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 16 Feb 2024

Sir Tony Robinson to host ACR News Awards 2024

The ACR News Awards has revealed that the host for the 2024 Awards is to be Sir Tony Robinson who is known to countless Brits as Baldrick from 'Blackadder' and the charming and knowledgeable face of 'Time Team'.... 
Andrew Keegan, centre, with Andrew Robinson, right, and Exi-tite Ireland regional director Joe Nolan.
 16 Feb 2024

Exi-tite strengthen technical team

HVAC equipment supplier Exi-tite has strengthened its technical team with two key appointments. Bruno Orfao joins as group engineering manager, while Andrew Keegan has become technical applications manager for HVAC products at Ex-tite Ireland.... 
 16 Feb 2024

BPMA observes extension of CE Marking recognition

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has taken note of the recent announcement by Minister Hollinrake regarding the extension of CE marking recognition in the UK market. This significant development, following the Department of Business ... 
 12 Feb 2024

Every building should be treated as high risk, says BESA

Many contractors are still ignoring safety regulations despite repeated warnings that measures introduced by the Building Safety Act are already in place and affect every project, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 9 Feb 2024

Carrier's apprenticeship scheme helps bridge skills gap

During National Apprenticeship Week (5 to 11 February), Carrier has launched a new apprenticeship campaign. New investments include the appointment of an apprenticeship manager and the creation of the Bracknell Training Centre of Excellence.... 
 6 Feb 2024

Samsung Climate Solutions kicks off the New Year with new starters to the team for 2024

Samsung Climate Solutions continues to strengthen its sales team to support its customers’ growing businesses. The cooling team welcomes Ben Whittingham to enhance their service in meeting customers’ air conditioning needs. Meanwhile, Sunny Vashisht ... 
 6 Feb 2024

IOR recognised for long-standing membership of ASHRAE

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has been acknowledged for its longstanding affiliation with the ASHRAE Associate Society Alliance (AASA). IOR President Graeme Fox FInstR was delighted to be presented with a certificate commemorating the IOR's ... 
 6 Feb 2024

Climalife forges community partnership with Bristol City FC

Climalife in the UK has signed a three season deal to become Community Partners of Bristol City Football Club.... 
 6 Feb 2024

Finalists shortlisted for IOR’s first Beyond Refrigeration Award

The IOR has announced the finalists for its inaugural Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award. This award recognises outstanding achievements in reducing environmental emissions from cooling in the UK. The shortlisted projects are installed, ... 
 1 Feb 2024

BESA urges employers to ‘walk the walk’ on apprenticeships

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for building services employers to seize the opportunities created by this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) to reset their approach to recruitment and take advantage of the ... 
 30 Jan 2024

BESA ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by Clean Air Act rejection

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has criticised the government’s decision to reject calls for a new Clean Air Act.... 
 29 Jan 2024

Aermec opens new HQ and northern European hub

Aermec CEO, Alessandro Riello, and Vice President Raffaella Riello have cut the ribbon on the new purpose-built Southend headquarters for Aermec UK which will also be a hub for northern Europe.... 
 29 Jan 2024

Star supports North’s largest apprenticeship recruitment fair

Star Refrigeration will be exhibiting at the annual Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair, held at the First Direct Arena, Leeds on Monday 5 February 2024 from 1 pm – 7 pm.The event, which is organised by Leeds Council, as part of its Inclusive ... 
 29 Jan 2024

Thornhvac releases HVAC Service Engineer salary survey

A HVAC salary survey released by specialist recruitment firm Thornhvac looks at basic service engineer salaries across the UK in heating, ventilation and air conditioning over the past 12 months.... 
 24 Jan 2024

ASERCOM: Forging a sustainable future in ACR

ASERCOM, the Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers has shared its agenda for its convention on 2 February 2024, in Brussels... 
 23 Jan 2024

IOR highlights maintenance as solution to more energy efficient RACHP equipment

Lisa-Jayne Cook, IOR President Elect gave a presentation at IOR’s latest Cool Talk for Service Engineers and Technicians this month based on her experience as a design engineer.... 
 19 Jan 2024

GEA invests EUR 5.5 million at the Prenzlau site 

GEA is investing around EUR 5.5 million in the modernisation of production at the GEA AWP site in Prenzlau until 2026. By expanding its capacities, GEA is targeting further growth in the important market for heating and cooling technologies.... 
 17 Jan 2024

IOR launches online masterclasses

The IOR is launching a Masterclass series of webinar classes starting on 25 January 2024 to be held monthly. Primarily aimed at supplementing teaching in training centres for those entering the industry, the sessions will cover topics related to the ... 
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