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 24 Apr 2026

Heat recovery takes centre stage in new IOR brief

The Institute of Refrigeration’s Environmental Committee has published the first in a new series of Technology Briefs on emissions-reducing technologies, beginning with a guide to heat recovery.... 
 22 Apr 2026

IIR launches new visual identity and updated membership framework

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has unveiled a new visual identity and a revised membership structure, aiming to put scientific knowledge and its real-world impact at the centre of its work.... 
 21 Apr 2026

Carrier Solutions UK raises the game at customer event

Carrier Solutions UK brought customers together for an exclusive VIP experience at St George’s Park, uniting three of its flagship brands, Carrier, Toshiba and Viessmann, under the theme’ Power Play as One Team: Raising the Game Together’.... 
 20 Apr 2026

FETA looks ahead with confidence

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) welcomed more than 600 guests to a sold-out Annual Lunch at The Brewery in London on 16 April, bringing together leaders from across the heating, ventilation, building controls, refrigeration ... 
 20 Apr 2026

IOR to host first in-person Talk & Tour in May

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) will hold its first in-person Talk & Tour event on 19 May 2026, hosted by Carter Thermal Industries in Birmingham. The half-day session will bring together people from across the RACHP sector to look at ... 
 20 Apr 2026

HPA UK calls for non-domestic policy clarity

The Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) has published new recommendations calling for stronger and more stable government policy to help expand heat pump use in commercial, public sector and industrial buildings.... 
 9 Apr 2026

Real Alternatives and SKILLSAFE EU partner to expand flammable refrigerant safety training

A new collaboration between the Real Alternatives project and SKILLSAFE EU aims to strengthen safety training for technicians working with flammable refrigerants, including R290 heat pump systems.... 
Storers marks 50th anniversary. Founder, Graham Storer, seated 3rd from left.
 7 Apr 2026

Storer marks 50 years in foodservice manufacturing

Storer Refrigeration & Catering will celebrate its 50th anniversary in May 2026, marking five decades of work in bespoke counters, serveries, bars and refrigeration for the foodservice sector.... 
 31 Mar 2026

REFCOM partners with Welplan to offer new employee protection packages

REFCOM has announced a new partnership with Welplan to provide exclusive employee benefit packages for its members. The initiative, launched as part of REFCOM’s 30th anniversary, is themed around the campaign message: 'Keep Your Cool, We’ve Got Your ... 
 31 Mar 2026

TF Solutions appoints Hancock as Sales Director

TF Solutions has named Ben Hancock as its new Sales Director to help the company grow and improve its customer service. Hancock joins the business with 18 years of experience in the building and cooling industry, having previously worked in ... 
 31 Mar 2026

Institute of Refrigeration Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting Technicians

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Engineering Technician Section. Established in 2001, the Section was created to recognise the vital role of hands-on engineers and to share practical knowledge across ... 
 27 Mar 2026

Airzone strengthens UK expansion with new markets role

Airzone has appointed Sophie Decorte as its New Markets UK & EU Business Development Coordinator, a newly created role designed to support the company’s expansion across key European territories.... 
 26 Mar 2026

Integral appoints Noon as Divisional Director

Integral Cooling Tech has named Mathew Noon as Divisional Director, taking responsibility for the specialist cooling and refrigeration business across the UK.... 
 25 Mar 2026

Government move to ban retentions a landmark moment

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has hailed the government’s decision to move ahead with a ban on retentions in construction contracts, calling it a landmark and long-awaited victory for specialist contractors across the UK.... 
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 25 Mar 2026

Vertiv to acquire ThermoKey

Vertiv has agreed to acquire ThermoKey, an Italy-based manufacturer of heat-rejection and heat-exchange technologies, in a move that would broaden Vertiv’s thermal management portfolio and increase its manufacturing capacity, particularly in EMEA. ... 
 25 Mar 2026

AC Wilgar acquired by The Perpetuity Project

AC Wilgar, the long-established heating, plumbing and air conditioning services provider, has been acquired by European perpetual holding company The Perpetuity Project.... 
L to R: Adrian Smith, Andy Moon, Tony Wall, Craig Lovett and Caroline Lovett.
 25 Mar 2026

P&M strengthens northern presence with HBCL acquisition

The P&M Group has expanded its footprint in the North of England with the acquisition of Bradford-based HBCL Coldstores, marking a significant step in the group’s long-term growth strategy.... 
 25 Mar 2026

IOR Northern announces 2026 events

The Institute of Refrigeration’s Northern Region has confirmed dates for two of its key member events in 2026, with the popular Golf Day scheduled for June and the Annual Dinner returning to Newcastle in September.... 
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