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 10 Sep 2024

IOR STEM Ambassadors to receive new Lego refrigeration plant kits

IOR members who volunteer as STEM Ambassadors will soon have access to a new resource—a Lego refrigeration plant kit. This new approach to getting young people interested in refrigeration was created and funded by FJB and will be donated to IOR STEM ... 
 9 Sep 2024

Aggreko appoints Dunne as MD

Aggreko has strengthened its provision of energy transition solutions with the appointment of a new managing director for the UK and Ireland. Aiming to address specific-sector and regional challenges for customers, Alan Dunne has been appointed to ... 
 9 Sep 2024

BESA training aims to inspire future generations

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a training programme to help building services firms work more closely with schools and inspire future generations of building services engineers.... 
Luke Haile.
 6 Sep 2024

Haile to represent UK in 'Skills Olympics'

Hot on the heels of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, a young engineer from the UK is aiming to fly the flag at this month’s 'Skills Olympics' in France, with continued backing from Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK.... 
 5 Sep 2024

BREng rolls out apprenticeship programme

BREng, the low carbon cooling and heating specialist, is expanding its workforce in response to growing demand for its services nationally. The first apprentice to be appointed in the recruitment drive is Adam Sykes, a 17-year-old trainee, based at ... 
 2 Sep 2024

IOR Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award - recognising innovation in the journey to net zero

The Institute of Refrigeration is now inviting entries for the Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award. This annual award celebrates groundbreaking projects and innovations that significantly reduce environmental emissions from cooling systems in ... 
 30 Aug 2024

Carrier partners exclusively with Viridus Energy in Republic of Ireland

Carrier Solutions UK has made a significant shift in its business model for the Republic of Ireland. As of 01 September, 2024, Carrier will move to a wholly distribution model for its Toshiba HVAC solutions, Carrier VRF, and Vokèra heating product ... 
 30 Aug 2024

Fujitsu welcomes PACAIR as Applied Partner

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has formed a new partnership with PACAIR for its full range of applied products.... 
 30 Aug 2024

Lochinvar powers up heat pump team

Low carbon heating and hot water solutions manufacturer Lochinvar has expanded its specialist heat pump team to meet growing demand for its products and technical expertise. With the UK on track for a record year of heat pump installations, the ... 
 27 Aug 2024

 Williams says happy anniversary to its long-serving employees

Williams Refrigeration, the manufacturer based in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, honoured some of the company’s longest serving employees with awards and a celebratory lunch on 22 August. All ten of them have been with the company for at least two decades ... 
 23 Aug 2024

Next HRS TBB to take place 10 September 2024

The next HRS Technical Breakfast Briefing (TBB) will be taking place on 10 September 2024 at Highbury Northarbour Centre, City of Portsmouth College.... 
 20 Aug 2024

Steve Booton joins Organic Heat Exchangers

Cold thermal energy specialist Organic Heat Exchangers (O-Hx) has appointed Steve Booton as its Oceania representative, extending the global reach of the business and its patented energy storage solution, EnergiVault.... 
 19 Aug 2024

Heat pump training qualification numbers show sustained growth

The Heat Pump Association’s (HPA) newly published Q2 2024 heat pump qualification data demonstrates increasing levels of interest in heat pump training in the UK, with just over 2,400 individuals successfully completing a heat pump training ... 
 19 Aug 2024

BESA announces record awards shortlist

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched its Industry Awards shortlist for 2024 having received an all-time record high number of entries.... 
Simon Allan.
 14 Aug 2024

Hawco announces new CEO

Hawco has named Simon Allan as CEO and a member of the Hawco Executive board succeeding Martin Butler.... 
 Danielle Haskings.
 12 Aug 2024

Evidence-based accreditation for MCS

M&E contractor, MCS (Maintenance & Contracting Services) has just received accreditation from Mitsubishi Electric for its work to reduce carbon emissions across its business.... 
 12 Aug 2024

Carrier Solutions UK sponsors Sale Sharks Rugby Club

Carrier Solutions UK and Gallagher Premiership rugby club Sale Sharks have agreed a four-year deal. For the 2024/25 season Toshiba will be front of shirt. This agreement signifies an expansion of the existing partnership between Carrier and one of ... 
 7 Aug 2024

Building safety act is ‘just the start’

The Building Safety Act is already being used to bring about much wider reform of the construction and building engineering sectors, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
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