Europe
New ventilation learning guide
27 July 2015 Drawing on the expertise of sponsors Airflow Developments, The National Training Group (NTG) has released a new Ventilation Learning Guide, which explains the importance of ventilation and best practice principles for those specialising in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry. The first coordinated body of its type, the NTG is a network of individuals, businesses and manu...
Aspen Pumps invests in Pro Pipe Supplies Pty Australia
27 July 2015 Aspen Pumps Limited (“Aspen”), the global leader in condensate pumps, is pleased to announce its investment in Pro Pipe Supplies Pty (“Pro Pipe”), one of Australia’s leading HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) distributors. Founded in 1999 by entrepreneurs Brett Spicer & Bob Babidge, Pro Pipe has grown from a niche supplier of high quality refrigeration drain p...
Hitachi expands support in Ireland
July 25, 2015 IRELAND: Hitachi continues to expand its customer service offering with the appointment of Robin Chandler as applications and technical support engineer. Robin joins Hitachi’s Dub...
Hydrocarbon fridge pioneer dies
July 24, 2015 GERMANY: Eberhard Gunther, the man behind the production of the first hydrocarbon fridges, has died unexpectedly at the age of 70. Gunther was the md of the former East German com...
Change in the BITZER management team
24.07.2015 Sindelfingen, 23.07.2015. BITZER SE with its headquarters in Sindelfingen, Germany has partially restructured its management team. Jurgen Kleiner (Chief Procurement Officer) and Helmut Meye...
Demise of the Green deal
24 July 2015 Commenting on yesterday’s announcement that the Government will no longer fund the the Green Deal Finance Company, Mike Nankivell , President of the Heat Pump Association said. “Under the previous administration, it had been decided that the Green Deal would be the main portal to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The HPA has consistently opposed the link between GD & RHI a...
Government axes Green Deal 'to protect taxpayers'
24 July 2015 The government has axed the Green Deal amid concerns about low take-up and “industry standards”. According to Construction News, further funding to the Green Deal Finance Company and the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund will now come to an end in what the government has called “a move to protect taxpayers”. The UK Green Building Council has criticised the decision, sayin...
NI Business showcases latest HVAC and heat hump equipment
24 July 2015 NI) Ltd, has launched their new purpose built offices in Limavady. With nearly 25 years of industry experience, air cool engineering (NI) has consistently grown, to be one of North...
Toshiba launches ECA calculation tool for installers
July 23, 2015 UK: Toshiba Air Conditioning has launched an Enhanced Capital Allowances calculation and compliance tool to help installers and consultants secure investment relief for clients’ air cond...
Boris to consider impact of refrigerated trucks on London's
July 23, 2015 UK: London Mayor, Boris Johnson has indicated that the impact of auxiliary engines could be included in future air quality monitoring in London. This will be the first time that harmful ...
