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 6 Apr 2023

BESA calls for calm in face of F-gas furore

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged the UK government to keep “a sense of perspective” in the face of a growing row over the European Commission’s decision to speed up the phase down of global warming gases used in ... 
Brett Wharmby.
 5 Apr 2023

Conex Bänninger strengthens sales team with two key appointments

Conex Bänninger has appointed of two new regional technical sales managers. Brett Wharmby has joined the company with responsibility for driving brand awareness and growth in the Midlands, with Noel Kelly taking up his new role covering the North of ... 
 3 Apr 2023

Energy efficiency plan could put UK back on track

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed parts of the government’s updated Net Zero Growth Plan, particularly those that focus on improving the energy efficiency of buildings and reducing the price gap between gas and ... 
DK Heat Recovery's marketing director, Nigel Upson.
 3 Apr 2023

Upson rejoins DK Heat Recovery

DK Heat Recovery's marketing director, Nigel Upson, has rejoined the East Yorkshire-based business on his retirement from poultry processor Soanes Poultry, where he was managing director.... 
 31 Mar 2023

On the road with rapid recovery

A-Gas Rapid Recovery operations manager Jake Matthews explains how his teams recover refrigerant and help return it to market.... 
 31 Mar 2023

Unlocking a sustainable future with EnergiVault

An innovative energy storage solution is ready to deliver cost savings for customers and support the global decarbonisation of cooling for industrial processes and commercial buildings. The EnergiVault from Organic Heat Exchangers (O-HX) is now ... 
 30 Mar 2023

J S Wright appoints head of procurement

Birmingham-based mechanical and electrical services specialist J S Wright has appointed Tony Maxwell as its new head of procurement.... 
 30 Mar 2023

Daikin launches a new climate zone to inspire BBC Earth Experience visitors

The BBC Earth Experience has opened at The Daikin Centre in Earl’s Court. Daikin has created the ‘Daikin Climate Zone’, located just outside the main venue, offering space to relax, play and learn.... 
 30 Mar 2023

Hull University teaching hospitals save energy and cut emissions with heat pump system

Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH) NHS Trust worked with ICS Cool Energy to retrofit and decarbonise their heating system with the latest heat pump and multi-pipe chiller technologies.... 
 30 Mar 2023

Seeley International appoints senior sales manager for UK And Ireland

Seeley International has announced the appointment of Fabio Marioni as the new sales manager for United Kingdom and Ireland, in an important move to expand business in these two key countries.... 
 27 Mar 2023

Guide aims to improve industry’s ‘spatial awareness’

New technical guidance from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) emphasises the importance of allowing adequate spacing between building services in projects using traditional approaches, modern methods of construction (MMC) and ... 
 27 Mar 2023

Klima-Therm appoints Northern regional sales manager

Ranald Stewart has been appointed regional sales manager at leading HVAC equipment distributor, Klima-Therm, covering the Midlands, North of England, and Scotland.... 
 25 Mar 2023

HVACR Live: Visit stand B40 to engage and win big with Clivet products

This will be the first time Clivet has exhibited at HVACRLive ’23 at ExCel and we can’t wait! We are planning to launch at this amazing event with a bang and for the first time in the UK, and show you the extensive product range Clivet has to offer.... 
 24 Mar 2023

South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society Breakfast Briefing

The South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society (SWRS) is holding its first Technical Breakfast Meeting on 13 April 2023 in Radstock, Somerset.... 
 24 Mar 2023

ChatGPT: a new Oracle?

Professor Dick Powell of Refrigerant Solutions engages ChatGPT in conversation to see how accurate this popular artificially intelligent chat app really is.... 
 24 Mar 2023

BESA cautiously welcomes government energy efficiency plan

The government’s strategy for spending up to £2.5bn on improving the energy efficiency of homes and public sector buildings has been given a cautious welcome by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 22 Mar 2023

ASERCOM calls for heat pump clarification in F-Gas phase down

ASERCOM, along with Eurovent and EPEE, has called for clarification to some of the amendments to the F-Gas phase down, specifically with regards to heat pumps.... 
 20 Mar 2023

Institute of Refrigeration recognises new Fellows

The Institute of Refrigeration has recognised ten members as Fellows of the Institute in recognition of their leadership, volunteer work and contribution to improving the standing of the RACHP industry. Their short biographies below demonstrate the ... 
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