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 18 Mar 2025

LH-plc welcomes Phil Philippou as national sales manager

Phil Philippou has been appointed National Sales Manager at HVAC distributor and engineering business LH-plc. His responsibilities include leading the company's sales team to target and grow its chiller maintenance portfolio and installation ... 
 18 Mar 2025

Jet Environmental appoints new technical manager for HVAC design

HVAC specialist Jet Environmental has appointed Chris Ludwig as its new technical manager. Bringing nearly 25 years of extensive experience in the HVAC industry, Ludwig will help further strengthen Jet Environmental’s expertise in innovative and ... 
 12 Mar 2025

BESA sets ambitious growth target for 2025 awards

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched its Industry Awards 2025 adding ten new categories and giving the programme a completely new look and feel.... 
 12 Mar 2025

Tefcold Group acquires Serrco

The Tefcold Group has acquired Serrco, a Dutch specialist in professional beverage cooling, including back bars and high-end keg coolers, to broaden the company's product range.... 
L-r: Jay Soni, Hayley Kent, Rob Broughton.
 12 Mar 2025

Three new recruits boost Fujitsu team

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has made three key appointments to further strengthen its team across a broad range of areas.... 
 12 Mar 2025

Atlas Copco launches free guide to industrial cooling technologies

Atlas Copco has launched a new guide, Industrial Cooling Technologies: A Guide to Evaporative and Adiabatic Systems, providing insights to those tasked with selecting the most up-to-date cooling system for their operations. The guide compares and ... 
 11 Mar 2025

Mentorship programme to strengthen cooling sector launched on IWD

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the International Network of Women in Cooling (INWIC) officially launched its Mentorship Programme, a new online service designed to connect women professionals in the cooling sector worldwide, ... 
 11 Mar 2025

HVAC+R at UK Construction Week – the must-attend event for heating and cooling professionals

UK Construction Week is expanding in 2025 with the launch of HVAC+R, the first-ever dedicated event for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Taking place from 7–9 May at London ExCeL, this new sector-specific platform brings ... 
 11 Mar 2025

Mike Bushell to host the ACR News Awards 2025

The host for the ACR News Awards 2025 will be renowned sports presenter for the BBC, Mike Bushell.... 
 11 Mar 2025

BESA Industry Awards is now open for entries

The BESA Industry Awards is back! Get ready to put your talent in the spotlight - these awards are now open for entries. This is BESA's flagship industry event, recognising outstanding achievements in the building engineering services sector.... 
 28 Feb 2025

Evans appointed UK sales and marketing director at Qvantum Energy Technology

Harriet Evans has been appointed UK Sales and Marketing Director at heat pump manufacturer Qvantum Energy Technology, after initially joining in a consultancy role. She previously served as Renewables Director at Baxi and in a consulting ... 
 28 Feb 2025

BESA appoints Kevin Morrissey as technical director 

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed HE Simm engineering managing Kevin Morrissey as its new technical director.... 
Ahmed Kovacevic.
 28 Feb 2025

The IOR recognises outstanding achievements at the 125th annual dinner

The IOR Annual Dinner, held in London on 27 February 2025, celebrated outstanding individual contributions to the advancement of the RACHP industry and recognised businesses for their dedication to sustainability with the Beyond Refrigeration ... 
 28 Feb 2025

ACR News 2025 finalists announced

The ACR News Awards 2025 finalists have been officially announced. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and innovations within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. They highlight the dedication and excellence of ... 
 27 Feb 2025

Midea completes acquisition of Arbonia Climate

The Midea Group has completed its takeover of Arbonia Climate. Together with Clivet, which Midea acquired in 2016, the group will form a new alliance in the European HVAC industry.... 
 21 Feb 2025

Qvantum partners with Service Box

Qvantum Energy Technology is partnering with aftersales solutions provider Service Box to offer a nationwide service and maintenance support network to its heat pump customers.... 
 21 Feb 2025

Hendra joins Haier

Haier has appointed Graham Hendra as the European heat pump development officer. Hendra, a well-known industry personality, author, and advocate for heat pump technology, will bring his expertise to Haier's European operations, where he will lead ... 
 19 Feb 2025

AFR appoints Olukoju as software design manager

AFR Refrigeration is pleased to announce that Samuel Olukoju has joined the company as the software design manager. Previously employed by Carel and Hubbard Products, he returns to refrigeration after spending time in the defence industry.... 
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