ACR news.

Real Alternatives and SKILLSAFE EU partner to expand flammable refrigerant safety training

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0000

A new collaboration between the Real Alternatives project and SKILLSAFE EU aims to strengthen safety training for technicians working with flammable refrigerants, including R290 heat pump systems....

Vertical DX air handling unit for decentralised, low-carbon ventilation in large spaces

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:33:00 +0000

Daikin Applied (UK) has introduced its Vertical DX air handling unit, a floor-standing, plug-and-play solution designed to deliver efficient ventilation and precise temperature control in large commercial and industrial environments....

Storer marks 50 years in foodservice manufacturing

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Storer Refrigeration & Catering will celebrate its 50th anniversary in May 2026, marking five decades of work in bespoke counters, serveries, bars and refrigeration for the foodservice sector....

North East Data Centre Hub expands

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:16:00 +0000

Following a highly successful launch event in February, the North East Data Centre Hub has announced its second industry gathering, taking place on 23 April 2026 in Newcastle. This not-for-profit initiative, founded by a consortium of regional ...

Condair strikes a chord with Forth Pipe Organs

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:11:00 +0000

Forth Pipe Organs, a specialist pipe organ builder, restorer and maintainer, has been incorporating Condair humidifiers into its projects for over 20 years. Serving a range of clients from large-scale performance venues, such as Edinburgh University’...

Panasonic extends heating-optimised inverter series for commercial R290 ECOi-W heat pump

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:55:00 +0000

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions announces the launch of the AQUA-G EVO series as part of the ECOi-W commercial heat pumps range. The range showcases latest R290 technology, delivering high seasonal efficiency, quiet operation and reliable ...

REFCOM partners with Welplan to offer new employee protection packages

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000

REFCOM has announced a new partnership with Welplan to provide exclusive employee benefit packages for its members. The initiative, launched as part of REFCOM’s 30th anniversary, is themed around the campaign message: 'Keep Your Cool, We’ve Got Your ...

TF Solutions appoints Hancock as Sales Director

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:44:00 +0000

TF Solutions has named Ben Hancock as its new Sales Director to help the company grow and improve its customer service. Hancock joins the business with 18 years of experience in the building and cooling industry, having previously worked in ...

Institute of Refrigeration Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting Technicians

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:47:00 +0000

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Engineering Technician Section. Established in 2001, the Section was created to recognise the vital role of hands-on engineers and to share practical knowledge across ...

Airzone strengthens UK expansion with new markets role

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Airzone has appointed Sophie Decorte as its New Markets UK & EU Business Development Coordinator, a newly created role designed to support the company’s expansion across key European territories....

Daikin Applied expands R-290 chiller and heat pump portfolio

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:46:00 +0000

Daikin Applied (UK) has expanded its portfolio of R-290 (propane) chillers and heat pumps, introducing a new generation of systems designed to support decarbonisation across commercial, industrial and mission-critical HVAC applications....

Integral appoints Noon as Divisional Director

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:04:00 +0000

Integral Cooling Tech has named Mathew Noon as Divisional Director, taking responsibility for the specialist cooling and refrigeration business across the UK....

Government move to ban retentions a landmark moment

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:49:00 +0000

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has hailed the government’s decision to move ahead with a ban on retentions in construction contracts, calling it a landmark and long-awaited victory for specialist contractors across the UK....

Vertiv to acquire ThermoKey

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:39:00 +0000

Vertiv has agreed to acquire ThermoKey, an Italy-based manufacturer of heat-rejection and heat-exchange technologies, in a move that would broaden Vertiv’s thermal management portfolio and increase its manufacturing capacity, particularly in EMEA. ...

AC Wilgar acquired by The Perpetuity Project

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:34:00 +0000

AC Wilgar, the long-established heating, plumbing and air conditioning services provider, has been acquired by European perpetual holding company The Perpetuity Project....

P&M strengthens northern presence with HBCL acquisition

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:26:00 +0000

The P&M Group has expanded its footprint in the North of England with the acquisition of Bradford-based HBCL Coldstores, marking a significant step in the group’s long-term growth strategy....

IOR Northern announces 2026 events

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:51:00 +0000

The Institute of Refrigeration’s Northern Region has confirmed dates for two of its key member events in 2026, with the popular Golf Day scheduled for June and the Annual Dinner returning to Newcastle in September....

ACR News Awards 2026 winners

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:37:00 +0000

The HVACR industry came together on 19 March at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London to celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership at the ACR News Awards 2026. Held in front of a packed audience of manufacturers, contractors, distributors and ...

Sanhua releases new generation of DBF electronic expansion valves

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:54:00 +0000

Sanhua has introduced its new DBF series of electronic expansion valves, designed to deliver precise, bidirectional refrigerant flow control for commercial air conditioning and heat pump applications....

BSRIA reports resilient growth in European HVAC field devices

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:05:00 +0000

BSRIA has reported continued resilience in Europe’s HVAC field devices market, with regulatory pressure, digitalisation and the push for higher performing buildings driving growth despite subdued construction activity....