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13 Nov 2025

Daikin opens £123M R&D hub in Ghent for low-carbon HVAC

Daikin has inaugurated its new European Development Centre (EDC) in Ghent, Belgium, marking a £123 million investment in sustainable heating and refrigeration technology. The 30,600 m² facility doubles the company’s product testing capacity in ...

13 Nov 2025

Samon and Safe Monitoring Group announce key leadership changes

Effective January 1, 2026, refrigerant gas detection specialist Samon and its parent company Safe Monitoring Group have announced key leadership transitions aimed at accelerating international expansion and development....

12 Nov 2025

Panasonic opens European Training Centre for Aquarea heat pumps in Pilsen

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has opened a new European training facility at its Aquarea heat pump site in Pilsen, Czech Republic. The Centre of Excellence provides approximately 300sqm of dedicated space for technical instruction and ...

12 Nov 2025

IOR webinar to examine GB F-Gas reform

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) will host a free webinar on 18 November to explore the UK Government’s proposed reforms to the HFC phasedown under the GB F Gas Regulation. The one-hour session will unpack the consultation’s implications for ...

11 Nov 2025

WorldSkills UK finalists face Olympic challenge

The competition, which is organised by the Building Engineering Services Association and sponsored by the UK’s largest F-Gas registration scheme REFCOM and HVAC equipment manufacturer Baxi, is designed to showcase both emerging and existing ...

10 Nov 2025

PACAIR and Mitsubishi Electric strengthen relationship

Mitsubishi Electric and Palmer Air Conditioning (PACAIR) have agreed on a new contract which extends the relationship between the two companies to over 20 years. Director and Founder, Nigel Palmer set up the company in 2003 and has since expanded ...

6 Nov 2025

BESA guide cuts through principal contractor confusion

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has published new guidance to address widespread uncertainty surrounding the competence of principal contractors (PCs) under the Building Safety Act. The Guidance Framework for Principal ...

3 Nov 2025

PACAIR strengthens North West Sales Team with appointment of Robert Moth

Palmer Air Conditioning (PACAIR) has appointed Robert Moth as Area Sales Manager for the North West....

31 Oct 2025

Gill named IOR President-Elect for second term

Stephen Gill has been announced as the next President-Elect of the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) following a member election and formally took up the role at the IOR Annual General Meeting on 29 October 2025. He will serve alongside current ...