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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 [...]

IOR names Co-Chairs for new Industry Skills Alliance Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0000

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 ...

Condair appoints Daiyoub as ASM Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:44:00 +0000

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....

Exi-tite strengthens team with two new appointments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:06:00 +0000

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

LUVE appoints Ampezzan as Chief Commercial Office Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:55:00 +0000

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....

From historic church to high-performance training hub Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0000

In 2025, Ellis Training, a leading UK HVAC&R training provider, recently completed a long-anticipated move into their new permanent home, a stunning former Methodist church built in 1891 and based in Hertford. The relocation marked the end of a ...

F-gas compliance crackdown leads to 66 fines Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:08:50 +0000

ITALY: Italy’s ministry of environment and energy security has reported a number of recent fines and seizures for alleged violations of the F-gas regulations....

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Daikin offers complete range of R290 heat pumps Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:15:47 +0000

BELGIUM: Daikin Europe has now launched a complete range of modular and monobloc air-to-water R290 heat pumps, covering capacities from 17kW to...

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Heat pump sales up 11% across European 16 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:58:55 +0000

BELGIUM: Heat pump sales grew by 11% across 16 European countries on average last year, according to preliminary data from the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA). ...

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Real-time control and monitoring of HVAC operations Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:23:00 +0000

UK: M-Access is described as a next-generation cloud-based platform developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems to give building owners and operators full visibility of their HVAC operations....

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