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 8 May 2026

Too many still afraid to call out safety failings, says Apps

Too many people in safety-critical roles still feel unable to challenge poor client decisions despite post-Grenfell reforms, according to campaigning journalist and author Peter Apps.... 
 8 May 2026

adi Climate Systems appoints new Managing Director

Industrial HVAC specialist adi Climate Systems has appointed Mike Sweet as its new Managing Director as the business prepares for its next phase of growth.... 
 26 Mar 2026

Integral appoints Noon as Divisional Director

Integral Cooling Tech has named Mathew Noon as Divisional Director, taking responsibility for the specialist cooling and refrigeration business across the UK.... 
 25 Mar 2026

Government move to ban retentions a landmark moment

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has hailed the government’s decision to move ahead with a ban on retentions in construction contracts, calling it a landmark and long-awaited victory for specialist contractors across the UK.... 
Giordano Albertazzi.
 25 Mar 2026

Vertiv to acquire ThermoKey

Vertiv has agreed to acquire ThermoKey, an Italy-based manufacturer of heat-rejection and heat-exchange technologies, in a move that would broaden Vertiv’s thermal management portfolio and increase its manufacturing capacity, particularly in EMEA. ... 
 25 Mar 2026

AC Wilgar acquired by The Perpetuity Project

AC Wilgar, the long-established heating, plumbing and air conditioning services provider, has been acquired by European perpetual holding company The Perpetuity Project.... 
L to R: Adrian Smith, Andy Moon, Tony Wall, Craig Lovett and Caroline Lovett.
 25 Mar 2026

P&M strengthens northern presence with HBCL acquisition

The P&M Group has expanded its footprint in the North of England with the acquisition of Bradford-based HBCL Coldstores, marking a significant step in the group’s long-term growth strategy.... 
 25 Mar 2026

IOR Northern announces 2026 events

The Institute of Refrigeration’s Northern Region has confirmed dates for two of its key member events in 2026, with the popular Golf Day scheduled for June and the Annual Dinner returning to Newcastle in September.... 
 23 Mar 2026

ACR News Awards 2026 winners

The HVACR industry came together on 19 March at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London to celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership at the ACR News Awards 2026. Held in front of a packed audience of manufacturers, contractors, distributors and ... 
 18 Mar 2026

BSRIA reports resilient growth in European HVAC field devices

BSRIA has reported continued resilience in Europe’s HVAC field devices market, with regulatory pressure, digitalisation and the push for higher performing buildings driving growth despite subdued construction activity.... 
 10 Mar 2026

Karlsson appointed CEO of Swegon

Swegon Group has confirmed the appointment of Eva Karlsson as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2026. Karlsson has served as interim CEO since 01 February 2026.... 
 6 Mar 2026

WorldSkills 2026 set to play bigger role amid recruitment crisis

This year’s WorldSkills competition is expected to take on greater importance as the UK faces a deepening shortage of young people entering work, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 3 Mar 2026

IOR names Co-Chairs for new Industry Skills Alliance

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has appointed Andrew Bowden and Mark Harris as co-Chairs of its new Industry Skills Alliance, and confirmed that the group’s first meeting will take place on 28 April 2026 at Bitzer UK in Milton Keynes. The event ... 
 2 Mar 2026

Condair appoints Daiyoub as ASM

Condair has appointed Majed Daiyoub as Area Sales Manager for the north of England and North Wales. He brings experience from roles at Carrier HVAC and Air Handlers Northern.... 
Andy Munson and Trevor Girvan.
 27 Feb 2026

Exi-tite strengthens team with two new appointments

Exi-tite has added two new members to its team as it continues to build its sales and technical support across the UK.... 
 27 Feb 2026

LUVE appoints Ampezzan as Chief Commercial Office

LUVE has strengthened its senior management by naming Michele Ampezzan as Chief Commercial Officer for both its Cooling and Components product lines. The company announced the move on 26 February 2026 from its headquarters in Uboldo, Varese.... 
 26 Feb 2026

ACR News Awards 2026 finalists

The ACR News Awards has revealed the first set of finalists for 2026, celebrating standout achievement, innovation and dedication across the refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump and HVACR sectors. Winners will be announced at the awards ... 
 25 Feb 2026

FEM brings Gram Professional back to the UK

FEM is set to bring the historic Danish refrigeration brand Gram back to the UK, following the manufacturer’s relaunch under the name Gram Professional. The move marks 125 years since the brand’s founding and follows a change of ownership in 2023, ... 
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