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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 [...]

BUS expands to include cooling-capable systems Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:54:00 +0000

The UK government has expanded the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to include air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries. The move marks the first time cooling-capable systems have qualified for public funding, offering engineers a broader remit and ...

Star engineers inspire students on BBC Bitesize Careers Tour Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:11:00 +0000

Star Refrigeration is helping secondary school pupils explore engineering careers by supporting the BBC Bitesize Careers Tour, a national initiative aimed at promoting technical education and apprenticeships....

Explorer gets sharper as Sanhua widens BPHE range Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:48:00 +0000

Sanhua has expanded its BPHE portfolio with seven new plate models and enhanced the Explorer software for more precise selection. These updates support a wide range of HVAC and refrigeration applications, including chillers, heat pumps, boilers, and ...

Carrier UK upgrades Toshiba HVAC at Bannatyne Health Club & Spa Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:43:00 +0000

Carrier Solutions UK supplied a Toshiba climate control solution for Bannatyne Health Club & Spa in Wellingborough, delivering a complete HVAC refurbishment to improve customer comfort and operational efficiency....

Daikin opens £123M R&D hub in Ghent for low-carbon HVAC Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:29:00 +0000

Daikin has inaugurated its new European Development Centre (EDC) in Ghent, Belgium, marking a £123 million investment in sustainable heating and refrigeration technology. The 30,600 m² facility doubles the company’s product testing capacity in ...

German F-gas changes “absurd and unlawful” Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:00:12 +0000

GERMANY: Industry organisations in Germany have described certain proposed changes to the country’s forthcoming Chemicals Act as “absurd and unlawful” in the fight against illegal refrigerants....

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Sanhua expands BPHE offering Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:50:09 +0000

SPAIN: Sanhua has expanded its BPHE portfolio with seven new plate models and enhanced the Explorer software for more precise selection. ...

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Scotsman re-engineers flagship ice maker Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:21:40 +0000

UK: Scotsman has re-engineered its top of the range undercounter gourmet supercube icemakers....

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TurboChill DCS chiller in stainless-steel Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:46:58 +0000

USA: Modine has added a stainless steel variant to its flagship Airedale by Modine TurboChill DCS chiller range....

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