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 [...]

Daikin brings STEM to life for primary pupils Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0000

Daikin has given Year 5 pupils from Meadow Green Primary School a hands-on introduction to science and engineering during a visit to its Birmingham Training Academy....

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 ...

EPEE calls for heating and cooling initiative Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:18:50 +0000

BELGIUM: The European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) has called for a dedicated European heating and cooling initiative, accompanied by financial support and fiscal incentives....

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HPA UK lines up first conference Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:55:40 +0000

UK: Tickets are now on sale for HPA UK’s first annual conference since its formation in January from the merger of the three main UK heat pump associations. ...

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Exploring dehumidification in air conditioning Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:22:01 +0000

FRANCE: A new technical brief from the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) reviews typical air conditioning processes involving dehumidification and major air dehumidification technologies....

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EC seeks reduction in electricity-to-gas price ratios Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:24:42 +0000

EUROPE: The European Commission is asking member states to bring down domestic electricity-to-gas price ratios to a maximum of 2.5 and to a maximum of 2 for industry by 2030....

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