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 15 Dec 2023

Tecumseh appoints Ricardo Maciel as CEO

Tecumseh Products Company has appointed Ricardo Maciel as chief executive officer, effective 02 January. Currently serving as the president of Tecumseh Europe & Asia, Maciel brings a wealth of experience, a proven track record, and a deep ... 
 15 Dec 2023

Aermec employees celebrate long service

Two Aermec employees who have notched up over 35 years between them have been recognised for their service by Aermec.... 
 15 Dec 2023

Unico expands technical team with Paul Stevens

The Unico System, well known for its 3-in-1 heating, ventilation and cooling solution based in the Midlands, has appointed Paul Stevens as technical sales trainer and support engineer.... 
 6 Dec 2023

Phipps becomes A-Gas UK commercial director

John Phipps has been appointed as the new A-Gas commercial director for the UK.... 
 5 Dec 2023

Key measures could slash predicted 2050 emissions from cooling sector

Taking key measures to reduce the power consumption of cooling equipment could cut at least 60 per cent off predicted 2050 sectoral emissions, provide universal access to life-saving cooling, take the pressure off energy grids and save trillions of ... 
 5 Dec 2023

Daikin Applied acquires Brooktherm Refrigeration

Daikin Applied Europe has acquired UK company Brooktherm Refrigeration. Brooktherm will be managed by Daikin Applied (UK) and will strengthen the service and maintenance capability across the UK to benefit all customers.... 
 1 Dec 2023

BESA backs ‘new and improved’ degree apprenticeships

Substantially revised degree apprenticeships for building services engineering will help employers plug critical skills gaps and launch more young people into rewarding careers, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 1 Dec 2023

Fujitsu and TF Solutions celebrate 10th anniversary

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK and wholesaler TF Solutions are celebrating a successful 10-year working partnership.... 
 29 Nov 2023

Bullen joins Clivet as sales manager

Chris Bullen has joined Clivet as sales manager for the residential team, coming most recently from Jaga UK, and before that Panasonic, and brings a wealth of experience to his Clivet role.... 
 28 Nov 2023

Cooling must be considered critical infrastructure, says new report. 

Experts from the University of Birmingham are calling for the global cooling and cold chain to be considered as critical infrastructure as the planet continues to heat. The report, The Hot Reality: Living in a +50°C World, comes as world leaders, ... 
 24 Nov 2023

BESA welcomes Chancellor’s support for apprenticeships

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed plans for a £50 million scheme to “stimulate apprenticeship training” in engineering announced by the Chancellor in his autumn statement.... 
 21 Nov 2023

HRS Technical Breakfast Briefing to take place on 5 December 2023

With the continuing success of the HRS Technical Breakfast Briefing (TBB), the next meeting will take place on Tuesday 5 December 2023 at the City of Portsmouth College.... 
 20 Nov 2023

New chief executive to lead Cold Chain Federation

The Cold Chain Federation is pleased to announce that Phil Pluck joined the federation on Monday 20 November 2023 as its new chief executive. The Cold Chain Federation is the membership body leading the UK’s temperature-controlled logistics industry.... 
 20 Nov 2023

Smith Brothers open three new locations

Smith Brothers has continued along its path of sustainable expansion with the addition of three new locations this year, taking its branch network to 20 branches across the UK.... 
 20 Nov 2023

Bitzer invests in the use of ORC systems with its acquisition of Czech company BPOWER

Bitzer has acquired Czech company BPOWER, which allows Bitzer to offer components and Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems for generating power from waste heat, making an important contribution to decarbonisation and also enabling system integration. ... 
 20 Nov 2023

Cold Chain Federation launches Energy Benchmarking for cold storage

The Cold Chain Federation has revealed new Energy Benchmarks for UK cold stores, along with a bespoke tool available to the Federation’s members, to help businesses compare the energy usage of their cold stores with similar facilities around the UK. ... 
 20 Nov 2023

CDL sponsors Contractor of the Year Award

In an exciting development for the upcoming ACR News Awards 2024, Cool Designs (CDL) has been revealed as the sponsor of the prestigious Contractor of the Year award.... 
 8 Nov 2023

Embraco launches rebrand

Embraco has rebranded to reflect its evolving strategyof a future built on integration and synchronisation of products, which combines efficiency and data intelligence, besides exploring the brand's full potential to be recognised as a complete ... 
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