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 6 Jan 2026

Kooltech launches KS1-BR41N heating and hot water control without a BMS

Kooltech has launched the KS1-BR41N, a new addition to its K-con bespoke solutions range. Also known as K-BRAIN, this self-contained control solution simplifies the operation of the Mitsubishi Electric CAHV-R air source heat pump for managing both ... 
 23 Dec 2025

Trane showcases sustainable data centre manufacturing

Trane opened its European manufacturing facility in Charmes, France, to more than 70 representatives from the region’s data centre sector during a three-day event focused on decarbonisation and operational resilience.... 
Greg Davies, Group CEO of Tendra Technical Services.
 22 Dec 2025

Tendra acquires The James Mercer Group

Tendra Technical Services has acquired The James Mercer Group, expanding its footprint in UK technical building services. Financial details were not disclosed.... 
 22 Dec 2025

Star study highlights data gaps in industrial heat use

A new survey from Star Refrigeration suggests that UK manufacturers could unlock substantial efficiency gains through heat pumps and heat recovery, but a lack of basic data on heat use continues to impede progress.... 
 17 Dec 2025

ACRIB responds to F-gas phase down consultation

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board (ACRIB) has issued a formal response to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) consultation on the proposed F-gas phase down, representing the views of its association and ... 
 17 Dec 2025

Copeland and Daikin expand joint venture to UK

Copeland and Daikin have expanded their joint venture into the UK and Europe. The cooperation will introduce inverter swing rotary compressors, power electronics and controls tailored for European residential heat pumps, a technology widely ... 
 16 Dec 2025

Bitzer UK appoints Scott Elmer as sales manager

Bitzer UK has appointed Scott Elmer as Sales Manager to support the growth of its condensing unit business. In this role, Elmer provides technical and commercial assistance to contractors, distributors, and end users regarding product selection and ... 
 12 Dec 2025

IOR creates Education Outreach Manager role

The Institute of Refrigeration has appointed Matt Harvey as Education Outreach Manager, a new role designed to support its education strategy and strengthen skills development across the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector.... 
 10 Dec 2025

Unico and Vaillant combine in domestic bungalow retrofit first

A large bungalow has undergone a new type of HVAC replacement that has combined UNICO’s 3-in-1 heating, ventilation and cooling system, with a Vaillant Air Source Heat Pump and its supporting controls. The two integrated systems achieved a standout ... 
 10 Dec 2025

NIBE partners with William Wilson

NIBE Energy Systems Limited has confirmed a new distribution partnership with William Wilson, one of Scotland’s leading plumbing, heating, and bathroom merchants. Beginning in January 2026, William Wilson will stock and distribute NIBE’s air source ... 
 10 Dec 2025

Conex Bänninger appoints Pieroni as Regional Technical Sales Manager

Conex Bänninger has strengthened its northern operations with the appointment of Antony Pieroni as Regional Technical Sales Manager (North). In this role, Pieroni will focus on driving growth and enhancing support across the north.... 
 5 Dec 2025

HPA marks 30 years with first conference

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) marked its 30th anniversary on 26 November with its inaugural conference, held at the British Library in London. The event brought together members, policymakers and industry leaders to reflect on three decades of ... 
 5 Dec 2025

CIBSE conference charts next steps

CIBSE’s recent conference, Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?, convened engineers, architects, innovators and policymakers at the Royal Society in London to examine the future of building performance.... 
 4 Dec 2025

Military engineer takes gold at WorldSkills UK

Isaac Jervis of the Army’s Corps of Royal Engineers has won the gold medal in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) final at the 2025 WorldSkills UK competition, held last week at Cardiff and Vale College.... 
 1 Dec 2025

Armstrong boosts UK operations in Droitwich

Armstrong Fluid Technology is expanding its UK operations with the addition of a new plant at the Potter Space industrial estate, complementing its existing Droitwich facility. The expansion provides additional factory and office space to meet ... 
 1 Dec 2025

Panasonic jet air stream reduces carbon emissions in surface preparation and coating company

?Eblast, part of eGroup, is a large surface preparation and coating specialist company located in Kintore, Scotland. eblast was seeking a more sustainable heating and cooling solution for one of its coating facilities and paint-drying warehouse, and ... 
Michael Brown, Lawton Tubes.
 1 Dec 2025

Leadership change at Lawton Tubes

Lawton Tubes has appointed Michael Brown as its new Board Chairman. Brown also joins the business as a Non-Executive Director, bringing more than 15 years of leadership experience from Dormole Group, which operates wholesale companies in the ... 
Managing Director Spencer Bell.
 26 Nov 2025

Renewables Warehouse opens with hands-on heat pump demos

Renewable Energy Warehouse (REW) has officially opened its new facility at the Savoy Works, Pershore Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, designed as a hub for decarbonisation technologies, installer training, and customer engagement.... 
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