Flowrite acquired by Airedale Group Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:20:00 GMT
Maidstone-based Flowrite Refrigeration Holdings has been acquired by the Airedale Group, a leading catering equipment installation and servicing specialist. Airedale Group CEO Rob Bywell said: “This is a significant and exciting investment and one that creates a compelling proposition. The acquisition of Flowrite coupled with our existing service operation, creates the largest specialist maintenanc [...]

New look as Coolair hits 40 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:02:32 GMT
Citroen Regional Business Sales Manager James Walton handing keys to Coolair Equipment’s Finance Director Helen Sharratt at the company’s Manchester HQ Coolair Equipment has unveiled a new fleet and a new look for 2020 – the company's 40th year of operations.The new fleet of Citroen commercial vehicles will operate from the air conditioning specialist's sites in Manchester, Cannock and Maidstone. Each vehicle has been wra [...]

Temporary solutions to post-Brexit concerns Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:04:19 GMT
Temporary cooling systems and chillers that can transform ambient temperature warehousing into chilled/cold storage could represent a potential solution to uncertainty surrounding the post-Brexit supply chain, according to Aggreko.Following comments from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about a UK trade deal, companies across the supply chain may face challenges increasing capacity to stockpile chilled and cold g [...]

Cool Concerns is natural choice for Beijer Ref Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:58:23 GMT
Howard Noble of Beijer Ref UK & Ireland with Stephen Benton of Cool Concerns Wholesaler Beijer Ref UK & Ireland has announced that Tewkesbury-based Cool Concerns will be its exclusive training and support partner for natural refrigerants for the fourth consecutive year.Dean & Wood launched the SCM Cubo2 Smart CO2 condensing unit range in 2018, and fellow Beijer Ref businesses HRP and DWG followed as demand increas [...]

​Fujitsu partners with AUK Distribution Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:22:22 GMT
From left, Darryl Smith, Managing Director, AUK, Andrew Reah, Operations Director, AUK, and Ian Carroll, Chief Operating Officer, Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has formed a partnership with Newcastle-based AUK Distribution. Fujitsu says the move strengthens its recent collaboration with Italian group GI Holding to bring a range of applied products to the UK market.Formed in 2009 as a specia [...]

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MHIAE's Hydrolution PRO gains Eurovent LCP-HP approval Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The Hydrolution PRO range from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) has achieved Eurovent Certification under the globally recognised LCP-HP programme, following a rigorous testing process. Launched in 2024, the Hydrolution ...

LG opens Derby heat pump training site Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:27:00 +0000

LG Electronics has expanded its Air Conditioning and Energy Solutions Academy with a new training location in Derby, developed in partnership with the Heat Pump Central Training Academy. The site is intended to widen access to practical heat pump ...

Bennett joins Clivet Group UK as Sales Support Engineer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0000

Clivet Group UK has appointed Emma-Louise Bennett as Sales Support Engineer, strengthening its technical support capacity across heat pump and ventilation projects....

IOR and CIBSE to share events and expertise in 2026 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:12:00 +0000

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) have formalised a new agreement to share access to technical events throughout 2026, supporting members’ professional development and ...

New book on safe use of flammables Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:37:21 +0000

AUSTRIA: Just published is a new book offering a complete overview of regulations, standards, and best practices regarding fire and explosion hazards in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems....

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Mitsubishi Electric expands heat pump training Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:24:28 +0000

UK: Mitsubishi Electric is offering a comprehensive suite of LCL Awards-certified, Ofqual-accredited heat pump and low temperature heating training courses at its Hatfield training centre. ...

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Eiffage acquires French and German contractors Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:10:29 +0000

FRANCE: Eiffage Énergie Systèmes has made significant investments in refrigeration and air conditioning contracting companies in France and Germany....

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Survey highlights lack of competent engineers Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:17:00 +0000

UK: Employers have reported that, while demand for HVACR engineers will increase over the next few years, recruitment of technically competent individuals has become more difficult....

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