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 18 Mar 2024

SIRACH network briefing: implementing low carbon heat

On 16 April 2024, the SIRACH network is hosting a half-day briefing at London’s iconic Shard to share the findings of the Lot-Net project. A UKRI-funded programme, LoT-NET investigates how waste heat streams from industrial or other sources feeding ... 
 18 Mar 2024

Institute of Refrigeration recognises new Fellows   

The Institute of Refrigeration has revealed eleven members who are being appointed as Fellows of the Institute in recognition of their technical expertise, leadership and contribution to improving the standing of the RACHP industry.... 
 18 Mar 2024

Qvantum names Philip Ord as new UK CEO

Philip Ord, with extensive commercial experience in the heating and cooling industry, has been appointed CEO for Qvantum's UK operations.... 
 18 Mar 2024

Toshiba Carrier partners with new distributor in Ireland

Toshiba Carrier UK has appointed Viridus Energy as its new distributor in Ireland for its full range of Toshiba air conditioning products.... 
 7 Mar 2024

Next HRS TBB to take place on 20 March 2024

The next HRS Technical Breakfast Briefing (TBB) will be taking place on 20 March 2024 at Highbury College, Portsmouth.... 
 1 Mar 2024

Stacey Lucas announced as new president of BCIA

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced Stacey Lucas, commercial and marketing director at Sontay, as its new president. Lucas takes over from Graeme Rees who has held the role for the past two years, with Jen Vickers ... 
 1 Mar 2024

Oxley joins Conex Bänninger sales team

Conex Bänninger, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fittings, valves and accessories, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Oxley as its new regional technical sales manager for London and the East.... 
 1 Mar 2024

BESA backs ‘Olympic class’ skills challenge

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has been selected as an organising partner of the WorldSkills UK competition that celebrates emerging and existing technical skills.... 
 1 Mar 2024

The IOR celebrates achievements at its 123rd Annual Dinner

The IOR Annual Dinner, which took place in London on 22 February, provided the backdrop for rewarding exceptional individual achievement in advancing the RACHP industry as well as honouring businesses’ commitment to sustainability with the brand new ... 
 1 Mar 2024

Heat Pump Association calls for policy certainty as heat pump sales decline

Recent data released by the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) on heat pump sales in 14 European countries shows an overall fall of around 5% in 2023 compared to 2022 figures. This reverses the trend of previous years, where combined sales ... 
 21 Feb 2024

Cold Chain Federation launches manifesto to unlock industry’s potential

The Cold Chain Federation has today published the Cold Chain Manifesto ahead of this year’s General Election. Cold Chain: The Vital Link to Turbocharging UK Growth & Security sets out the actions the next Government should take to help unlock ... 
 21 Feb 2024

Clivet partners with Logicool

Clivet has announced that it has added Logicool to its distributor line-up.... 
 21 Feb 2024

Oceanair acquired by builders' merchant MKM

MKM, a leading independent builders’ merchant makes a strategic move into the HVAC sector with the acquisition of Oceanair UK Ltd.... 
 20 Feb 2024

ACR News Awards finalists revealed

The judging for the ACR News Awards 2024 has now been concluded. The judges completed their deliberations today and shortlisted finalists include:... 
 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).... 
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