News Archive - December 2019
Chemours suspends high-GWP refrigerant supply
19 December 2019
The Chemours Company will be suspending supply of high GWP refrigerants R404A and R507A in the European Union as of 01 January 2020 to support the market transition driven by the European Union F-Gas regulation to lower GWP alternatives....
>B< MaxiPro takes cool spot at SkillFRIDGE
19 December 2019
Trainee air conditioning and refrigeration installers got to grips with Conex Bänninger’s >B< MaxiPro press fittings when they took part in the annual SkillFRIDGE competition, forming part of WorldSkills UK Live at Birmingham’s NEC from 21-23 ...
Inflexion invests in Aspen Pumps Group
19 December 2019
Inflexion, a mid-market private equity investor, has agreed to back Aspen Pumps Group, replacing 3i....
Local companies give big to Christmas toy appeal
19 December 2019
For the fourth year running, Radio Station ‘More Radio’ has been working closely with local businesses for its Christmas toy appeal....
TCUK leads CPD training for Bath University
19 December 2019
Toshiba Carrier UK (TCUK) is leading a series of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training courses at Bath University to update building engineers and facility managers on important changes in legislation and technology....
BESA urges new government enact reforms
13 December 2019
The new government has been congratulated on its general election victory by leading engineering services trade bodies, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA)....
CO2 commercial refrigeration training
13 December 2019
A specialist commercial refrigeration and CO2 awareness training day was held at Panasonic UK HQ in Bracknell with distributor Hawco and some of its customers....
Eurovent fully endorses the European Green Deal
13 December 2019
On 11 December, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal, an ambitious package of policy measures geared towards making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050....
Ingersoll Rand's new climate company
12 December 2019
Ingersoll-Rand has introduced its pure-play climate company, along with the new company name, strategy and executive leadership team....
EPEE welcomes European green deal
12 December 2019
The European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) has welcomed the communication on the European Green Deal (EGD) published by the European Commission....
The changing world of refrigerants
06 December 2019
The Climalife IDS refrigeration team welcomed customers, partners and guests to Chesford Grange in Warwickshire for a customer event focussing on the changing world of refrigerants....
Late payment poses problem
05 December 2019
According to the chief executive officer of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), David Frise, the new government must do everything it can to solve the late payment problems that continue to undermine construction supply chains....
New chair of The IOR’s Women in RACHP
04 December 2019
Karen Perry from Daikin has recently become the new chairperson for the Institute of Refrigeration’s (IOR) Women in RACHP (WiRACHP) network. She follows in the footsteps of Samantha Buckell who held the position for the last three years....
CRO cards set to close
04 December 2019
SKILLcard’s CRO card for engineering installation and maintenance engineer is closing with a phased timetable starting on 31 January 2020....
Scottish apprentice wins bronze at SkillFRIDGE
04 December 2019
Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Scotland is celebrating the success of refrigeration apprentice Josh Collins at the national finals of the 2019 WorldSkills SkillFRIDGE competition....
Making a difference through WorldSkills
02 December 2019
The WorldSkills UK (WSUK) finals took place on 21-23 November at the NEC Birmingham. The competition finals included the SkillFRIDGE competition for RACHP apprentices, which saw seven apprentices compete for the Gold....