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 2 Apr 2024

Jomard appointed CEO of Lennox EMEA

Lennox EMEA has appointed Thierry Jomard as its new chief executive officer as of April 2nd, 2024. With over two decades in the HVAC&R industry, Jomard succeeds Ricardo Freitas.... 
 28 Mar 2024

SWSWRS next Breakfast Briefing in April

The South West South Wales Refrigeration Society is holding its next Technical Breakfast Briefing on April 10, 2024.... 
 28 Mar 2024

Revision of IOR Guidance note on Safe Working on Cold Store Ceilings (GN38)

The IOR Guidance has recently been revised with the addition of an Annex 'Guidance on Inspection of Cold Store Ceilings' which provides advice for cold store owners and operators on a method statement for the inspection of their facility.... 
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 28 Mar 2024

Six of the best boost Fujitsu team

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has welcomed six new recruits, further strengthening the business across key areas including technical, training, operations and customer services.... 
 27 Mar 2024

BREng expands into larger HQ

BREng, the low-carbon HVAC specialist, has moved to new headquarters at 1 Parliament Street in Hull City centre.... 
 26 Mar 2024

HVAC & Refrigeration Live Returns to ExCeL London in 2025

HVAC & Refrigeration Live (HVACR Live) is back for 2025, scheduled for 9 and 10 April at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London. This biennial event serves as the UK's only dedicated national exhibition for the heating, ventilation, air ... 
 19 Mar 2024

Flynn Refrigeration appointed UK Authorised Bitzer Marine Service Partner

Bitzer has appointed Wirral-based contractor Flynn Refrigeration as its authorised Marine Service Partner for the UK.... 
 19 Mar 2024

BESA calls for swift resolution to planning turmoil

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the government’s decision to head off a potential collapse of the country’s planning system but warned that the ongoing uncertainty was undermining progress towards making buildings ... 
 18 Mar 2024

Star Refrigeration founder Dr Forbes Pearson dies peacefully at 92

Dr Forbes Pearson, who founded Star Refrigeration, died at Mearns View Care Home on the evening of Thursday 14 March, 2024. He was 92 years old. He is survived by his wife, Jean, daughters Muriel and Libby, and sons Stephen, Andy and Dave.... 
 18 Mar 2024

Mitsubishi Electric hosts annual customer conference focused on the future of business

On 6th March, Mitsubishi Electric hosted its new rebooted Partner conference and expo - PACE24. The event equipped Partners with information around net zero, and support to help their businesses to thrive in the future.... 
 18 Mar 2024

Cold Chain Climate Summit 2024: UK Can Lead World To -15degC

The UK can lead the world in moving smoothly and safely from a frozen food temperature set point of -18oC to -15oC, which will secure massive reductions in the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of the UK food supply chain, affirmed the ... 
 18 Mar 2024

Building engineers will save more lives than doctors

A leading respiratory illness expert has claimed that facilities management and building services engineering will have a greater influence on worldwide human health and wellbeing than the medical and social care professions.... 
 18 Mar 2024

SIRACH network briefing: implementing low carbon heat

On 16 April 2024, the SIRACH network is hosting a half-day briefing at London’s iconic Shard to share the findings of the Lot-Net project. A UKRI-funded programme, LoT-NET investigates how waste heat streams from industrial or other sources feeding ... 
 18 Mar 2024

Institute of Refrigeration recognises new Fellows   

The Institute of Refrigeration has revealed eleven members who are being appointed as Fellows of the Institute in recognition of their technical expertise, leadership and contribution to improving the standing of the RACHP industry.... 
 18 Mar 2024

Qvantum names Philip Ord as new UK CEO

Philip Ord, with extensive commercial experience in the heating and cooling industry, has been appointed CEO for Qvantum's UK operations.... 
 18 Mar 2024

Toshiba Carrier partners with new distributor in Ireland

Toshiba Carrier UK has appointed Viridus Energy as its new distributor in Ireland for its full range of Toshiba air conditioning products.... 
 7 Mar 2024

Next HRS TBB to take place on 20 March 2024

The next HRS Technical Breakfast Briefing (TBB) will be taking place on 20 March 2024 at Highbury College, Portsmouth.... 
 1 Mar 2024

Stacey Lucas announced as new president of BCIA

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced Stacey Lucas, commercial and marketing director at Sontay, as its new president. Lucas takes over from Graeme Rees who has held the role for the past two years, with Jen Vickers ... 
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