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 [...]

Storer marks 50 years in foodservice manufacturing Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Storer Refrigeration & Catering will celebrate its 50th anniversary in May 2026, marking five decades of work in bespoke counters, serveries, bars and refrigeration for the foodservice sector....

North East Data Centre Hub expands Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:16:00 +0000

Following a highly successful launch event in February, the North East Data Centre Hub has announced its second industry gathering, taking place on 23 April 2026 in Newcastle. This not-for-profit initiative, founded by a consortium of regional ...

Condair strikes a chord with Forth Pipe Organs Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:11:00 +0000

Forth Pipe Organs, a specialist pipe organ builder, restorer and maintainer, has been incorporating Condair humidifiers into its projects for over 20 years. Serving a range of clients from large-scale performance venues, such as Edinburgh University’...

Panasonic extends heating-optimised inverter series for commercial R290 ECOi-W heat pump Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:55:00 +0000

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions announces the launch of the AQUA-G EVO series as part of the ECOi-W commercial heat pumps range. The range showcases latest R290 technology, delivering high seasonal efficiency, quiet operation and reliable ...

REFCOM partners with Welplan to offer new employee protection packages Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000

REFCOM has announced a new partnership with Welplan to provide exclusive employee benefit packages for its members. The initiative, launched as part of REFCOM’s 30th anniversary, is themed around the campaign message: 'Keep Your Cool, We’ve Got Your ...

Firms knowingly breach the F-gas regulations Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:01:02 +0000

UK: A new report claims European companies are knowingly breaching the F-gas regulations by exceeding quota limits, falsifying invoices, mislabelling virgin refrigerants as reclaimed gases and evading VAT....

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Creating a one-stop-shop for environmental data Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:22:44 +0000

BELGIUM: Eurovent Certification has launched a sustainability department to support the increasing market demand for environmental information for procurement, reporting, and regulatory readiness. ...

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Schemes collaborate on R290 heat pump training Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:29:32 +0000

EUROPE: The Real Alternatives project and SkillSafe EU are to collaborate in a specialised training programme on the safe handling of flammable refrigerants and the use of R290 heat pumps....

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TCL opens US$290m factory in Guangzhou Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:51:12 +0000

CHINA: Chinese home appliance manufacturer TCL has opened a new US$290m air conditioning factory in Guangzhou, with an annual production capacity of eight million units....

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