News Archive - March 2018
FPS welcomes Government off grid heating consultation
29 March 2018
Heating oil trade association the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has welcomed dialogue with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's (BEIS) following a round table discussion of the Government's plans to decarbonise ...
Beast from the East has raised energy planning alarm
29 March 2018
The impact of the recent extreme cold weather on the country’s energy supply should raise important questions for politicians as they consider the pathways towards future decarbonised energy, says OFTEC....
Kensa launches dedicated ground source learning facility
29 March 2018
Kensa Heat Pumps has launched a programme of free monthly training days, delivered in a specially created learning facility in Exeter College and dedicated to ground source heat pumps....
Multiple wins for Daikin at iF Design Awards
29 March 2018
This year’s iF Design Award saw Daikin Europe’s design skills recognised as the company scooped five awards for its residential heat pump and commercial control solutions at the iF Design Award show in BMW Welt, Munich on March 9....
Steven Booth takes helm at Guardian Water Treatment
29 March 2018
Guardian Water Treatment has announced the appointment of Steven Booth as its managing director....
HVR Awards 2018: Open for entries!
29 March 2018
Entries are now open for the ninth edition of the HVR Awards, giving companies from across the heating and ventilating sectors the opportunity to win a coveted ‘flame’ trophy.
BESA demands late payment action
27 March 2018
BESA's new chief executive has argued that late payment legislation backed up by tough enforcement is needed now – not further consultations or voluntary measures....
EndoTherm wins Shell Springboard award
27 March 2018
EndoTherm has been announced as a regional winner of the Shell Springboard 2018 award at an event hosted by Shell in Aberdeen....
BSRIA sees growth in splits and VRF sales globally
26 March 2018
The recent BSRIA global HVAC trends presentations given at the 2018 Mostra Convegno Expo (MCE) in Milan, Italy, were hailed a “great success” by delegates from across all industry areas....
Reporting tool to streamline site safety
22 March 2018
Field staff at Toshiba Air Conditioning are bringing a new level of safety to customer sites with a near-miss reporting tool, helping to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries in the United Kingdom and improving safety.
Datateam and Fujitsu get tough
22 March 2018
On May 5th a team from Datateam is undertaking the 12-mile Tough Mudder challenge, sponsored by Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK for the Child Brain Injury Trust.
Hire specialists combine fleets to meet temporary heating demand
21 March 2018
Carrier Rental Systems has combined fleets with recently acquired company Watkins Hire to offer a comprehensive range of heating hire equipment available in the UK, backed by 24/7 support.
LPG Vessels training course
21 March 2018
A new training course from Logic4training offers experienced gas operatives the opportunity to tap into the off-grid market by becoming qualified in the installation and commissioning of bulk LPG storage vessels.
New face at Humidity Solutions
19 March 2018
Humidity Solutions has welcomed Eddy Capraro into its technical services department, where he will play a key role in delivering projects and supporting customers.
New project manager for JS Wright
19 March 2018
Mechanical and electrical services specialist J S Wright has expanded its project team with the appointment of Simon Newland as mechanical project manager.
CIOB announces new vice president
19 March 2018
Mark Beard FCIOB, chairman of construction group Beard, will be appointed vice president of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) on June 19.
Waterloo named as finalist in Manufacturer of the Year
18 March 2018
Aylesford air terminal device manufacturer Waterloo Air Products has been named as a finalist for Manufacturer of the Year in the Kent Invicta Chamber Business Awards 2018.
Mansfield Pollard MD on Northern Power Women's Future List 2018
18 March 2018
Joanna Robinson, managing director of ventilation specialist Mansfield Pollard has been named on Northern Power Women’s Future List, which recognises the influencers and change makers of the future who are already making a difference to their ...
BESA appoints new chief executive
16 March 2018
David Frise has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....
Be a part of the future
15 March 2018
The RACHP industry can often be hidden, but modern life would be impossible without it and SkillFRIDGE helps to ensure that the sector has a workforce with the skills to enable it to contribute and innovate in an increasingly technology-driven world....
BSRIA reacts to Hammond's Spring Statement
15 March 2018
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond gave his Spring Statement to Parliament yesterday, and BSRIA has issued its response....
Heatrae Sadia supports Year of Engineering
15 March 2018
Heatrae Sadia has announced that it is opening its Norwich factory to local school children as part of an effort to support the Government’s Year of Engineering....
MHI Thermal Systems to collaborate with Beijer Ref
15 March 2018
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries company, MHI Thermal Systems, and Beijer Ref, one of the world's largest refrigeration and HVAC wholesalers, are in agreement to pursue a strategic business collaboration across air conditioning and heat pump products in ...
Strong growth in pipes and fittings market
15 March 2018
AMA Research has found that the UK pipes and fittings market has experienced growth of 21 percent since 2012....
Over 60 trade bodies back Aldous Bill
13 March 2018
Industry has rallied behind Peter Aldous MP’s efforts to reform damaging payment practices and abuse in the construction industry....
