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 11 Jun 2026

New technical services engineer for PACAIR

PACAIR has expanded its Technical Services team with the appointment of Scott McWilliams, an experienced air conditioning engineer with more than 21 years in the sector.... 
 11 Jun 2026

Clivet turns up the heat at InstallerSHOW 2026 

Clivet UK is bringing energy, innovation and entertainment to InstallerSHOW 2026 — and visitors to Stand 5B44 at the NEC Birmingham (23–25 June) are in for an action-packed visit.... 
 11 Jun 2026

BESA launches third annual survey on Building Safety Act progress

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has opened its third annual survey examining how the Building Safety Act is influencing day-to-day practice across the building services sector.... 
 11 Jun 2026

Qvantum appoints Nilsson as Chairperson of the Board

Sweden-based energy-tech manufacturer Qvantum Industries has appointed industrial heavyweight Peter Nilsson as Chairperson of its Board of Directors, following the company’s Annual General Meeting on 8 June.... 
 10 Jun 2026

LFB Group acquires Hydronic

LFB Group has acquired French air handling specialist Hydronic as it looks to expand its HVAC and refrigeration capabilities across Europe and accelerate development of energy-efficient solutions.... 
 10 Jun 2026

Could building services help rescue the UK’s ‘lost generation’?

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) says the building services sector could play a pivotal role in tackling the UK’s growing youth unemployment crisis, following a government report warning that more than a million young people are ... 
 18 May 2026

Beyond the hype: safe, sustainable cooling systems

Dr Rob Lamb, Group Sales & Marketing Director of Star Refrigeration will outline new evidence on the performance of natural refrigerants at the 3rd Industrial Refrigeration Network Conference 2026, where he will deliver a technical session ... 
 18 May 2026

King’s Speech puts late payment crackdown at the centre of new Small Business Protection Bill

The government has placed late payment reform at the heart of its legislative agenda, using last week’s King’s Speech to introduce the Small Business Protection (Late Payment) Bill, a package ministers describe as the most significant overhaul of ... 
 15 May 2026

The small fluid choice

Choosing the right heat transfer fluid isn’t just an engineering detail; it’s a significant contribution towards cutting Scope 2 and 3 emissions in indirect refrigeration systems. Climalife’s Neil Roberts explains the role of Bio-PDO-based HTFs.... 
 13 May 2026

Star delivers major savings at DHL Wetherspoon distribution centre

Star Refrigeration helped J D Wetherspoon and DHL move forward on energy efficiency and sustainability by upgrading the frozen storage refrigeration system at their Daventry distribution centre. The installation of Star’s low-charge ammonia ... 
 13 May 2026

CIBSE unveils redeveloped HQ with £1.2m Manly Trust Skills Hub

CIBSE has officially opened its newly redeveloped London headquarters and confirmed a transformational £1.2 million donation from The Manly Trust to establish The Manly Trust Skills Hub at the heart of the building. The contribution is the largest ... 
 13 May 2026

Clivet strengthens service division with new hire

Clivet Group UK has expanded its service division with the appointment of Laith Al Baghdadi.... 
 13 May 2026

Starfrost launches next-gen hybrid tunnel freezer

Starfrost has launched its new Hybrid Tunnel Freezer, a next-generation solution for Individual Quick Freezing (IQF). This updated model combines new design, performance, and hygiene features while maintaining exceptional energy efficiency.... 
 13 May 2026

MHI solution makes comfort count for builders' merchant

High-efficiency air conditioning systems from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have transformed comfort levels for customers and staff at a relaunched builders’ merchant/DIY store and retail centre in Devon.... 
 8 May 2026

Too many still afraid to call out safety failings, says Apps

Too many people in safety-critical roles still feel unable to challenge poor client decisions despite post-Grenfell reforms, according to campaigning journalist and author Peter Apps.... 
 8 May 2026

adi Climate Systems appoints new Managing Director

Industrial HVAC specialist adi Climate Systems has appointed Mike Sweet as its new Managing Director as the business prepares for its next phase of growth.... 
 6 May 2026

Apx accelerates growth with trio of appointments

Apx Data Centre Solutions has expanded its European leadership team with three senior appointments, marking the next phase of its growth following the LFB Group’s data centre division rebrand to Apx. With six decades of engineering, HVAC, and ... 
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 6 May 2026

Hawco joins British Refrigeration Association

Hawco has become the newest corporate member of the British Refrigeration Association (BRA), strengthening its links with manufacturers, contractors and fellow distributors across the sector. The company will contribute to three BRA groups covering ... 
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