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 1 Sep 2021

More is expected from cooling community, says WRD

Using new refrigeration processes and technologies, and improving the maintenance of existing systems are actions that governments and industry can take to fight global warming, according to World Refrigeration Day representatives who issued a ... 
 1 Sep 2021

Industry bodies unite to upskill workforce and build a low carbon future

An industry-wide initiative which includes RACHP is underway in order to upskill the UK’s existing workforce and help achieve the Government’s target of net zero carbon by 2050 (and respective devolved nations of 2050 for Wales and Northern Ireland ... 
 1 Sep 2021

New air cleaning guidance for reducing Covid-19 spread

Two new pieces of guidance on reducing Covid-19 transmission through ventilation and air cleaning technologies have been issued by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).... 
 31 Aug 2021

Deane Flint joins Coolair Equipment

Coolair Equipment has appointed Deane Flint to its board as commercial director. Mr Flint, who joins the one-stop air-conditioning specialists on Wednesday 1 September will be responsible for delivering and implementing a new nationwide sales ... 
 24 Aug 2021

SKILLcard celebrates 20th anniversary

Engineering Services SKILLcard is celebrating 20 years of helping workers gain access to construction sites and work safely and competently.... 
 23 Aug 2021

Aermec appoints business development manager

Aermec has further expanded its team by welcoming Robert Rhodes as a business development manager for the NW region.... 
 20 Aug 2021

 Williams Long-serving employees achieve over 250 years

King’s Lynn-based Williams Refrigeration has recognised their latest long-serving employees, celebrating a combined 270 years of service between them. This year saw 11 employees from the business reach significant milestones of 20, 30 and 40 years.... 
 20 Aug 2021

REFCOM Elite celebrates 25 years of aiming higher

The REFCOM Elite scheme is celebrating a quarter of a century of helping refrigeration and air conditioning companies demonstrate their business and technical credentials and promoting higher professional standards of refrigerant management.... 
Bryan Davies.
 17 Aug 2021

Davies takes on Beijer Ref Refrigerants

Beijer Ref has appointed Bryan Davies to managing director of its recently established refrigerant supply business Beijer Ref Refrigerants UK.... 
 17 Aug 2021

BESA Academy proving success of ‘blended model’

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) believes a highly successful first year for its online academy is proof that the industry is embracing the ‘blended learning’ model for technical training.... 
 17 Aug 2021

Güntner launches its new brand identity

Güntner has launched a new brand identity which will be updated across all markets over the coming weeks and will be reflected across everything from product to customer experience and employer branding.... 
 17 Aug 2021

ICS Cool Energy expands its Southampton HQ depot

ICS Cool Energy has expanded its Southampton headquarter depot to create 100,000 square feet of warehouse, office and yard space. The modernised depot will facilitate new stock storage and engineering spaces for ICS Cool Energy’s temperature control ... 
Dr Andreas J Schmid.
 17 Aug 2021

Secop appoints new Group CEO

The executive board of Secop GmbH has appointed Dr Andreas J Schmid as the new Group chief executive. Secop is a specialist in advanced hermetic compressor technologies and cooling solutions in commercial refrigeration. Headquartered in Flensburg, ... 
 17 Aug 2021

Engineering bodies reach out to a new generation

Actuate UK, a group of eight trade, technology and professional bodies representing engineering services professions, is spearheading a campaign to encourage more young people to take up the many job opportunities emerging in a sector that offers ... 
James Graham.
 4 Aug 2021

Electrifying challenge raises money for NHS

Bitzer UK's sales director James Graham completed a Total Warrior challenge with a difference in aid of NHS Hospitals in Leeds.... 
 4 Aug 2021

Drive for Net Zero to impact aircon market

The ventilation and air conditioning systems market has experienced a steady growth from 2016 – 2019, before a sharp decline in 2020, due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, according to research by AMA Research there is increasing ... 
Joe Raftery and Jose Leite.
 2 Aug 2021

Samsung strengthens UK heating team

Samsung Climate Solutions has added five new team members to the heating division, supporting the growing heat pump market.... 
 29 Jul 2021

BESA guidance opens door to air quality ‘safe havens’

The removal of most Covid restrictions in the UK has increased calls for clearer practical guidance and the setting of specific indoor air quality (IAQ) contaminant targets to support the health and wellbeing of building occupants.... 
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