News Archive - August 2023
Danfoss opens ‘smart store’ innovation centre
25 August 2023
Danfoss has opened a new Application Development Centre at flagship energy-efficient 'smart store' supermarket near Danfoss’ headquarters in Nordborg, Denmark. This collaborative test environment will empower original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), ...
BESA welcomes first British Standard for indoor air quality
25 August 2023
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has praised the creation of the first British Standard for health and well-being in buildings....
1066 and all that: Williams celebrates its longest serving staff
25 August 2023
These days holding on to experienced staff can be quite an issue for companies. However, one King’s Lynn based refrigeration manufacturer seems to be very good at it. So much so that every year Williams celebrates its longest serving members of ...
Dr Yosr Allouche appointed as next director general of the International Institute of Refrigeration
25 August 2023
Dr Yosr Allouche will become the first woman to hold the role of director general of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR)....
Celebrating field-based engineers with the IOR RACHP EngTech Lifetime Achievement Award.
22 August 2023
Nominations are now open for the IOR RACHP EngTech Lifetime Achievement Award. This accolade is designed to recognise the contribution made by those who have spent a career as a service, installation or maintenance engineer working on any kind of ...
BESA unveils expanded Industry Awards shortlist
18 August 2023
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the shortlist for its expanded programme of National Awards....
FETA’s Wendy Belfield appointed as member of Industry Competence Committee
17 August 2023
Wendy Belfield has been appointed on to the Industry Competence Committee (ICC), which has been set up by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to monitor and help to improve industry competence. Belfield is a member of the recently established ...
Panasonic increases UK capacity of heating and cooling stock
16 August 2023
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has expanded its stock storage and handling capabilities with the addition of a new warehouse. With over 80,000 sqft the new space, located in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, secures Panasonic’s logistical ...
AEMT moves to support equality, diversity and inclusion across its sector
15 August 2023
With support from its members, the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has launched a committee which aims to drive, support and promote equality, diversity and inclusion within the electromechanical sector....
Cool Designs’ apprentices acquit themselves with distinction in National Qualifications
15 August 2023
Apprentices at air conditioning distributor Cool Designs have achieved notable success in this year's exams for national industry qualifications....
Aermec appoints Andrew Hawes as GM
15 August 2023
Industry stalwart Andy Hawes has joined Aermec as general manager, technical services as part of the company’s further expansion and vision to make Aermec UK a Centre of Excellence within the HVAC industry...
BESA Conference - book now!
14 August 2023
Taking place at the Novotel London West on the 12 October, the conference will centre around three primary themes: addressing business challenges and finding solutions, engaging in technical sessions with actionable insights, and empowering aspiring ...
New CIBSE Fellowships recognise Building Safety Act
08 August 2023
Two of the key individuals behind the Building Safety Act, Dame Judith Hackitt and Dr Hywel Davies, were awarded Honorary Fellowships to CIBSE in recognition of their lifetime contribution to the construction and building industries....
BCIA releases new technical guide addressing embodied carbon
08 August 2023
The BCIA’s Technical Working Group has produced a new Technical Guide to add to its online portfolio of Guides available to download....
Actuate UK calls for clarity on the CE and UKCA mark transition for construction products
02 August 2023
Actuate UK has welcomed the Department of Business & Trade (DBT)'s announcement to indefinitely extend recognition of CE mark for some goods coming into Great Britain but asks for clarity on construction products. While DBT includes some ...
Les Corbett joins Pastorfrigor GB
01 August 2023
Industry expert Les Corbett has joined the Essex based commercial refrigeration business Pastorfrigor GB as engineering manager....
REFCO celebrates its 51-year anniversary with global customers
01 August 2023
?To mark 51 years of its history, REFCO invited its sales partners to Switzerland for a two-day anniversary event. Founded in 1972, REFCO has developed into a globally-recognised manufacturer of high-quality tools for professional refrigeration and ...