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 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 ... 
 20 Oct 2025

BESA celebrates record breaking awards night

More than 500 members and guests celebrated the record breaking 2025 Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Industry Awards on 16 October. Almost 150 companies and individuals were recognised across 26 award categories, representing a 44% ... 
 17 Oct 2025

ACR News Awards 2026 open for entries

The ACR News Awards 2026 has officially opened for entries, with businesses and individuals across the air conditioning, refrigeration, and heat pump sectors encouraged to submit their best products and projects, as well as nominate individuals who ... 
From the left Nuwan Chandrakumara, Commercial Director of Marstair, Mary Boullin, Head of Community Business at Plunkett UK, Terry Rogers, Manager of The Auctioneers Arms, a community-owned pub in Caverswall, Stoke-upon-Trent and Adam Campbell, Contractor Sales Engineer for Hawco.
 17 Oct 2025

Hawco and Marstair raise £1000 for community-owned pubs

Hawco and Marstair have raised £1000 for Plunkett UK, a charity that helps rural communities take ownership of local pubs, shops, and businesses. The funds were generated through a joint initiative donating £25 for every Marstair cellar cooling ... 
 16 Oct 2025

Clivet Club opens to merchants and wholesalers

Clivet Group UK has extended its Clivet Club loyalty programme to include merchants and wholesalers, offering 1% cashback on all Clivet product sales, thought to be a first-of-its-kind incentive in the HVAC sector.... 
 16 Oct 2025

UK heat pump sector to launch unified trade body in 2026

In a major step forward for the UK’s low-carbon heating industry, the Heat Pump Association (HPA), Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA), and Heat Pump Federation (HPF) have confirmed plans to merge into a single trade body: Heat Pump ... 
 13 Oct 2025

Carrier keeps Laser Tools with MB Motorsport hospitality cool during BTCC weekend heatwave

Carrier has delivered a high-performance temporary cooling solution for Laser Tools with MB Motorsport during Round Five of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Oulton Park.... 
 13 Oct 2025

FSW UK appoints Dinning as MD

FSW UK Group has appointed Steve Dinning as Managing Director of its UK operations, following a successful 15-year tenure with the company, most recently as Sales Director. The promotion takes immediate effect and marks a new chapter in the ... 
 13 Oct 2025

ACRIB SKILLcard goes digital with new mobile app

The ACRIB Refrigerant Handling SKILLcard is now available in digital format, offering cardholders instant access via a dedicated mobile app. Once approved, applicants can download their SKILLcard directly to the app, eliminating delays associated ... 
 13 Oct 2025

Aermec UK embraces Italian with in-house language workshops

Aermec UK employees are embracing the Italian language as part of a new initiative to strengthen ties with colleagues in Italy and enhance international client relationships. With around 83 million Italian speakers worldwide, and over 21 million ... 
 13 Oct 2025

IOR opens nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has opened nominations for its RACHP EngTech Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising long-standing dedication among field-based engineers in the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump sector.... 
 13 Oct 2025

IV Produkt expands Swedish HQ to meet rising UK demand

Air handling unit (AHU) specialist IV Produkt has completed a significant expansion of its headquarters in Växjö, Sweden, adding more than 5,000m² of new production space to support growing demand for its energy-efficient solutions in the UK.... 
 3 Oct 2025

Bitzer UK joins Lee Valley Lions as jersey sponsor

Bitzer UK has enetered a new sponsorship partnership with the Lee Valley Lions for the 2025/2026 National Ice Hockey League 2 South season. The partnership will see Bitzer’s logo prominently displayed on the front of the Lions’ home and away jerseys ... 
 3 Oct 2025

Clivet 'Ryder Cup' delivers drama at Celtic Manor

Just ahead of the official Ryder Cup, HVAC specialist Clivet staged its own spirited tournament at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales, home to championship-level golf and sweeping views.... 
 2 Oct 2025

Clivet presents ZEPHIR4: a new frontier in air renewal

Clivet has launched its new generation of its ZEPHIR4 air renewal and purification units, marking a significant advancement in energy-efficient ventilation for commercial and public buildings. Integrating full inverter technology and the eco-... 
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