News Archive - December 2024
Heat pump performance highlighted by EoH report
19 December 2024
The Heat Pump Association has welcomed the publication of the Electrification of Heat Demonstration (EoH) report, funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This comprehensive study sought to explore the feasibility of a ...
FEA helps secure exemption to new F-Gas regulations for refrigeration equipment
19 December 2024
The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA), in collaboration with its European partners in EFCEM, (the European Federation of Catering Equipment Manufacturers) have been successful in their attempt to gain a temporary exemption to certain types of ...
Steve Milnes leads Northern sales for Fujitsu
18 December 2024
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has appointed Steve Milnes as Northern sales manager....
Tony Smith celebrates 25 years at SBS
16 December 2024
Smith Brothers Stores recently celebrated the 25-year tenure of sales director Tony Smith. Reflecting on his journey, the company acknowledged his significant achievements and the impact he has made on the organisation....
Daniel Winter to succeed Eric Alström as president of Danfoss Power Solutions
16 December 2024
Danfoss has announced that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions. He succeeds Eric Alström who, after 12 years with Danfoss, has decided to seek new challenges outside the company....
Nidec Global Appliance appoints new president
16 December 2024
Alberto Casnati has been appointed as the new president of GA, succeeding Guilherme Almeida, who has taken on the role of CEO of the automotive business unit...
As IOR appoints Sam Buckell co-chair, Bitzer UK backs Women in RACHP Network
16 December 2024
Bitzer UK’s Samantha Buckell has been appointed co-chair of the Institute of Refrigeration's Women in RACHP Network (WiRACHP). Working with co-chair Astrid Prado of Star Refrigeration, they succeed Lisa-Jayne Cook, who has stepped down to become IOR ...
Carrier aims for pole position
10 December 2024
Carrier Commercial recently welcomed a record number of customers to its annual conference, held this year at Silverstone, which included special guest speaker, former Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill....
Technicool Air Conditioning relocates to Reigate
10 December 2024
Technicool Air Conditioning, established in 1989, has relocated from its Coulsdon office to new premises in Reigate, Surrey, following the end of its lease. Originally focusing on installing commercial and domestic split systems, Technicool now ...
Panasonic completes acquisition of Area Cooling Solutions of Poland
10 December 2024
Panasonic has finalised its acquisition of Area Cooling Solutions which has been rebranded as Panasonic Cold Chain Poland Sp. z o.o (Panasonic CCS)....
Qvantum joins EU pilot project to drive innovation for heat pumps
06 December 2024
Qvantum is participating in an EU Pilot project, Annex 62, aimed at advancing innovation and development within the heat pump sector for multi-family residential buildings in cities....
Frascold joins European InterHeat Project
03 December 2024
Frascold is participating in the European InterHeat project. This initiative, 'demonstrating high-temperature heat pumps at different integration levels' and led by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI), aims to showcase the effectiveness of ...
HPA welcomes energy minister at annual reception Minister for Energy Consumers at first Annual Reception
03 December 2024
On 27 November, the Heat Pump Association (HPA) held their first Annual Reception, gathering members and key stakeholders from across the heat pump sector....