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 24 Jul 2025

Heat Pump Association appoints new Vice Chair

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has announced that Chris Taylor-Hamlin, Senior Environment Research Manager at Daikin, will take over as Vice Chair in September 2025. A longstanding member of the HPA, Taylor-Hamlin brings experience in both the ... 
Paul Moseley.
 24 Jul 2025

Obituary: Paul Moseley, Technical Director at Coolers and Condensers

Coolers and Condensers has announced the passing of long-serving Technical Director Paul Moseley, a widely respected figure whose influence has shaped the business and broader industry since the early 1980s.... 
 23 Jul 2025

Clivet appoints new as Technical Pre-Sales Engineer

Clivet has named Babatunde Jadesola as Technical Pre-Sales Engineer, based in the company’s Reading office.... 
 23 Jul 2025

Daikin acquires Saltire for Scottish heat pump expansion

Daikin UK has acquired Glasgow-based Saltire Facilities Management, further developing its residential heat pump service network in Scotland. The move follows Daikin’s January 2024 acquisition of Robert Heath Heating, which operates in England and ... 
Kevin Vidal.
 23 Jul 2025

LH-plc appoints new Technical Service Manager

Kevin Vidal has joined LH-plc as technical service manager. A qualified air conditioning technician, he brings over 15 years of experience in HVAC operations, project delivery, and team management.... 
 23 Jul 2025

Entries now open for the IOR’s Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is inviting submissions for the 2025 Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award, which recognises UK-based projects that have demonstrably reduced emissions from cooling systems.... 
Will Pribyl and Ian Lemmon.
 21 Jul 2025

Green Point UK supports Beijer Ref training

Green Point UK, the service and remanufacturing division of Bitzer UK, has supplied two Bitzer reciprocating compressors to the Beijer Ref Academy in Wetherby, reinforcing its support for technician training and sustainable refrigeration practices.... 
 18 Jul 2025

Prado shortlisted for 2025 Top 100 Women in Construction

Astrid Prado, Head of Marketing at Star Refrigeration and long-time advocate for diversity in engineering, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025. Hosted by the Construction Industry ... 
 18 Jul 2025

Daikin UK launches climate education drive

Daikin UK has teamed up with climate education specialists Generation C and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to launch a climate education initiative in local schools. The programme aims to bridge the green skills gap and inspire the ... 
Rachel Davidson, BESA’s Director of Specialist Knowledge.
 18 Jul 2025

BESA launches building safety research

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched its second annual building safety survey, aimed at assessing how well the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) sector is adapting to the post-Grenfell regulatory landscape.... 
Marco_Nocivelli, Epta.
 18 Jul 2025

Epta acquires Hauser

Italian multinational Epta S.p.A. has signed a binding agreement to acquire Austrian refrigeration specialist Hauser GmbH. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, will see Hauser become part of the Epta Group, creating a combined entity with ... 
 15 Jul 2025

Marstair welcomes new commercial director

TEV Group has appointed Nuwan Chandrakumara as Marstair’s new Commercial Director – Refrigeration, following the departure of Chris Chisman earlier this year.... 
 14 Jul 2025

BESA Academy now an EAL Accredited Centre

BESA Academy has officially been recognised as an EAL accredited Centre, enhancing its position as a provider of high-quality training in the building engineering services sector.... 
 14 Jul 2025

Bitzer renews Alan Moor Award sponsorship at ACR News Awards 2025

Bitzer UK has confirmed its continued sponsorship of the Alan Moor Award at the ACR News Awards 2026, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to recognising excellence in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.... 
 14 Jul 2025

APP Plumbing and Heating joins Samsung’s UK distributor network

APP Plumbing and Heating has been appointed as an official distributor for Samsung Climate Solutions’ EHS product range, expanding the tech brand’s presence across the independent plumbing and heating merchant sector.... 
 11 Jul 2025

Technicians get mobile access with new IOR EngTech app

The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile technician’s app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.... 
 11 Jul 2025

Carrier hosts friends and family at BTCC Oulton Park

Carrier Commercial HVAC recently invited 80 employees, friends and family members to enjoy a memorable day at Oulton Park for round five of the 2025 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season. The day is part of Carrier’s ongoing partnership ... 
 11 Jul 2025

Aermec invests in future talent

Aermec UK is investing in the future with the appointment of the company’s first trainee in service, commissioning and warranties.... 
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