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 [...]

Parts Town UK becomes Kelvion approved partner Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:02:00 +0000

Parts Town UK is now an approved Kelvion spare parts partner, strengthening its ability to support refrigeration and HVAC professionals with OEM Kelvion spare parts, enhanced stock availability, and industry-leading service....

Six through to WorldSkills UK final Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0000

Six refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump engineers have battled through to the final of this year’s RACHP WorldSkills UK competition from a record-breaking field of 18 qualifiers....

Heatwaves spark online AC-selling alarm Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0000

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has warned of a surge in irresponsible online sales of air conditioning equipment to domestic buyers as the UK enters its third official heatwave of the year....

A-Gas and Climate Centre Re-sign Long-Standing Supply Agreement Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:14:00 +0000

A-Gas and Climate Centre, a Wolseley business, have renewed their long-standing supply agreement, strengthening a partnership that has supported HVAC&R customers across the UK for many years. The agreement reinforces both companies’ shared focus ...

Vocational Celebration Day to champion UK’s young skilled workforce Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:48:00 +0000

Former apprentice and broadcaster Steph McGovern will host the UK’s first Vocational Celebration Day on Thursday 6 August 2026, a new annual event designed to recognise the contribution of young people in vocational and technical careers....

Japanese fridge firms face cartel allegations Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:28:04 +0000

JAPAN: The Japanese Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is reported to have raided the offices of three refrigeration companies over suspected bid-rigging and cartel practices....

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Mahan is president of Modine’s new HVAC segment Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:32:30 +0000

USA: Modine has appointed Michael Mahan as president of its newly-formed commercial HVAC (CHVAC) business segment....

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Carrier integrates SLD rental brand Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:50:01 +0000

UK: SLD Pumps and Power, the industrial pump and generator rental equipment supplier, has been integrated into the Carrier Rental Systems brand....

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US AC and heat pump shipments up 6.7% Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:59:24 +0000

USA: US shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totalled 919,685 units in May 2026, an increase of 6.7% on May 2025. ...

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