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 10 Nov 2025

K65 from Conex Bänninger for high-pressure refrigeration applications

Performance in high pressure refrigeration applications is vital and Conex Bänninger’s high strength copper alloy K65 fittings provide a safe, simple and economical solution up to 130 bar.... 
 10 Nov 2025

Jet delivers sustainable frost protection solution

Jet Environmental has successfully installed an innovative and sustainable frost protection solution at Prologis Park Hams Hall DC2, a new manufacturing and distribution hub centrally positioned in the West Midlands to serve the UK and international ... 
 6 Nov 2025

BESA guide cuts through principal contractor confusion

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has published new guidance to address widespread uncertainty surrounding the competence of principal contractors (PCs) under the Building Safety Act. The Guidance Framework for Principal ... 
 3 Nov 2025

Vectis: Refrigeration: Execution is everything

This November marks the 10th anniversary of Vectis Refrigeration. Founder Will Overton set out with a single van and a simple mission: to give the Isle of Wight reliable refrigeration and air conditioning without mainland dependence. A decade later, ... 
 3 Nov 2025

PACAIR strengthens North West Sales Team with appointment of Robert Moth

Palmer Air Conditioning (PACAIR) has appointed Robert Moth as Area Sales Manager for the North West.... 
 31 Oct 2025

Gill named IOR President-Elect for second term

Stephen Gill has been announced as the next President-Elect of the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) following a member election and formally took up the role at the IOR Annual General Meeting on 29 October 2025. He will serve alongside current ... 
 31 Oct 2025

Panasonic ECOi-W delivers sustainable cooling for East London Crown Court

A 200-year-old listed building that is home to an East London Crown Court, faced significant challenges with its outdated and inefficient air conditioning system that consisted of two large old chiller units and were looking for a more sustainable ... 
 31 Oct 2025

Beijer Ref to open third UK training academy in Glasgow

Beijer Ref UK will officially open its third training academy in Glasgow on Thursday, 6 November, expanding its national footprint to support engineers with accessible, high-level training. The new site joins existing academies in Wetherby and ... 
 31 Oct 2025

Electricity pricing reform could drive UK heat pump uptake

More than a third of UK homeowners would switch to heat pumps if electricity cost the same or less than gas, according to Mitsubishi Electric’s new report, Heat Pumps: Accelerating the Switch. The study highlights how current energy pricing ... 
 31 Oct 2025

IOR and ACES sign MOU to boost global cold chain training and collaboration

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) and the African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cold Chain (ACES) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen international collaboration in sustainable cooling. The agreement was ... 
 31 Oct 2025

HPA calls for training standards on flammable refrigerants

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has published a new Flammable Refrigerant Training Policy Statement recommending that all heat pump installers be trained in the safe handling of both F-Gas and non-F-Gas flammable refrigerants.... 
 24 Oct 2025

New industry organisation RACES launched

The UK’s refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) sector has a new representative body following the launch of the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers Society (RACES). The not-for-profit organisation was co-founded by ... 
 24 Oct 2025

Carrier Solutions UK opens upgraded training centre

Carrier Solutions UK has officially reopened its fully refurbished London Colney training centre. The upgraded facility offers hands-on experience with the latest Carrier, Toshiba, and Viessmann technologies, forming a key part of the company’s ... 
 22 Oct 2025

Frise calls for industry to drive out ‘disinterested third’ and prioritise competence

A third of professionals in construction and related disciplines are “not interested” in improving the industry and should be driven out, according to David Frise, Chief Executive of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Speaking at ... 
 22 Oct 2025

Beijer Ref to Unite UK and Ireland Wholesale Operations

Beijer Ref is to consolidate its UK and Ireland wholesale businesses under two unified brands: Beijer Ref UK and Beijer Ref Ire.... 
 21 Oct 2025

Lochinvar appoints Sims as Northern Heat Pump Specialist

Lochinvar has appointed Andy Sims as its new Northern Heat Pump Specialist. He brings nearly two decades of HVAC experience to the role, having started his career as a plumbing engineer before progressing into senior technical and sales positions ... 
 21 Oct 2025

Research exposes critical gap between building safety awareness and action

A new report from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) reveals a significant disconnect between industry awareness of the Building Safety Act and the practical steps being taken to comply with it.... 
 21 Oct 2025

Sanhua expands stainless steel range with GBV ball valves

Sanhua has launched the Ball Valve Series GBV, designed for commercial air conditioning, freezing, deep-freezing applications, and other refrigeration systems. The GBV series offers exceptional performance and reliability, making it an ideal choice ... 
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