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 11 Jan 2023

ASERCOM: Achieving the decarbonisation target

According to ASERCOM (the Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers), European bodies and institutions are on the last mile in the discussion on how to improve the new F-Gas regulation. Given the large contribution the HVACR ... 
 6 Jan 2023

‘Bittersweet’ honour for air quality champion 

Air quality and child health campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has been made a CBE for services to public health in the King’s New Year Honours.... 
 3 Jan 2023

Ormandy completes double acquisition 

Bradford-based Ormandy Rycroft Engineering (Ormandy) has completed the acquisition of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) solutions provider HRS Hevac Ltd (Hevac) and plates and gaskets supplier HeatExchangerSpares.com (HES) from ... 
 21 Dec 2022

Star Technical Solutions work with industry partners in new initiative exploring decarbonisation in the refrigeration sector

Industrial refrigeration consultants, Star Technical Solutions, will work in partnership with the TICR consortium to help industry achieve net zero targets.... 
 21 Dec 2022

IOR teams up with STEMAZING

The IOR has recently joined forces with STEMAZING, an initiative dedicated to promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and championing diversity and inclusion.... 
 21 Dec 2022

Swegon signs agreement to acquire British air handling manufacturer Dalair

Swegon further strengthens its position in UK&I through the acquisition of Dalair, the family-owned manufacturer of bespoke air handling units (AHU) based in Wednesbury just outside Birmingham. Dalair is one of the AHU market leaders in the UK, ... 
 14 Dec 2022

UKCA Mark - Engineering Services body calls for joint industry and government transition plan

Actuate UK, the voice of the engineering services sector, welcomes the extension to the UKCA Mark transition - now confirmed for all construction products till 30 June 2025. Actuate UK urges Government now to work with industry and agree a joined-up ... 
 2 Dec 2022

Wozair Group acquires North Sea Ventilation and Air Conditioning Ltd

Wozair Energy Holdings, one of the largest global manufacturers of HVAC equipment in the energy and marine industries, announced that it has recently completed its acquisition of North Sea Ventilation and Air Conditioning Limited (NSV & AC).... 
 2 Dec 2022

Honeywell increases production of Solstice ze

Honeywell today has doubled production capacity of Honeywell Solstice ze (HFO-1234ze) at its Baton Rouge facility in the United States. Solstice ze is used in foam insulation, as an aerosol propellant, and in refrigeration and air conditioning ... 
 2 Dec 2022

Low carbon heating set to reach tipping point

New research by Samsung reveals that events on the world stage and greater knowledge about low carbon heating solutions means 70% of heating industry professionals think heat pumps could become commonplace in British homes as early as 2025 to 2030.... 
Dr Ina Colombo-Youla, president-elect.
 1 Dec 2022

International Network for Women in Cooling appoints first president

Formed this year, the International Network for Women in Cooling (INWIC) has appointed its first president and president-elect. Colleen Keyworth was voted in by the board as president to serve as of 1 January 2023 with Dr. Ina Colombo-Youla as ... 
Marshal Packer.
 1 Dec 2022

Apprentices key for Aermec’s future growth

With increasing demand for service and maintenance engineers, Aermec has welcomed a new apprentice to the company. Marshal Packer has joined the service division where he will work alongside experienced engineers whilst studying to gain a recognised ... 
 24 Nov 2022

Star Refrigeration sponsors IOR low carbon conference

Senior engineering experts from Star Refrigeration will discuss how end users of cooling equipment can boost energy efficiency and play a major role in achieving a sustainable low carbon future.... 
 21 Nov 2022

Climalife UK Technical Event 2022

On 3 November 2022, Climalife welcomed guests to its first face-to-face Technical Event since 2019.... 
 17 Nov 2022

Chemours and Honeywell join forces to enable reclamation and recycling of refrigerants

The Chemours Company and Honeywell have launched a pilot program to enable qualified companies to recycle and reclaim R-448A - also known as Honeywell Solstice N40, R-449A, and Opteon XP40 - patented HFO refrigerant blends in the European Union and ... 
 10 Nov 2022

Nidec celebrates Marino Bassi's 50 years of contribution to the refrigeration industry

In 2022, Marino Bassi, key account senior advisor at Nidec Global Appliance, completes 50 years of career as an influential and respected professional of the refrigeration industry in Europe. As a member of the Embraco team since 1994, which is now ... 
Sam Gills.
 9 Nov 2022

Star Refrigeration backs new campaign to encourage more young people to consider technical careers

Star’s cooling and heating technicians take part in the Gatsby Foundation’s campaign, ‘Technicians: We Make the Difference’, to help raise awareness of technician careers and the various routes into them.... 
 9 Nov 2022

Trane Technologies acquires AL-KO Air Technology

Trane Technologies has acquired AL-KO Air Technology, a division of AL-KO SE, based in Jettingen-Scheppach, Germany, effective November 1, 2022.... 
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