News Archive - November 2025
Renewables Warehouse opens with hands-on heat pump demos
26 November 2025
Renewable Energy Warehouse (REW) has officially opened its new facility at the Savoy Works, Pershore Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, designed as a hub for decarbonisation technologies, installer training, and customer engagement....
ASERCOM brings global cooling experts to Brussels
26 November 2025
The Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers (ASERCOM) has unveiled the programme highlights for its upcoming ASERCOM Convention 2026, set to take place in Brussels under the theme “The Cooling Continuum – Europe and the World ...
GB F-Gas phase-down proposal sets ambitious 2048 target
20 November 2025
The UK government has proposed a sweeping revision to its HFC phase-down schedule, aiming for a 98.6% reduction in HFC consumption by 2048, which would surpass the current EU targets in the long term but take a more gradual path in the shorter term ...
BUS expands to include cooling-capable systems
19 November 2025
The UK government has expanded the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to include air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries. The move marks the first time cooling-capable systems have qualified for public funding, offering engineers a broader remit and ...
Star engineers inspire students on BBC Bitesize Careers Tour
17 November 2025
Star Refrigeration is helping secondary school pupils explore engineering careers by supporting the BBC Bitesize Careers Tour, a national initiative aimed at promoting technical education and apprenticeships....
Daikin opens £123M R&D hub in Ghent for low-carbon HVAC
13 November 2025
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 ...
Samon and Safe Monitoring Group announce key leadership changes
13 November 2025
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....
Panasonic opens European Training Centre for Aquarea heat pumps in Pilsen
12 November 2025
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 ...
IOR webinar to examine GB F-Gas reform
12 November 2025
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 ...
WorldSkills UK finalists face Olympic challenge
11 November 2025
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 ...
PACAIR and Mitsubishi Electric strengthen relationship
10 November 2025
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 ...
BESA guide cuts through principal contractor confusion
06 November 2025
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 ...
PACAIR strengthens North West Sales Team with appointment of Robert Moth
03 November 2025
Palmer Air Conditioning (PACAIR) has appointed Robert Moth as Area Sales Manager for the North West....