News Archive - September 2021
Smith Brothers branch network continues to grow
29 September 2021
SBS Sheffield has recently opened with regional branches in Cambridge and High Wycombe coming soon. Smith Brothers’ network will then consist of 17 branches situated across the UK....
Green Point UK expands support for marine sector
29 September 2021
Green Point UK, Bitzer UK's compressor remanufacturing and services arm, has launched a cooperation initiative with leading marine specialist Flynn Refrigeration to expand operations in the shipping sector....
REFCOM welcomes £1m penalty for F-Gas offender
29 September 2021
The UK’s primary F-Gas register REFCOM has welcomed the Environment Agency’s decision to hammer a company with a fine of more than £1m for breaching the F-gas Regulations....
ICCC2022 to be held as a virtual conference
29 September 2021
The 7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain will now be held from 11 to 13 April 2022 as a virtual event allowing even more delegates to take part in this highly topical conference....
BESA calls for practical response to WHO targets
29 September 2021
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed tough new air quality targets contained in updated World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines but stressed the need for indoor targets to be practical and affordable....
George Clarke leads growing cast at BESA Conference
20 September 2021
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has confirmed a series of top speakers for its 2021 National Conference taking place online on 3 and 4 November....
Davis Commercial Services acquires Alan Bush Installations
16 September 2021
Specialists in supply chain solutions for commercial refrigeration, Davis Commercial Services (DCS), has acquired Alan Bush Installations. The agreement expands the company's offering to its customers, who now have access to an enhanced range of end-...
New training manager joins Unitherm
16 September 2021
Unitherm Heating Systems, a distributor of air source heat pumps and ancillary heating products in the UK and Ireland has appointed Steve Rhodes as the new training manager for the Unitherm Training Centre....
Armstrong expands with Droitwich site
16 September 2021
Armstrong Fluid Technology marked the latest phase in its UK expansion with the official opening of a new Systems Manufacturing Centre at Pointon Way, Droitwich....
Entries now open for 2022 ACR News Awards
14 September 2021
The ACR News Awards - a leading scheme for the recognition of excellence and innovation from across the air conditioning and refrigeration sector - are back for 2022....
SKILLcard launches industry placement card
10 September 2021
Engineering Services SKILLcard has launched a card specifically designed for the growing number of students who need access to construction sites to complement their classroom-based learning....
Eurovent spotlights AHU corrosion protection
09 September 2021
The Eurovent Recommendation 6/16 has recently been published and is freely available. Developed by the Eurovent product Group ‘Air Handling Units’ (PG-AHU), this Code of Good Practice focuses on the corrosion protection of air handling units....
New IOR Guidance note available
09 September 2021
The IOR has released a new guidance note on the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations and Pressure Equipment Directive (GN36) outlining the requirements for installers of RACHP systems....
Star joins the Institution of Engineers in Scotland’s Patron Scheme
08 September 2021
Star Refrigeration is supporting the Institution of Engineers in Scotland (IES), a multi-disciplinary engineering institution which promotes the exchange of information, new thinking and encourages young engineers....
WRD continues its support for Stemazing
08 September 2021
World Refrigeration Day (WRD) has said that it will continue its support for Stemazing Inspiration Academy training programme. The four-month training programme supports women in STEM to excel at public engagement, change outdated perceptions and ...
Mostra returns for 2022
07 September 2021
Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2022 will be staged at the exhibition centre, Fiera Milano and include a comprehensive programme of events, conferences and industry meetings, from the Efficiency & Innovation Path to That's Smart....
More is expected from cooling community, says WRD
01 September 2021
Using new refrigeration processes and technologies, and improving the maintenance of existing systems are actions that governments and industry can take to fight global warming, according to World Refrigeration Day representatives who issued a ...
Industry bodies unite to upskill workforce and build a low carbon future
01 September 2021
An industry-wide initiative which includes RACHP is underway in order to upskill the UK’s existing workforce and help achieve the Government’s target of net zero carbon by 2050 (and respective devolved nations of 2050 for Wales and Northern Ireland ...
New air cleaning guidance for reducing Covid-19 spread
01 September 2021
Two new pieces of guidance on reducing Covid-19 transmission through ventilation and air cleaning technologies have been issued by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)....