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 [...]

IOR launches Industry Skills Alliance Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:47:00 +0000

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) formally unveiled its plans for a new Industry Skills Alliance at the organisation’s Annual Dinner on 12 February 2026. The initiative establishes a strategic education and skills forum designed to align training ...

IOR President highlights skills and collaboration Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:36:00 +0000

IOR President Lisa-Jayne Cook FInstR used her address at the Institute’s Annual Dinner on 12 February 2026 to underline the organisation’s focus on people, skills and coordinated industry action. Speaking to members and guests, she announced the ...

IOR recognises achievements at the 126th annual dinner Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:51:00 +0000

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) marked its 126th Annual Dinner in London on 12 February 2026 by presenting five awards recognising contributions to refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) practice, research, and environmental ...

UK heat pump sales hit record high, but targets still out of reach Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000

UK heat pump sales climbed to a new high in 2025, with the Heat Pump Association UK reporting 125,037 units sold, including more than 110,000 hydronic systems....

Carel at Euroshop: Distributed intelligence and AI Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:16:00 +0000

At EuroShop 2026, Carel presents its vision of distributed intelligence: an approach that brings intelligence exactly where it is needed, from the field to the cloud, to enhance control, reliability and performance across HVAC/R systems and retail ...

Daikin Vertical DX series AHU Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:35:03 +0000

BELGIUM: Daikin’s new Vertical DX series air handling unit is a plug-and-play AHU designed to operate in combination with Daikin VRV or ERA systems. ...

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Spanish police bust F-gas smuggling ring Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:24:24 +0000

SPAIN: Authorities in Spain have arrested 10 people after uncovering and dismantling a criminal organisation responsible for the illegal trade of more than 15 tonnes of F-gases....

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IOR to launch a Skills Alliance Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:11:16 +0000

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is to launch of a new collaborative forum to ensure training provision is aligned with real industry needs....

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Judith Evans wins J&E Hall Gold Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:55:01 +0000

UK: Judith Evans of Refrigeration Developments and Testing and London South Bank University has been recognised for her contributions to the industry with the J&E Hall International Gold Medal....

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