News Archive - February 2023
The IOR celebrates individual achievements at its 122nd Annual Dinner
27 February 2023
The IOR Annual Dinner, which took place in London on 23 February, provided the backdrop for rewarding exceptional individual achievement in advancing the RACHP industry....
HVACR Live: Registrations open!
26 February 2023
IOR President highlights diversity and inclusion objectives during the 2023 Annual Dinner
25 February 2023
IOR President, Graeme Fox FInstR, addressed members and guests at the IOR Annual Dinner, which took place in London on 23 February 2023. The speech was an opportunity to focus on the Institute’s past, current and future work to promote inclusion and ...
Industrial refrigeration and heating consultant, Dr Dermot Cotter, wins IOR Kenneth Lightfoot Medal
25 February 2023
Star Technical Solutions’ managing director was presented with the Institute of Refrigeration’s Kenneth Lightfoot Medal for his blueprint research paper on assessing and mitigating carbon dioxide risks in refrigeration systems....
Lu-Ve Group appoints new general manager
25 February 2023
Lu-Ve SpA has appointed Riccardo Quattrini as general manager of the Group as of 01 April 2023. Mr Quattrini will support the chairman, chief executive, and the chief operating officer....
Enex Technologies acquires EOS Refrigeration Equipment
25 February 2023
Enex Technologies, a specialist in natural and energy efficient cooling, heating and refrigeration equipment that helps reduce global warming and its impact on climate change, has acquired EOS Refrigeration Equipment SL (EOS)....
Government’s latest payment plan must not fail, says BESA
16 February 2023
The latest government plan to tackle unfair payment practices in construction must not be allowed to fail, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....
Nidec Global Appliance announces new president
15 February 2023
Nidec Global Appliance, a global provider of solutions for the residential and commercial appliances industries, has appointed Guilherme Almeida as the new president of its worldwide operations. With 11,000 employees across nine countries, the ...
Star launches nationwide industrial refrigeration apprenticeship opportunities
14 February 2023
Star Refrigeration has announced the opening of its Nationwide Industrial Refrigeration Engineering Apprenticeship Programme and the success of two recent graduates, Jack Flinn and Calum Plunkett. Both have successfully completed Star's three-year ...
Louise Mccann becomes A-Gas Group commercial director
13 February 2023
A-Gas has appointed Louise McCann as Group commercial director. er objective is to lead the global commercial team in providing first class key account management, while enhancing the solutions A-Gas offers to its customers worldwide....
BCIA releases two new Technical Guides
13 February 2023
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has released two new Technical Guides to add to its portfolio of online Guides available to download....
Armstrong partners with Hysopt for HVAC digital twinning
10 February 2023
Armstrong Fluid Technology has formed a strategic partnership with Hysopt to bring customers new insights into HVAC energy saving options, harnessing state-of-the-art digital twinning. Bringing together Armstrong’s extensive experience of ...
Learn about the fundamentals of cooling during the Women in RACHP Practical Engineering Day
10 February 2023
The IOR’s Women in RACHP Network will be celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March by hosting a practical engineering session at Business Edge in Hampshire....
BESA urges Shapps to clarify energy policy
08 February 2023
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the creation of a new government department dedicated to delivering energy security and net zero but urged its Secretary of State Grant Shapps to accelerate investment in energy ...
Apprentices need to see the industry’s ‘best side’ says BESA
07 February 2023
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (NAW2023) by encouraging employers to pledge to take on at least one new apprentice this year and promote the exciting career opportunities available ...
BESA President calls for ‘crisis engineering’
03 February 2023
The UK should look to its engineering community for solutions to many of the serious social and economic challenges it is facing, according to the President of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....
Hannah Ainley joins Williams as Dave Wynne retires
03 February 2023
One well-known face has been replaced by another at King’s Lynn-based Williams Refrigeration, with Dave Wynne retiring and Hannah Ainley joining as area sales manager for the North West....
HRS February Technical Breakfast Briefing date set
03 February 2023
The Hampshire Refrigeration Society (HRS) has announced its first for 2023 on 16 February at Highbury College, Portsmouth....
Transport, Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration project website launched
03 February 2023
The Transport, Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration project (TICR) has launched a website at www.netzerorefrigeration.uk containing news and background information. It also information about how you can sign up to get involved in contributing to ...