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 26 Jan 2026

New recruits boost Qvantum UK

Qvantum UK has expanded its team with four new appointments across marketing, consultancy and sales support.... 
 21 Jan 2026

Warm Homes Plan signals major step forward for heat pumps

The UK Government has unveiled a £15?billion Warm Homes Plan that places heat pumps at the centre of its strategy to cut bills, reduce fuel poverty and accelerate the shift to clean heat.... 
 21 Jan 2026

ACES gains official F-Gas registration as UK-recognised entity

ACES, the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain Systems in Kigali, Rwanda, has been formally added to the UK’s F-Gas Register, a significant step in aligning the centre’s operations with internationally recognised ... 
 20 Jan 2026

Lewington appointed Managing Director of Tefcold UK

Tefcold UK has named Tom Lewington as its new Managing Director, succeeding Torben Christensen, who will continue to support the business in his role as Group Chairman.... 
 20 Jan 2026

Diffusion names Matthew Cooper as sales director

Diffusion has appointed Matthew Cooper as its new Sales Director as the British manufacturer prepares for a further phase of expansion across the UK heating and cooling market.... 
 20 Jan 2026

Heat pump bodies complete merger to form HPA UK

Three of the UK’s key heat pump organisations have formally merged to create a single trade body, the Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK). The Heat Pump Association (HPA), Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) and Heat Pump Federation (HPF) have ... 
 16 Jan 2026

Bitzer UK appoints James Graham as Managing Director

Bitzer UK has announced the appointment of James Graham as its new Managing Director, effective 1 January 2026. He takes over from Kevin Glass, who retired at the end of December 2025 after a long and distinguished career with the company.... 
 16 Jan 2026

Daikin unveils new Manchester Training Academy

Daikin has officially opened its new Manchester Training Academy, unveiling a significantly expanded facility designed to accelerate the development of heat pump skills across the North of England and support the region’s transition to low-carbon ... 
 13 Jan 2026

New MD at Condair

Condair has appointed Steve Winslet as its new Managing Director, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience across the manufacturing and building products sectors. Winslet has previously driven growth at organisations including ... 
 23 Dec 2025

Trane showcases sustainable data centre manufacturing

Trane opened its European manufacturing facility in Charmes, France, to more than 70 representatives from the region’s data centre sector during a three-day event focused on decarbonisation and operational resilience.... 
Greg Davies, Group CEO of Tendra Technical Services.
 22 Dec 2025

Tendra acquires The James Mercer Group

Tendra Technical Services has acquired The James Mercer Group, expanding its footprint in UK technical building services. Financial details were not disclosed.... 
 22 Dec 2025

Star study highlights data gaps in industrial heat use

A new survey from Star Refrigeration suggests that UK manufacturers could unlock substantial efficiency gains through heat pumps and heat recovery, but a lack of basic data on heat use continues to impede progress.... 
 17 Dec 2025

ACRIB responds to F-gas phase down consultation

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board (ACRIB) has issued a formal response to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) consultation on the proposed F-gas phase down, representing the views of its association and ... 
 17 Dec 2025

Copeland and Daikin expand joint venture to UK

Copeland and Daikin have expanded their joint venture into the UK and Europe. The cooperation will introduce inverter swing rotary compressors, power electronics and controls tailored for European residential heat pumps, a technology widely ... 
 16 Dec 2025

Bitzer UK appoints Scott Elmer as sales manager

Bitzer UK has appointed Scott Elmer as Sales Manager to support the growth of its condensing unit business. In this role, Elmer provides technical and commercial assistance to contractors, distributors, and end users regarding product selection and ... 
 12 Dec 2025

IOR creates Education Outreach Manager role

The Institute of Refrigeration has appointed Matt Harvey as Education Outreach Manager, a new role designed to support its education strategy and strengthen skills development across the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector.... 
 10 Dec 2025

NIBE partners with William Wilson

NIBE Energy Systems Limited has confirmed a new distribution partnership with William Wilson, one of Scotland’s leading plumbing, heating, and bathroom merchants. Beginning in January 2026, William Wilson will stock and distribute NIBE’s air source ... 
 10 Dec 2025

Conex Bänninger appoints Pieroni as Regional Technical Sales Manager

Conex Bänninger has strengthened its northern operations with the appointment of Antony Pieroni as Regional Technical Sales Manager (North). In this role, Pieroni will focus on driving growth and enhancing support across the north.... 
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