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Opening the new Danfoss Application Development Center in Nordborg, Denmark (L-R) Stefan Pietrek, Senior Director, Global Applications Innovation, Danfoss; Jurgen Fischer, President, Danfoss Climate Solutions; Ejnar Luckmann, Technical Manager, Danfoss Smart Store ADC Nordborg; and
Lars Mou Jessen, Director, Global Applications Development Centers, Danfoss.
 25 Aug 2023

Danfoss opens ‘smart store’ innovation centre

Danfoss has opened a new Application Development Centre at flagship energy-efficient 'smart store' supermarket near Danfoss’ headquarters in Nordborg, Denmark. This collaborative test environment will empower original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), ... 
 25 Aug 2023

BESA welcomes first British Standard for indoor air quality

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has praised the creation of the first British Standard for health and well-being in buildings.... 
 25 Aug 2023

 1066 and all that: Williams celebrates its longest serving staff

These days holding on to experienced staff can be quite an issue for companies. However, one King’s Lynn based refrigeration manufacturer seems to be very good at it. So much so that every year Williams celebrates its longest serving members of ... 
 25 Aug 2023

Dr Yosr Allouche appointed as next director general of the International Institute of Refrigeration

Dr Yosr Allouche will become the first woman to hold the role of director general of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR).... 
 22 Aug 2023

Celebrating field-based engineers with the IOR RACHP EngTech Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Nominations are now open for the IOR RACHP EngTech Lifetime Achievement Award. This accolade is designed to recognise the contribution made by those who have spent a career as a service, installation or maintenance engineer working on any kind of ... 
 18 Aug 2023

BESA unveils expanded Industry Awards shortlist

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the shortlist for its expanded programme of National Awards.... 
 17 Aug 2023

Partner Focus: Happy 20th birthday, Blended!

As 2023 unfolds, we take a moment to recognise that Blended, experts in speciality chemicals and gases, is turning 20, writes commercial director, Simon Barker.... 
 17 Aug 2023

FETA’s Wendy Belfield appointed as member of Industry Competence Committee

Wendy Belfield has been appointed on to the Industry Competence Committee (ICC), which has been set up by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to monitor and help to improve industry competence. Belfield is a member of the recently established ... 
 16 Aug 2023

Panasonic increases UK capacity of heating and cooling stock

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has expanded its stock storage and handling capabilities with the addition of a new warehouse. With over 80,000 sqft the new space, located in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, secures Panasonic’s logistical ... 
 15 Aug 2023

LG launches Multi V i with cutting-edge AI engine

LG Electronics (LG) has launched the new Multi V i, a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) solution equipped with the company’s AI engine, in key global markets starting in Europe. Suitable for mid- to high-rise buildings, such as offices, schools, ... 
 15 Aug 2023

Henchman launches new Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder PRO range to help professionals get the job done, safely

Professional gardeners, landscapers and arborists alike can take their jobs to new heights with the launch of Henchman’s strongest and most versatile tripod ladders yet.... 
 15 Aug 2023

AEMT moves to support equality, diversity and inclusion across its sector

With support from its members, the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has launched a committee which aims to drive, support and promote equality, diversity and inclusion within the electromechanical sector.... 
 15 Aug 2023

Cool Designs’ apprentices acquit themselves with distinction in National Qualifications

Apprentices at air conditioning distributor Cool Designs have achieved notable success in this year's exams for national industry qualifications.... 
 15 Aug 2023

Aermec appoints Andrew Hawes as GM

Industry stalwart Andy Hawes has joined Aermec as general manager, technical services as part of the company’s further expansion and vision to make Aermec UK a Centre of Excellence within the HVAC industry... 
 15 Aug 2023

Air conditioning is a must for hybrid workers returning to the office

Samsung Climate Solutions has revealed the results of bespoke research which finds that although almost two-thirds (64%) of workers in the UK with hybrid working patterns are planning to spend more time in the office in 2023 than in 2022, 66% would ... 
 14 Aug 2023

BESA Conference - book now!

Taking place at the Novotel London West on the 12 October, the conference will centre around three primary themes: addressing business challenges and finding solutions, engaging in technical sessions with actionable insights, and empowering aspiring ... 
L-r: Adrian Catchpole, current CIBSE president; Dame Judith Hackitt; Dr Hywel Davies, CIBSE Technical Director; Kevin Mitchell, CIBSE past president; and Ruth Carter, CIBSE CEO.
 8 Aug 2023

New CIBSE Fellowships recognise Building Safety Act

Two of the key individuals behind the Building Safety Act, Dame Judith Hackitt and Dr Hywel Davies, were awarded Honorary Fellowships to CIBSE in recognition of their lifetime contribution to the construction and building industries.... 
 8 Aug 2023

BCIA releases new technical guide addressing embodied carbon

The BCIA’s Technical Working Group has produced a new Technical Guide to add to its online portfolio of Guides available to download.... 
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