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 24 Oct 2025

Carrier Solutions UK opens upgraded training centre

Carrier Solutions UK has officially reopened its fully refurbished London Colney training centre. The upgraded facility offers hands-on experience with the latest Carrier, Toshiba, and Viessmann technologies, forming a key part of the company’s ... 
 22 Oct 2025

Frise calls for industry to drive out ‘disinterested third’ and prioritise competence

A third of professionals in construction and related disciplines are “not interested” in improving the industry and should be driven out, according to David Frise, Chief Executive of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Speaking at ... 
 22 Oct 2025

Beijer Ref to Unite UK and Ireland Wholesale Operations

Beijer Ref is to consolidate its UK and Ireland wholesale businesses under two unified brands: Beijer Ref UK and Beijer Ref Ire.... 
 21 Oct 2025

Lochinvar appoints Sims as Northern Heat Pump Specialist

Lochinvar has appointed Andy Sims as its new Northern Heat Pump Specialist. He brings nearly two decades of HVAC experience to the role, having started his career as a plumbing engineer before progressing into senior technical and sales positions ... 
 21 Oct 2025

Research exposes critical gap between building safety awareness and action

A new report from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) reveals a significant disconnect between industry awareness of the Building Safety Act and the practical steps being taken to comply with it.... 
 20 Oct 2025

BESA celebrates record breaking awards night

More than 500 members and guests celebrated the record breaking 2025 Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Industry Awards on 16 October. Almost 150 companies and individuals were recognised across 26 award categories, representing a 44% ... 
 17 Oct 2025

ACR News Awards 2026 open for entries

The ACR News Awards 2026 has officially opened for entries, with businesses and individuals across the air conditioning, refrigeration, and heat pump sectors encouraged to submit their best products and projects, as well as nominate individuals who ... 
From the left Nuwan Chandrakumara, Commercial Director of Marstair, Mary Boullin, Head of Community Business at Plunkett UK, Terry Rogers, Manager of The Auctioneers Arms, a community-owned pub in Caverswall, Stoke-upon-Trent and Adam Campbell, Contractor Sales Engineer for Hawco.
 17 Oct 2025

Hawco and Marstair raise £1000 for community-owned pubs

Hawco and Marstair have raised £1000 for Plunkett UK, a charity that helps rural communities take ownership of local pubs, shops, and businesses. The funds were generated through a joint initiative donating £25 for every Marstair cellar cooling ... 
 16 Oct 2025

UK heat pump sector to launch unified trade body in 2026

In a major step forward for the UK’s low-carbon heating industry, the Heat Pump Association (HPA), Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA), and Heat Pump Federation (HPF) have confirmed plans to merge into a single trade body: Heat Pump ... 
 13 Oct 2025

FSW UK appoints Dinning as MD

FSW UK Group has appointed Steve Dinning as Managing Director of its UK operations, following a successful 15-year tenure with the company, most recently as Sales Director. The promotion takes immediate effect and marks a new chapter in the ... 
 13 Oct 2025

ACRIB SKILLcard goes digital with new mobile app

The ACRIB Refrigerant Handling SKILLcard is now available in digital format, offering cardholders instant access via a dedicated mobile app. Once approved, applicants can download their SKILLcard directly to the app, eliminating delays associated ... 
 13 Oct 2025

Aermec UK embraces Italian with in-house language workshops

Aermec UK employees are embracing the Italian language as part of a new initiative to strengthen ties with colleagues in Italy and enhance international client relationships. With around 83 million Italian speakers worldwide, and over 21 million ... 
 13 Oct 2025

IOR opens nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has opened nominations for its RACHP EngTech Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising long-standing dedication among field-based engineers in the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump sector.... 
 13 Oct 2025

IV Produkt expands Swedish HQ to meet rising UK demand

Air handling unit (AHU) specialist IV Produkt has completed a significant expansion of its headquarters in Växjö, Sweden, adding more than 5,000m² of new production space to support growing demand for its energy-efficient solutions in the UK.... 
 3 Oct 2025

Bitzer UK joins Lee Valley Lions as jersey sponsor

Bitzer UK has enetered a new sponsorship partnership with the Lee Valley Lions for the 2025/2026 National Ice Hockey League 2 South season. The partnership will see Bitzer’s logo prominently displayed on the front of the Lions’ home and away jerseys ... 
 2 Oct 2025

Danfoss acquires Palladio Compressors

Danfoss finalised the strategic acquisition of Palladio Compressors on 1 October 2025, adding a new screw compressor range to its range.... 
 2 Oct 2025

Hayley Cattell steps up to MD at Beijer Ref

Beijer Ref UK and Ireland has announced the promotion of Hayley Cattell to Managing Director, marking a significant leadership transition within one of the region’s leading refrigeration and air conditioning distribution networks. Cattell succeeds ... 
 2 Oct 2025

BESA's Skills Legacy Scheme celebrates first Graduate

A national initiative launched by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) to address the chronic shortage of apprenticeship trainers and assessors has made a strong early impact, with its first graduate already qualified and several ... 
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