New ownership at SPC following buyout
13 March 2018
HVAC manufacturer SPC's new owners are now in place, bringing with them leadership experience and fresh financial investment....
Lucy Porter to host BCIA Awards
13 March 2018
Tickets are now on sale for the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards which will be hosted by multi award-winning comedian Lucy Porter....
Confidence prevails in engineering services sector
12 March 2018
According to findings from the sector-wide ‘Building Engineering Business Survey’, 80 percent of engineering services firms reported that turnover increased or remained steady during the final quarter of 2017....
Trade workers among UK’s happiest
12 March 2018
Trade workers are some of the UK’s happiest workers, according to new research....
Baxi Heating boosts business development team
12 March 2018
Baxi Heating has strengthened its business development team across its commercial brands with the appointment of a new national account manager....
First Brymec-funded well project completed
09 March 2018
The Kidoko well in Uganda – the 635th well to be drilled by charity Fields of Life – has been completed thanks to funding from the charitable arm of building services supplier, Brymec....
JCI-Hitachi establishes Glasgow office
09 March 2018
Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning has set up a new office in Glasgow to strengthen the Hitachi air conditioning direct sales support for its Scottish customer base....
BSRIA celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
09 March 2018
This week, BSRIA has celebrated National Apprenticeship Week 2018 (NAW 2018), which has been running from Monday March 5 to Friday March 9, bringing together employers and apprentices from across England to celebrate the success of apprenticeships....
Align your brand with the highest standards of excellence
07 March 2018
The demand for services from the RACHP sector continues to grow as air conditioning and refrigeration becomes even more vital to modern day life, but the escalating skills shortage threatens the future of the industry....
ecobuild 2018: the news from day one
07 March 2018
With the first day of ecobuild 2018 complete, the event demonstrated its determination to tackle the biggest global issues facing the built environment....
Spirotech celebrates half century of deaeration expertise
07 March 2018
Marking 50 years since it first introduced the concept of deaeration with its SpiroVent range of deaeration products, Spirotech has launched a social media competition to celebrate the milestone....
Elta makes new social housing appointment
07 March 2018
Fans, air movement and ventilation specialist, Elta Group Building Services (EGBS), has announced a new senior appointment as part of an expansion into social housing....
FETA warns against A2L for retrofit
06 March 2018
Following recent instances in which R410A has been completely removed from an air conditioning system and the system simply recharged with R32, FETA has issued a warning against this practice....
Jon Belfield named BCIA president
06 March 2018
Jon Belfield has been appointed as the new president of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA), stepping up from his position as vice president and taking over the role from former president Malcolm Anson....
New recruit at Coolair
06 March 2018
Coolair Equipment has strengthened its growing Midlands operation with the appointment of Mark Furlong as project and sales engineer....
BESA gains End Point Assessment registration
06 March 2018
The Building Engineering Services Association has been appointed as a Registered End Point Assessment Organisation (RoEPAO), which allows it to assess new training standards in England....
Fujitsu opens training room at FSW Southampton
06 March 2018
Fujitsu Air Conditioning UK has donated a selection of its latest, high quality equipment to one of its longstanding distribution partners, FSW....
Aermec unveils new website
06 March 2018
Aermec UK's new website is now live, offering a more user-friendly experience with improved navigational tools and functionality to enable customers to readily access its product portfolio....
Engage your brand with the next generation
01 March 2018
A growing demand for efficient and reliable refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump services and a predicted skills shortage mean it is vital to engage a new generation of engineers and inspire those already involved in the industry via skills ...
BSRIA North offers host of new training courses
01 March 2018
BSRIA North has announced a line-up of industry training courses, being offered from its premises in Preston, Lancashire....
Groupe Atlantic partners with Macmillan
01 March 2018
Groupe Atlantic's UK and Republic of Ireland division, comprising leading brands Ideal Boilers, Gledhill, Keston, Hamworthy Heating and Atlantic Heat, has announced that it will partner with Macmillan Cancer Support as its official charity as of ...
Mansfield Pollard welcomes new air handling manager
01 March 2018
Kate Bowers has recently joined ventilation and acoustic control equipment supplier Mansfield Pollard as its new air handling manager....
New specification sales director for Potterton
01 March 2018
Scott Ditchfield has been made sales director – specification at Potterton....
Wavin appoints new territory director
01 March 2018
Plastic piping systems manufacturer, Wavin, has appointed Mike Ward as its new territory director for the UK and Ireland....
EOGB celebrates 25-year anniversary
01 March 2018
EOGB Energy Products, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and distributors of oil, gas and dual fuel burners, is marking 25 years in business in 2018....
Industry feedback shapes ecobuild 2018
01 March 2018
ecobuild has revealed further details about its extensive programme of CPD accredited seminars and workshops, developed and curated alongside leading industry partners and influencers to provide support, insight and real solutions to the biggest ...
Narec Distributed Energy accepts SolarCoin cryptocurrency
01 March 2018
Narec Distributed Energy (NDE) now takes SolarCoin cryptocurrency as payment for its Logic Certification solar photovoltaic qualification....