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 21 Jul 2021

The Great Northern Distillery upgrades cooling system

ICS Cool Energy, an international market leader specialising in complete temperature control solutions for manufacturing process and facilities applications, delivered efficiency and sustainability focused enhancements to the cooling systems at the ... 
 21 Jul 2021

A-Gas Italia launched

A-Gas, a leader in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services, has launched A-Gas Italia. This follows completion of the company’s purchase of the Safety Hi-Tech reclamation business in Italy. Based in ... 
 20 Jul 2021

Hygienic freezing system boosts seafood production in Norway

Starfrost has installed a state-of-the-art freezing system for Nordic seafood processor, Båtsfjordbruket, enabling the firm to increase production capacity by 35% while enhancing hygiene processes.... 
 20 Jul 2021

New look for contactless SKILLcard

One of the building services industry’s largest personnel registration schemes has revamped the cards operatives must carry to gain access to sites.... 
Ann Watson.
 20 Jul 2021

Driver shortage set to disrupt supply chain

The supply chain to the UK’s leading manufacturers is teetering on the edge of collapse this summer and needs urgent Government intervention – Enginuity has warned. A ‘perfect storm’ brought about by a Brexit exodus of European drivers, Covid ... 
 20 Jul 2021

ECAC joins REAL Alternatives

ECAC, a refrigeration, HVAC and F-Gas training and certification provider has joined REAL Alternatives, the international programme for low GWP alternatives technician training, as National Lead on REAL Alternatives training for Ireland.... 
 19 Jul 2021

Cold stores warning as government plots new energy rules for industrial buildings

The Cold Chain Federation has urged government to ensure that any plans to set new ‘energy performance standards’ for industrial buildings must reflect the unique role of cold storage facilities and energy challenges involved in keeping products ... 
Christian Wehrle.
 19 Jul 2021

Christian Wehrle appointed CEO of Bitzer

Bitzer SE has appointed Christian Wehrle, long-standing member of the executive board and chief operations officer, as chairman of the executive board with immediate effect. At the same time Rainer Große-Kracht, member of the executive board and ... 
 19 Jul 2021

ProSolv5408e cleaning solvent for flushing refrigeration pipeline systems

Concerns connected with the challenging environmental profile of traditional refrigerant gases have led to changes in legislation which are a driving factor in phase-outs and bans on the use of some gases to remove the older materials typically with ... 
 19 Jul 2021

GSHP village format to ‘heat the streets'

A ground-breaking scheme delivering subsidised ground source heat pumps to 500 homes in Cornwall is being described as a blueprint for decarbonising domestic heating.... 
 19 Jul 2021

Covid fallout could lead to a harsh winter for construction

The lifting of Covid restrictions has been greeted with much excitement, with the buzz of freedom and foreign holidays filling the headlines for the past few weeks. Yet construction experts claim Covid continues to cast a dark shadow on their ... 
 15 Jul 2021

LU-VE group: 500 unit coolers delivered in China for the expansion of the port of Nansha

LU-VE Group, the Varese-based company listed on the MTA and the third largest operator in the world in the heat exchangers sector, announces that it has completed the delivery of 500 unit coolers for the expansion of the Nansha International ... 
 9 Jul 2021

BESA urges firms to ‘play fair’ on payment

It is more important than ever that companies treat their supply chain partners fairly, especially when it comes to payment, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
10 tonnes of HFC-404A seized by Dutch customs in September 2020 (c) Netherlands Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT).
 9 Jul 2021

Illegal refrigerant trade flourishes in Europe

With the world heading for a temperature rise above 3°C this century, far beyond the universally recognised Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C, Europe’s ambitions to fight climate change are under threat by increasing trade in illegal ... 
 8 Jul 2021

Two changes in senior FETA positions

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has announced two changes in its senior officer roles. Paul White has been appointed FETA chairman, replacing Mark Woods who has stepped down after two years in the role. Mark Woods has also ... 
 8 Jul 2021

J & E Hall Cellar Plus units solve brewery cooling problem

J&E Hall's new Cellar Plus units are the toast of a rural Kent brewery after providing the ideal solution to a cooling problem.... 
L-r: Nick Spargo, Michel Marsal and Phil Atkins.
 8 Jul 2021

Aermec’s six of the best

Aermec has bolstered its sales team with six strategic appointments to meet increasing workloads and continued business growth.... 
 8 Jul 2021

LG ‘HVAC Virtual Experience’ showcases company’s latest solutions

LG Electronics is launching the LG HVAC Virtual Experience - a new, interactive online showroom that gives visitors the opportunity to browse and learn all about its extensive portfolio of HVAC solutions. Helping customers to make better decisions ... 
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