News Headlines
26th May 2026
Global heat pump sales show slow recovery
UK: Market research company BSRIA claims that around 3.5 million hydronic heat pumps were sold globally in 2025 – modest growth of 4% following a difficult 2024.
24th May 2026
Carrier appoints UK MD as David Dunn joins CDL
UK: In changes to its management structure, Carrier UK and Ireland has appointed Pastor Casanova as managing director with responsibility for the Carrier, Toshiba and Viessmann brands.
23rd May 2026
€2.2m backing for solid-state cooling launch
GERMANY: Qurie GmbH, a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM, is entering the market with a solid-state heat pump based on electrocaloric materials.
26th May 2026
Global heat pump sales show slow recovery
UK: Market research company BSRIA claims that around 3.5 million hydronic heat pumps were sold globally in 2025 – modest growth of 4% following a difficult 2024.
26th May 2026
MCE 2026 underlines international standing
ITALY: The MCE Mostra Convegno Expocomfort in Milan in March attracted an exceptional turnout of international visitors, according to show figures just released by the organiser.
25th May 2026
Paloma Rheem completes Groupe Atlantic purchase
JAPAN/FRANCE: Paloma Rheem Holdings (PRH) has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Groupe Atlantic, the French HVAC equipment manufacturer.
24th May 2026
Carrier appoints UK MD as David Dunn joins CDL
UK: In changes to its management structure, Carrier UK and Ireland has appointed Pastor Casanova as managing director with responsibility for the Carrier, Toshiba and Viessmann brands.
20th May 2026
Climate committee calls for cooling plan
UK: The UK government’s Climate Change Committee has identified better cooling amongst measures to address the growing impacts of climate change in the UK.
20th May 2026
F-gas delay divides opinion
UK: The UK government’s decision to delay the GB F-gas phase down continues to divide opinion.
12th May 2026
ABB develops IE6 high‑efficiency motor
UK: ABB claims to be the world’s first manufacturer to offer an IE6 hyper‑efficiency motor certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in hazardous areas.
8th May 2026
RadiFlow fan offers advantages for HVAC units
GERMANY: The new RadiFlow 630mm diameter fan is said to offer high airflow rates, significantly improved efficiency in the application, and an exceptionally compact design.
3rd May 2026
Qvantum’s R290 water-source heat pump
UK: Qvantum has launched a new R290 water-to-water heat pump for communal ground-source systems and individual ground source projects.
20th May 2026
Vertiv cooling refurb delivers 70% saving
SPAIN: The modernisation of the cooling infrastructure at the Madrid HQ of sustainable infrastructure solutions company Acciona is said to have delivered a 70% reduction in energy consumption.
13th May 2026
Ammonia chiller exceeds expectations
UK: The installation of Star Refrigeration’s low-charge ammonia Azanefreezer 2.0 at a food distribution hub in Daventry has delivered energy savings far exceeding initial projections.
6th May 2026
MHI helps transform Devon builders’ merchant
UK: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) air conditioning systems have transformed comfort levels for customers and staff at a relaunched builders’ merchant/DIY store and retail centre in Devon.
3rd May 2026
Skills gap: the answer’s already on the van
Will Overton, director of Vectis Refrigeration and founder of the Wisdom Group FM, argues that the skills gap in refrigeration and HVAC is not a training problem: it is a knowledge capture problem.
14th December 2025
When glycol loops go bad
David McKune, corporate account manager of Ecolab EU, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, discusses the hidden risks of ignoring coolant health in AI-era data centres.
2nd November 2025
Who really owns the S&M data?
Digital job systems and client portals have transformed service and maintenance efficiency, but they have also blurred the line between compliance reporting and intellectual property.
25th May 2026
Using smart glasses for engineer development
UK: Arcus FM is introducing smart glasses into its refrigeration team to strengthen on-the-job learning, improve remote technical guidance and help address the technical skills gap in facilities management.
19th May 2026
Daikin announces summer networking events
UK: Daikin UK has planned a series of networking events this summer, promising an agenda of expert-led content, product innovation, and industry dialogue.
12th May 2026
Summit focus on the hotel sector
UK: Daikin UK is to stage its first Hotel Summit for hospitality professionals, consultants and industry experts in London next month.