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 3 Sep 2020

A leap into the future with large scale R32 air conditioning

A former tram station in Bristol has become the first building in the UK to benefit from large scale R32 air conditioning.... 
 2 Sep 2020

Industry update – the hot topics webinar

Climalife (IDS Refrigeration Ltd) is pleased to announce the next webinar in their series. You are invited to join Climalife UK at 10-10.45am on Wednesday the 16th September, where managing director Allan Harper and technical director Peter Dinnage ... 
 21 Aug 2020

BESA Academy launches new era in online learning

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has opened its new online Academy delivering a comprehensive programme of training courses, assessments and CPD for individuals, employers and training providers in the building services sector.... 
 17 Aug 2020

Future-proof with redundancy – yet still cost-effective

Production standstill – a dreaded worst-case scenario across all industries, plastics processing included. Security of production was therefore one of the most important aspect when Woco Eisenacher Kunststofftechnik set up its new production site. ... 
 6 Aug 2020

Lu-Ve supplys CO2 system for Russia's biggest cold store

? LU-VE Group has supplied the machines for the refrigeration of the biggest food storage warehouse in Russia, cooled by CO2. The Italian multinational has been awarded the order for the design and installation of the CO2 cooling system by merchant ... 
 4 Aug 2020

Air con – perfect for the garden office

When Steve Martin – a public relations consultant working on his own and renting a serviced office in a nearby town - decided that he wanted to work from home, he built a purpose-designed small office in his garden – so he still had to go to work in ... 
 4 Aug 2020

Union Industries acts fast on supply of rapid roll freezer door

Union Industries, the UK’s leading manufacturer of high-speed industrial doors, has supplied and installed one of its innovative Eiger fast acting rapid roll freezer doors within three weeks of receiving the order.... 
 4 Aug 2020

Isentra helps Brakes reduce carbon emissions

CO2 refrigeration specialist Isentra has helped Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, reach a new milestone in its goal to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2025.... 
 4 Aug 2020

Covid magnified the skills gap, but sped up possible solutions

The Covid-19 crisis exacerbated the existing skills gap in the building services sector, but also created new opportunities and accelerated potential solutions, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 4 Aug 2020

Carrier offers new CPDs on chiller efficiency

Carrier is offering three new Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses focusing on chiller efficiency and compliance in relation to the latest European and UK regulations.... 
 28 May 2020

Revolutionising the future of heating and cooling – an IOR SIRACH event

The IOR’s SIRACH Network will be hosting an event on 9 June focusing on the recent advances of heating and cooling.... 
 28 May 2020

A-Gas Rapid Recovery’s key role at hospital

The cooling industry has provided key support for essential services during the Coronavirus pandemic. A-Gas Rapid Recovery completed what could have been a challenging job at a hospital maternity unit during the lockdown. This involved the removal ... 
 17 Mar 2020

Brexit: What next?

Steve Schofield, Director & CEO of the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association, offers a viewpoint on the key topic of regulatory alignment.... 
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 13 Mar 2020

New ‘best practice’ guidelines for cold and chill refrigeration facilities

New research by Dr Andy Pearson of Star Refrigeration reveals that the energy consumption of a modern, well-maintained temperature-controlled storage facility can now be less than 30% of the currently accepted UK’s ‘Best Practice’ Guidelines figures.... 
 9 Mar 2020

CIAT delivers turnkey chiller replacement at Pentland Brands HQ

CIAT UK has completed a full chiller replacement at the headquarters of Pentland Brands, which manages a portfolio of global sports, fashion and outdoor brands. CIAT is part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating ... 
 9 Mar 2020

Tom Aikens chooses Precision equipment for Muse

Situated in Belgravia London is Muse, Tom Aikens’ latest restaurant to open its doors. Muse has 25 covers, and provides an intimate dining experience in iconic surroundings. The food consists of 6 or 10 course taster menus, served with delicious ... 
 9 Mar 2020

UK’s indoor air is not coronavirus-ready

Oliver Zimmermann, chief executiveof Condair Group, comments on the lack of humidity control regulations for public places and the subsequent impact on possible coronavirus transmission and the nation’s health.... 
 6 Mar 2020

Can the ex-military help solve the skills crisis

The construction industry is made up of 2.3 million workers and contributes an estimated six per cent of the UK’s GDP. Despite this, the industry is facing some worrying concerns; The latest government figures show the number of people starting an ... 
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