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News Archive - December 2021

Retailer makes 300 stores greener by 2029 through BREEAM 14 December 2021

Penny, a major central and eastern Europe (CEE) retailer in Romania, has made a significant sustainability commitment, pledging to make 300 stores greener by 2029 through its adoption of BREEAM, the sustainability assessment method for buildings....


BCIA reflects on eventful year 14 December 2021

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has reflected on another busy year in the building controls sector, with apprenticeships, Net Zero and the return of the BCIA Awards among the many significant discussion points in 2021....


Rinnai aims for Net Zero before 2050 14 December 2021

Rinnai has released its global “Innovation Manifesto,” which plots a path towards NetZero emissions by 2050, without negating quality in product design, innovation and customer value for money....


Fernox welcomes two new team members 13 December 2021

Water treatment manufacturer Fernox has welcomed Anthony Martindale as its new global product manager for commercial applications, and new product manager, Charlie Murphy to the team....


Daikin Europe completes £3.3m UK factory 13 December 2021

Climate solutions giant Daikin Europe has announced that construction is complete on a new factory for Hubbard Products in Ipswich, and that manufacturing has begun on-site....


New commercial guide to hydrogen for heat 13 December 2021

Baxi Commercial Solutions has released a new educational guide for the non-domestic sector that aims to debunk the myths surrounding hydrogen for heat and provide a timeframe for the anticipated transition to this greener gas....


Carrier invests in UK and rolls out new customer support programme 08 December 2021

Carrier has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in the UK as a key European geography for its advanced air conditioning and heat pump solutions....


Neil Roberts appointed BRA vice president 08 December 2021

The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) has announced Neil Roberts, senior technical sales manager at refrigerant supplier Climalife, as its new vice president. This follows the appointment of Mark Hughes as BRA President in July....


Kudos Linen Hire upgrades to Rinnai hot water heating solution 06 December 2021

North-East based Kudos is one of the regions biggest and most trusted names in linen hire and laundry services to the whole range of industries and institutions - healthcare, hospitality, holiday parks, care home, events management and local & ...


A-Gas acquires Salience Solutions 03 December 2021

A-Gas, the specialist the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated services, has acquired the entire business and intellectual property of Salience Solutions....


Storms necessitate stepping up site dehumidification strategies 03 December 2021

Following warnings from meteorological experts about continued severe weather over December, a humidity expert is warning contractors that construction sites must be braced against humidity risks posed by extreme rain and snowstorms....


Prefabricated modular systems specialist relocates 03 December 2021

Packaged Plant Solutions (PPS), a specialist in prefabricated modular systems and part of commercial heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi Commercial Solutions, has relocated to a larger, purpose-built state-of-the-art factory at Baxi’s ...


BESA welcomes flexible thinking in Net Zero ‘playbook’ 03 December 2021

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed new guidance from the Cabinet Office aimed at decarbonising the UK’s largest property estate....


Telford industrial estate gains 200 trees thanks to Viessmann employee 03 December 2021

A Viessmann employee has led an initiative that saw 200 trees planted at the company’s Hortonwood Industrial Estate headquarters....


Wolseley UK acquires power cable specialists Jointing Tech 03 December 2021

Wolseley UK’s Wolseley Infrastructure has acquired Jointing Technologies, a distributor in the power sector....