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New MD Chris Caldwell with new chief executive Kevin Carling

Secon appoints new managing director

Renewables distributor Secon has appointed Chris Caldwell as managing director. He succeeds Kevin Carling, who takes on a new role as group chief executive....

11 May 2023

Uponor approved for Net Zero target by Science Based Targets Initiative

Global provider of sustainable water solutions for buildings and infrastructure, Uponor, has announced that its new, ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets were approved on 20 April 2023 by the Science Based Targets initiative (...

11 May 2023

Green fingered volunteers help children’s hospice

Colleagues at heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes got their hands dirty to help refresh the garden of a Barnet children’s hospice....

11 May 2023

Mitsubishi Electric teams up with college to tackle climate change

Mitsubishi Electric has teamed-up with Harlow College to establish The Renewable Energy Training Centre, a new on-campus project for the next generation of heating engineers to train using green technologies....

11 May 2023

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Role of digital growing despite continued dominance of over-counter merchant sales

The findings of a recent report have indicated the growing need for independent merchants to find the right balance between fulfilling in-person trade sales and providing support via digital channels....

11 May 2023

Martindale Electric celebrates 95 years of electrical safety

Martindale Electric, electrical safety testing brand, is celebrating 95 years of innovation and service....

11 May 2023

Global foodservice chain embraces Rinnai’s H1, H2 & H3 concept into rolling programme for UK

Rinnai’s H1/H2/H3 concept of utilising the best available solution for heating and hot water needs on any given commercial site has been fully embraced by a global foodservice & retail chain which is in the process of updating its UK outlets to ...

11 May 2023

BP & Centrica plan huge Northern England hydrogen projects

Multiple hydrogen projects, valued into billions of pounds, are being pursued in northern England by large global energy companies such as BP, Centrica, Lhyfe and Equinor....

9 May 2023

Government must stop ‘out of touch’ policy, says HHIC

The Government should put an end to the proposed Clean Heat Market Mechanism says the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC), as the second consultation on it runs until 8 June....

4 May 2023

Retrofit failure could spark new energy crisis, warns BESA

A collective failure to retrofit commercial buildings to meet net zero targets threatens to ignite a new energy crisis, according to the Building Engineering Services Association(BESA)....

4 May 2023

Steve Anderson, managing director at Aberdeen Training Centre

Vaillant expands training with new partner centre

With the drive to encourage more installers to diversify into heat pumps in order to achieve the nation’s target of 600k heat pump installs each year by 2028 intensifying, Vaillant has expanded its in-person training facilities, with the opening of ...

4 May 2023

Baxi parent company BDR Thermea appoints new COO

The parent company to Baxi and leading manufacturer of smart thermal comfort solutions, BDR Thermea, has appointed Luigi La Morgia as chief operating officer. Luigi will join the management board and report directly to chief executive Bertrand ...

4 May 2023

ISH China & CIHE 2023 to delve into the future of clean energy heating

This year’s ISH China & CIHE – China’s leading international trade fair for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitation & home comfort systems will take place from 11 – 13 May at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) ...

4 May 2023

Welwyn heat pump training centre receives ministerial visit

Grant Shapps, MP and Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero, visited the Panasonic Heating & Cooling HQ and Heat Pump Training Centre in Welwyn Garden City...

4 May 2023

OFTEC reaffirms industry commitment to sustainable bioliquids

OFTEC has secured publication of a new Publicly Available Specification (PAS 5420) to assure the sustainability of renewable liquid fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as part of its commitment to offer low carbon heating solutions for ...

4 May 2023

Viessmann Group chief executive Max Viessmann

Viessmann Group joins forces with Carrier

The Viessmann Group has announced plans to combine its business area ‘Viessmann Climate Solutions’ with Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions....

27 Apr 2023

National Ventilation goes the extra mile for Young Lives vs Cancer

National Ventilation is celebrating its operations director, Alan Parkinson, completing the 2023 TCS London Marathon....

27 Apr 2023

Vaillant launches heat pump training programme

Following the findings of its recent installer survey, which questioned respondents on the barriers and motivators around training to install low carbon technologies, Vaillant has unveiled Vaillant Aspire, a comprehensive heat pump training ...

27 Apr 2023

HVACR Live 2023 returned with a buzz after five-year break

HVACR Live opened with a positive buzz last week after a five year hiatus due to the pandemic. Exhibitors and attendees alike found the event informative, engaging, and a great opportunity to network and learn more about the latest trends and ...

27 Apr 2023

Innovate UK launches £100 million AI fund for UK business

Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, has unveiled BridgeAI, a new programme which aims to drive growth and competitiveness in the UK economy through the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)....

27 Apr 2023

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Secon appoints new managing director

Uponor approved for Net Zero target by Science Based Targets Initiative

Green fingered volunteers help children’s hospice

Mitsubishi Electric teams up with college to tackle climate change

Role of digital growing despite continued dominance of over-counter merchant sales

Martindale Electric celebrates 95 years of electrical safety

Global foodservice chain embraces Rinnai’s H1, H2 & H3 concept into rolling programme for UK

BP & Centrica plan huge Northern England hydrogen projects

Government must stop ‘out of touch’ policy, says HHIC

Retrofit failure could spark new energy crisis, warns BESA

Vaillant expands training with new partner centre

Baxi parent company BDR Thermea appoints new COO

ISH China & CIHE 2023 to delve into the future of clean energy heating

Welwyn heat pump training centre receives ministerial visit

OFTEC reaffirms industry commitment to sustainable bioliquids

Viessmann Group joins forces with Carrier

National Ventilation goes the extra mile for Young Lives vs Cancer

Vaillant launches heat pump training programme

HVACR Live 2023 returned with a buzz after five-year break

Innovate UK launches £100 million AI fund for UK business

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