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 9 Nov 2022

Invertek appoints new HVACR business development manager

Invertek Drives has appointed Mike Carman as executive business development manager for the HVAC-R sector.... 
Tom Clayton, Clyne Albertelli, Dylan Brennan and Craig Hamilton.
 9 Nov 2022

New Engineering Academy aims to develop industry wide skills

Engineers are developing their capabilities across all industries through a new skills academy launched by a young entrepreneur. The inaugural Engineering Academy hosted by Co-Lab Engineering, a new start-up venture launched this year by 26-year-old ... 
 9 Nov 2022

Carrier provides compact, low-noise cooling solution for London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Carrier AquaForce Vision 30KAV chillers with enhanced noise attenuation have been installed at the world-renowned London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) as part of a major upgrade of the institution’s air conditioning system.... 
 9 Nov 2022

Actuate UK urges UK Government to work with ‘vital’ engineering services to deliver Net Zero

UK Net Zero opportunities are burgeoning, according to Actuate UK, the alliance of engineering services. The sector is at the heart of the accelerating pace of change as the country races to achieve its targets. Engineering services are already ... 
 7 Nov 2022

Effective decarbonisation driven by Daikin’s new R-32 heat recovery solution

Heating and power currently account for 40% of the UK’s total energy usage, and if the UK is to meet its commitment to net zero by 2050, the utilisation of energy-efficient appliances will be essential. Modern offices and buildings in the UK ... 
 4 Nov 2022

IOR welcomes new trustees and hands over to next president

At the AGM on 03 November, the IOR announced the results of its Trustee Elections. Three members stood for the two vacancies this year, and members elected Paul Singh FInstR and Damian Wiszniewski MInstR to join the IOR Board of Trustees.... 
 3 Nov 2022

Flint joins Haier Europe

Deane Flint has been appointed head of Northern Europe for Haier Europe HVAC, a global leader in comfort cooling offering residential, commercial and applied air conditioning solutions. Deane is a familiar face in the refrigeration and air ... 
 3 Nov 2022

Toshiba latest sign up for HVACR Live

The latest big name to sign up to exhibit at 2023's HVAC and Refrigeration Live Show is Toshiba Air Conditioning, a global leader in high-efficiency, high-performance air conditioning for commercial buildings and homes.... 
Ken Logan.
 3 Nov 2022

Refrigerants – a key part of the sustainability solution for net zero

Since the Montreal Protocol, the RACHP sector has had to find a series of alternative solutions first to ozone-depleting and more recently to higher GWP refrigerants. But there is still a lot of work to be done to address the large quantities of ... 
 3 Nov 2022

Sharing responsibility is only way to honour Grenfell victims 

The building services industry cannot claim to have learned from the Grenfell Tragedy unless every member of every supply chain takes full responsibility for their safety role. This was one of the key messages to emerge from the recent Building ... 
 2 Nov 2022

Starfrost appoints Jamie Buchanan as head of contracts

Starfrost has announced the appointment of Jamie Buchanan to the role of Head of Contracts within the senior management team. Mr Buchanan will lead the planning, management and delivery function of all engineering installations for Starfrost's ... 
David Boyle.
 2 Nov 2022

IOR double anniversary event celebrates the history of ammonia vapour compression refrigeration

Two top cooling experts will present research on the history of ammonia vapour compression at a webinar hosted by the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) to commemorate its 123rd year.... 
 28 Oct 2022

JS Wright secures £17m deal for docklands development

Building services specialist J S Wright has won a circa £17 million contract for the latest phase of London Dock.... 
Eduardas Chodoverdianas.
 27 Oct 2022

Cooltech rebrands to Ecoserv Technical Services

Cooltech Environmental Engineering has been renamed as Ecoserv Technical Services and has made a number of senior management appointments following the acquisition of the company by Ecoserv Group last year.... 
 27 Oct 2022

Miller honoured with BESA’s top accolade 

Former President John Miller has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 27 Oct 2022

Learn about the contribution of ammonia pioneers

Travel back in time and find out more about the early pioneers of ammonia refrigeration at the IOR’s historical TechTalk which will be held online on 3 November.... 
 25 Oct 2022

Heavy-duty anti-static floor mat from First Mats

When working with sensitive electrical equipment, it’s essential to reduce the chances of it being critically damaged by a sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD). A great way to do this is with an Anti-Static Floor Mat, and a new model is now ... 
 25 Oct 2022

Flint exits Coolair Equipment

Nationwide air-conditioning specialists Coolair Equipment has announced the departure of Deane Flint, the company’s former commercial director.... 
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