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 9 May 2025

First keynote speaker announced for Adaptation 2025

Expert in climate change adaptation Tim Fox will deliver a keynote talk at the IOR’s Adaptation 2025 conference detailing why cooling is now a “mission critical” service, essential to public health, food security, global commerce, and economic well-... 
 9 May 2025

Carrier Commercial relocates to Wimbledon

Carrier Commercial HVAC UK has officially relocated to a new office in Wimbledon. Located at 22 Worple Road in south-west London, the newly designed office spans over 3,800 square metres and features a Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic developed by ... 
 2 May 2025

Conex Bänninger launches rebrand to celebrate 115-year anniversary

Conex Bänninger has undergone a corporate rebrand to coincide with its 115th anniversary as a manufacturer of fittings and valves. The new-look image was unveiled at ISH in Frankfurt.... 
 1 May 2025

More refrigerant bans possible says government

The government could tighten up the rules that restrict the use of global warming refrigerant gases including speeding up phase out programmes and introducing new bans, according to a spokesman from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural ... 
 1 May 2025

Carrier welcomes customers to Paisley facility

Carrier recently welcomed customers to an exclusive Innovation Day at its Paisley facility. The event, attended by key industry professionals, provided an interactive experience showcasing the company’s expanding capabilities and commitment to ... 
 1 May 2025

TF Solutions expands network with first Welsh branch

TF Solutions, part of Travis Perkins plc, has opened its first branch in Wales, located in Cardiff. The new branch, located at Units 3A and 3B, Stuart Close, Penarth Road, CF11 8QF, officially opened its doors on 3 March 2025, and hosted a trade ... 
 1 May 2025

CIBSE and IBPSA-England joined forces on sustainable building design

The CIBSE IBPSA-England Technical Symposium 2025, which took place in London on 24 and 25 April, merged two industry events: CIBSE’s annual Technical Symposium and IBPSA-England’s biennial Building Simulation and Optimisation event. Themed Fit for ... 
 25 Apr 2025

Stefan Garmann takes on additional responsibility at Armacell

Stefan Garmann is to take over the management of the EMEA East region at Armacell. This is in addition to his current responsibilities as general manager EMEA North.... 
 22 Apr 2025

Carrier Solutions UK unveils Stockport training academy

Carrier Solutions UK has officially opened its training academy in Stockport. The academy will offer education and support for HVAC engineers across the UK.... 
 17 Apr 2025

Qvantum becomes Executive Member of HPA

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has welcomed Qvantum Energy Technology as its latest executive member. Stepping up to the top tier of membership at the HPA will give the heat pump manufacturer a clear voice in policy decisions and the industry's ... 
 16 Apr 2025

Armstrong Fluid Technology appoints sustainability manager

Armstrong Fluid Technology has appointed Sophie Pinnington as sustainability manager UK and EMEA. Pinnington has a Master's degree in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development from Manchester Metropolitan University and has worked in ... 
Image from left to right: Enrico Boscaro (TF-ITC Chairperson) and Mario Scattolin (TF-ITC cice-chairperson).
 16 Apr 2025

Eurovent Task Force ITC elects new Chair and Vice

The Eurovent Task Force ‘IT Cooling’ (TF-ITC) participants have elected the group’s first Chairperson, Enrico Boscaro and its first Vice-Chairperson, Mario Scattolin. They will both serve in their positions for a 2-year term.... 
 16 Apr 2025

Aermec appoints regional sales engineer

Aermec UK has appointed Barry Whyler as its newest regional sales engineer, with responsibility for the Midlands region.... 
 11 Apr 2025

ACR News Awards 2025 winners revealed

The ACR News Awards 2025 celebrated the excellence within the ACR industry at a lively awards evening on 10 April at the Grand Connaught rooms with BBC sports presenter Mike Bushell hosting.... 
 9 Apr 2025

TF Solutions appoints James Boswell as MD

TF Solutions has appointed James Boswell as managing director. He brings a wealth of industry experience and leadership expertise to the role, having spent nearly a decade within the Travis Perkins Group, including as operations director at TF ... 
 9 Apr 2025

Roberts highlights sustainability and collaboration at FETA lunch

Neil Roberts, chair of the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) and president of the British Refrigeration Association, recently addressed over 600 attendees at the 35th annual FETA lunch. In his speech, Roberts emphasised the ... 
 3 Apr 2025

CIBSE launches the 'Building for the Future' campaign

CIBSE has launched the 'Building for the Future’ campaign, a transformative initiative designed to build a lasting legacy for the building services engineering profession. Central to this vision is the recent opening of CIBSE’s new head office, ... 
 3 Apr 2025

Paul Eagle appointed as new chair of BESA technical committee

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed Paul Eagle, executive board technical director at BESA member company Dalkia UK, as the new chair of its technical committee. He succeeds Kevin Morrissey, who was recently appointed ... 
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