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 8 Jul 2024

CIBSE and BESA agree strategic alliance

Two of the UK’s main building services engineering organisations have agreed to work more closely to ensure progress on several key initiatives including the push for net zero in the built environment and the delivery of the Building Safety Act.... 
 8 Jul 2024

SKILLcard gets connected with app launch

Engineering Services SKILLcard has launched a digital version of its traditional plastic cards allowing users to access all their technical and health & safety qualifications via a mobile phone app.... 
 26 Jun 2024

BESA addresses propane safety

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has highlighted to the industry the safety risks posed by increased use of flammable refrigerant gases in air conditioning and heat pump systems.... 
 20 Jun 2024

SBS opens in Nottingham

SBS Nottingham has officially opened its doors, servicing the Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln areas, all whilst supporting Smith Brothers’ other midlands-based branches.... 
 20 Jun 2024

Carrier’s climate and net zero targets validated by SBTi

?Carrier Global Corporation has released its greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, including a target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). A corporate ... 
 20 Jun 2024

LG establishes global R&D triangle to develop high-performance heat pumps

LG Electronics (LG) is set to establish a global R&D triangle connecting North America, Europe and Asia to lead the global heat pump market and secure next-generation heat pumps specifically designed for cold climate zones. The company aims to ... 
 20 Jun 2024

A-Gas signs SBTi commitment for GHG emissions reduction

A-Gas has signed up its Green House Gas (GHG) emission targets to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aims to provide a clearly defined path to reduce its emissions in line with the latest climate science to meet the goals of the ... 
 19 Jun 2024

Brumby is Williams’ new area sales manager

Oliver Brumby is joining Williams Refrigeration as area sales Manager, with responsibility for North West England.... 
 19 Jun 2024

Cold Chain Federation launches emerging leaders programme

The Cold Chain Federation has launched a Cold Chain Emerging Leaders Programme that supports developing skills and experiences crucial to the industry’s leaders today and in the future.... 
 19 Jun 2024

Airedale by Modine celebrates 50th Anniversary

Airedale by Modine celebrated turning 50 this weekend with a massive family fun day at their headquarters in Leeds. The day-time event saw the company welcome over 800 employees, friends and family to the site.... 
 18 Jun 2024

HPA releases 'key asks' for new Government ahead of General Election

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has unveiled a comprehensive list of Key Asks for the incoming government ahead of the early July General Election.... 
 14 Jun 2024

Coolth storage comes to the fore as national energy transformation gathers pace

There is growing interest in the potential of ‘coolth storage’, as industrial refrigeration users and building owners roll-out decarbonisation plans and seek to increase energy resilience.... 
 10 Jun 2024

Aqua backs UK manufacturing with new facility

Temperature control company Aqua Cooling is launching a second office in the North of England, which will include a new manufacturing facility.... 
 10 Jun 2024

WRefD 24: Temperature matters - absolutely

This year’s World Refrigeration Day (WRefD) is focusing on the theme ‘Temperature Matters.’ This theme underscores the profound impact of the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump industry on indoor environmental quality, extending beyond ... 
 7 Jun 2024

Star unveils pioneering research at IIR ICCC 2024

Leading engineers from Star Refrigeration will be presenting findings from their latest scientific papers at this year’s International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC) 2024, taking place from 9th -11th June at Waseda University ... 
 6 Jun 2024

Deane Flint joins Fujitsu as COO

Deane Flint has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as chief operating officer (COO). Ian Carroll moves to become deputy chief executive officer and retains overall responsibility for UK operations.... 
 31 May 2024

Energy Recovery appoints CO2 refrigeration leader

Energy Recovery has appointed Ricardo Freitas as vice president and general manager of the company’s CO2 refrigeration business.... 
 30 May 2024

Next HRS TBB to take place 11 June 2024

The next HRS Technical Breakfast Briefing (TBB) will be taking place on 11 June 2024 at Highbury Northarbour Centre, City of Portsmouth College.... 
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