Nick Howlett has stepped down as FETA chairman and is replaced by Mark Woods, currently president of the British Refrigeration Association (BRA).

Mr Howlett remains as HEVAC president and he will be closely involved in the review and update of the Building Regulations, which is currently underway.

Mr Woods is the owner and operator of contractor and industry consultancy RefMech, and was previously managing director of Space Engineering Services.

Having started his career in 1986 as an apprentice at Carter Refrigeration, Mr Wood has held several technical and leadership roles in his 33 years in the industry, which include having been a member of the EURIS panel representing industry during the Brexit process, and also a panel member for the new T Level qualification in Refrigeration, which is due for launch in 2021.

Meanwhile, the BRA has elected Mark Hughes as vice president. Mr Hughes works for Chemours as business development manager for Opteon refrigerants, and he is a well-known figure in the industry. He is also vice chairman of the BRA Equipment and Components division, and, like many FETA members, represents the BRA on a BSI standards committee.