The German company Ziehl-Abegg has decided to cancel all flights from or to China following the outbreak of the coronavirus. Chief executive, Peter Fenkl, explained: “The health of our employees is more important than a financial benefit of the ...

A Freedom of Information Act survey of Welsh health authorities has revealed a lack of action in curbing payment abuse of SMEs in construction supply chains....

An agreement between the EU and the UK to continue the mutual recognition of professional certification should put minds at ease throughout the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, according to the UK’s primary F-Gas register Refcom....

A new publication from SAV warns that there is a critical bottleneck in the transmission and distribution of renewable energy in the UK – and that this imposes severe constraints on meeting the country’s decarbonisation aspirations....

Albion Valves (UK has added another apprentice to its warehouse team to help keep up with increasing orders....

A1 Flue Systems has made a raft of appointments as it gears up for growth in 2020....

Engineering services trade bodies BESA and ECA have welcomed the new private members’ bill that Lord Mendelsohn introduced recently in the House of Lords, which contains a number of measures aimed at tackling late payment....

S. A. Armstrong has announced that Todd Rief has joined the organisation as its chief executive officer....

Last year’s collapse of Welsh-based company Dawnus Construction has hastened progress towards protecting SME payments in Welsh construction....

Brymec has moved in to a state-of-the-art, purpose-built, new site near Gatwick Airport. The site has 40 per cent more capacity than the company’s current warehousing....

The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has become one of the first in the sector to become Net Zero. Taking the step to show leadership in the sector that another way of doing business is possible....

The total construction output in Great Britain is forecast to experience a slight decline in 2021, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest Construction Forecasts....

With the heating season now in full swing, OFTEC is underlining the serious problem that businesses fraudulently using the OFTEC logo can cause for the industry....

In a move to deal with payment abuse following the Carillion collapse two years ago, Labour peer Lord Mendelsohn is introducing a new payment Bill....

Toshiba Carrier intends to establish a new manufacturing subsidiary in Gniezno, a mid-western city of Poland. The new manufacturing subsidiary is scheduled to start operations before the end of 2020....

Halton Group has opened a new research and development premises, a Halton Innovation Hub, connected to its German factory in Reit im Winkl....

The number of gas boilers sold in the UK last year saw the market grow compared to 2018. However, the estimated four million ‘zombie boilers’ remain a blight on the UK’s journey to decarbonisation, says the Heating and Hot water Industry Council (...

At this time of year heating is at the top of everyone’s agenda. This is also true for the JLA Group which has acquired its third heating business in three months....

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has appointed Phil Deverick as commercial manager for the UK and Ireland....

Belimo celebrates reaching the milestone of delivering 100 million actuators worldwide, products that optimise energy efficiency in buildings without sacrificing comfort....

Toshiba Air Conditioning is celebrating seven years of being carbon neutral....

‘How to get the best out of your heat network’ is the topic of a free half-day workshop roadshow for social housing providers and their contractors....

Aggreko has cemented its position as a green supplier of temporary power, heating and cooling solutions after being certified to the Carbon Trust Standard and achieving ISO 50001:2018 certification....

“Decarbonising home heating should be done using gas central heating” says the Energy and Utilities Alliance chief executive, Mike Foster, as he reported a record year for annual gas boiler sales....

LG has welcomed two new faces to its team as it steps up its presence in the UK heating marketplace. Andrew Hooper has joined as UK and Ireland heating manager and Alastair Kay joins as heating technical manager....

Fernox has welcomed a new head of mechanical engineering and devices, Mark Hall. Mr Hall brings with him over 30 years of experience, strengthening Fernox’s research and development team and commitment to innovation....

Keston Boilers enters 2020 with a fresh new corporate identity that includes the words “By Ideal Boilers”, demonstrating the company’s association with the domestic and commercial boiler manufacturer....

Smith Brothers Stores is now the UK distribution partner of Elysator, a company that’s product range could be the future of the water treatment industry as its products are 100 per cent chemical free....

Coolair Equipment has unveiled a new fleet and a new look for 2020 – the company’s 40th year of operations....

Recognising how the commissioning process further enhances the proven reliability of its boiler range, Potterton Commercial is now offering five years comprehensive warranty with free commissioning across its extensive range of stainless steel and ...

Remeha has introduced a comprehensive seven-year warranty, including parts and labour, across its entire commercial condensing boiler range....

Toshiba has developed an online tool that automatically checks R32 refrigerant-based air conditioning designs for compliance with the safety requirements of European Standard EN 378....

Ductbuster, the ductwork cleaning and maintenance providers, and will be opening a new southern branch based in Braintree, Essex; within the M25....

To help consumers understand the benefits of installing Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV’s) and the technology they use to achieve energy efficiency, the Heating and Hot water Industry Council (HHIC) has created a ‘Consumer Guide to Thermostatic ...

Halton Group has begun cooperation with Technology Academy Finland (TAF) as a Millennium Technology Prize partner on January 01 2020. The partnership gives Halton the opportunity to help support the development of human-centered innovation in a ...

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK and AUK Distribution have formed a new partnership....

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged its members in Scotland to take part in the Scottish Government’s vital consultation about the practice of cash retentions....

Conex Bänninger has further enhanced its support for installers and heating engineers by investing in a new training centre....

The UK’s World Health Organisation (WHO) advocate for air quality and health has joined the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) group for Health and Well-being in Buildings to progress her campaign to turn buildings into safe havens ...

Fabdec has rewarded seven employees for their long service with the company....

Toshiba Carrier UK (TCUK) has congratulated the participants and winners of this year’s SkillFRIDGE competition which promotes exceptional industry standards through competitions for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) students....

According to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), the new government has a fantastic opportunity to make radical changes to indoor air quality (IAQ) policies and tackle a growing health emergency in buildings....