apprenticeships

The owners of HVAC specialist Campbell West have gone back to the future to strengthen the company’s workforce and air-conditioning offer.... 
 5 Jan 2024

Carrier urges building owners to act now to secure funding for low-carbon heat network projects

Carrier is urging building owners and operators to apply for UK government grants to commercialise and construct new low- and zero-carbon heat networks before the funding application deadline expires.... 
 21 Dec 2023

BESA condemns ‘nonsensical’ cuts to apprenticeship funding

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has reacted angrily to the Welsh Government’s decision to cut funding for technical apprenticeships by almost 25%.... 
 21 Dec 2023

Wolfgang Mayer to be the new CTO at Ziehl-Abegg

?The Supervisory Board of Ziehl-Abegg SE has appointed Wolfgang Mayer as the new Chief Technology Officer. The 50 year-old will be taking up his new role in February 2024.... 
 15 Dec 2023

Tecumseh appoints Ricardo Maciel as CEO

Tecumseh Products Company has appointed Ricardo Maciel as chief executive officer, effective 02 January. Currently serving as the president of Tecumseh Europe & Asia, Maciel brings a wealth of experience, a proven track record, and a deep ... 
 15 Dec 2023

Aermec employees celebrate long service

Two Aermec employees who have notched up over 35 years between them have been recognised for their service by Aermec.... 
 15 Dec 2023

Unico expands technical team with Paul Stevens

The Unico System, well known for its 3-in-1 heating, ventilation and cooling solution based in the Midlands, has appointed Paul Stevens as technical sales trainer and support engineer.... 
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