News Archive - June 2024
BESA addresses propane safety
26 June 2024
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has highlighted to the industry the safety risks posed by increased use of flammable refrigerant gases in air conditioning and heat pump systems....
SBS opens in Nottingham
20 June 2024
SBS Nottingham has officially opened its doors, servicing the Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln areas, all whilst supporting Smith Brothers’ other midlands-based branches....
Carrier’s climate and net zero targets validated by SBTi
20 June 2024
?Carrier Global Corporation has released its greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, including a target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). A corporate ...
LG establishes global R&D triangle to develop high-performance heat pumps
20 June 2024
LG Electronics (LG) is set to establish a global R&D triangle connecting North America, Europe and Asia to lead the global heat pump market and secure next-generation heat pumps specifically designed for cold climate zones. The company aims to ...
A-Gas signs SBTi commitment for GHG emissions reduction
20 June 2024
A-Gas has signed up its Green House Gas (GHG) emission targets to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aims to provide a clearly defined path to reduce its emissions in line with the latest climate science to meet the goals of the ...
Brumby is Williams’ new area sales manager
19 June 2024
Oliver Brumby is joining Williams Refrigeration as area sales Manager, with responsibility for North West England....
Cold Chain Federation launches emerging leaders programme
19 June 2024
The Cold Chain Federation has launched a Cold Chain Emerging Leaders Programme that supports developing skills and experiences crucial to the industry’s leaders today and in the future....
Airedale by Modine celebrates 50th Anniversary
19 June 2024
Airedale by Modine celebrated turning 50 this weekend with a massive family fun day at their headquarters in Leeds. The day-time event saw the company welcome over 800 employees, friends and family to the site....
HPA releases 'key asks' for new Government ahead of General Election
18 June 2024
The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has unveiled a comprehensive list of Key Asks for the incoming government ahead of the early July General Election....
Coolth storage comes to the fore as national energy transformation gathers pace
14 June 2024
There is growing interest in the potential of ‘coolth storage’, as industrial refrigeration users and building owners roll-out decarbonisation plans and seek to increase energy resilience....
Aqua backs UK manufacturing with new facility
10 June 2024
Temperature control company Aqua Cooling is launching a second office in the North of England, which will include a new manufacturing facility....
WRefD 24: Temperature matters - absolutely
10 June 2024
This year’s World Refrigeration Day (WRefD) is focusing on the theme ‘Temperature Matters.’ This theme underscores the profound impact of the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump industry on indoor environmental quality, extending beyond ...
Star unveils pioneering research at IIR ICCC 2024
07 June 2024
Leading engineers from Star Refrigeration will be presenting findings from their latest scientific papers at this year’s International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC) 2024, taking place from 9th -11th June at Waseda University ...
Deane Flint joins Fujitsu as COO
06 June 2024
Deane Flint has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as chief operating officer (COO). Ian Carroll moves to become deputy chief executive officer and retains overall responsibility for UK operations....