News Archive - January 2025
ISH 2025: Top brands present their solutions for the future
29 January 2025
ISH, the trade fair for HVAC + Water, opens its doors in Frankfurt am Main from 17 to 21 March 2025. Over 2,000 exhibitors from 55 countries have signed up to present future-oriented solutions for the complete range of applications in the HVAC and ...
Record year for UK heat pump sales and training
29 January 2025
New data from the Heat Pump Association (HPA) reveals that 2024 saw a significant 63% increase in hydronic heat pump sales, and a 15% increase in individuals completing a recognised heat pump training qualification....
Call for government intervention on IAQ
28 January 2025
CIAT has reinforced its call for the new UK government to prioritise indoor air quality (IAQ) in forthcoming legislation, citing findings from the recent Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) event....
Built environment professionals bullish on UK's Net Zero future
28 January 2025
In a surprising display of industry confidence, a recent survey by global climate tech firm, IES, has revealed that nearly three-quarters of UK built environment professionals believe achieving a Net Zero built environment by 2050 is within reach....
Rinnai to Introduce New E-Series
27 January 2025
Rinnai is introducing the updated Rinnai E-Series early in 2025 with the 17CE Condensing External Water Heater. This upgrade ensures UK customers can benefit from the latest advancements in hot water heating technology.
Government acts to protect households affected by poor-quality wall insulation
23 January 2025
Thirty-nine businesses have been suspended from installing new insulation in people’s homes, after Ministers were alerted to reports of poor-quality work....
Policy roadmap to accelerate supply chain decarbonisation and strengthen UK manufacturing
22 January 2025
BEAMA, the UK trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies, has released a landmark report, Securing the Future: A Policy Roadmap to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonisation and Strengthen Supply Chains. The ...
Overheating concerns see rise in focus on roofing ventilation
22 January 2025
With the Future Homes Standard (FHS) set to come into effect this year, tackling the issue of overheating in homes is taking greater priority. Rising temperatures and growing awareness of climate change are highlighting the critical need for ...
Keeping Warm: new exhibition explores role of home heating in building community
21 January 2025
An art exhibition created by a Birmingham City University professor aims to explore how people's social, cultural, and emotional ties to traditional home heating methods impact their willingness to switch to low-carbon alternatives....
Government urged to address ‘open goal’ for solar in car parks
20 January 2025
A renewable energy expert is urging the government to take up the ‘open goal’ solar production opportunity that is waiting in commercial car parks across the UK....
Boiler brand celebrates its ninth decade
20 January 2025
2024 saw Glow-worm, a specialist in British manufacturing, celebrate 90 years of innovation, reliability and warmth in heating solutions....
Parliamentary event hosted to accelerate the UK’s transition to heat pumps
20 January 2025
Aira, the Swedish clean energy-tech company, hosted the first heat pump event of 2025 in Parliament to highlight outdated policy barriers hindering the UK’s transition to low-carbon heating....
Labour MP visits Baxi’s Preston production facility
17 January 2025
Baxi welcomed Maya Ellis, the newly elected Labour MP for Ribble Valley, to its Preston production facility on 10 January....
MP opens new Daikin Sustainable Home Centre in Liverpool
15 January 2025
A cutting-edge Sustainable Home Centre from the heat pump manufacturer, Daikin, is officially opening in Liverpool with a VIP launch event on Friday 17th January. The event underlines the commitment to low-carbon heating solutions....
BESA appoints first chief operating officer
15 January 2025
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed its first chief operating officer as part of a major strategic transformation....
Installers urged to offer regular radiator ‘health checks’
14 January 2025
As temperatures remain low, Arctic Hayes, the heating and plumbing tools and equipment specialist is encouraging heating professionals to include radiator health checks as part of their winter service offerings....
Worcester Bosch CEO receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University
14 January 2025
Carl Arntzen, chief executive of Worcester Bosch, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU). The accolade was presented by BCU’s new chancellor, Ade Adepitan, during a ceremony at Birmingham Symphony Hall earlier ...
APHC increases training reward to £175 as part of 2025 training initiative
13 January 2025
APHC (Training) Ltd., registered educational charity and sister company to the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC), is increasing its training reward for plumbing and heating companies to £175....
Industry urged to back growing WorldSkills
09 January 2025
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is encouraging employers to get behind “a big push for skills” with the launch of the 2025 WorldSkills competition....
Daikin UK appoints new managing director
07 January 2025
Daikin UK has announced the appointment of Tomoji Miki as its new managing director, effective from 1 January 2025. He succeeds Hiroyasu Ishikawa, who has been appointed as managing director of Daikin Central Europe....
UK Construction Week announces launch of HVAC+R
07 January 2025
Organisers of UK Construction Week are delighted to announce the launch of HVAC+R in partnership with Datateam Business Media. This event dedicated to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries will take place as part ...
Swiftclean Academy develops training courses for air and water risk management professionals
07 January 2025
Swiftclean Academy, the industry training facility provided by legionella and ductwork risk specialists Swiftclean, is developing new courses for 2025, working in collaboration with vocational education body City & Guilds....
BESA appointed to lead heat network programme
07 January 2025
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has appointed the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) as the lead training provider for a scheme to improve the performance of the UK’s heat network industry....
Smith Brothers achieves ISO 14001 certification
07 January 2025
Smith Brothers Stores has been awarded the ISO 14001 certification, a milestone reflecting a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability....