Training & Events

UK: Panasonic is partnering with three of Scotland’s leading colleges to provide relevant heat pump training to the next generation of heating and plumbing installers. 

UAE: Daikin Middle East and Africa FZE has signed a strategic MoU with the leading training institute in Morocco to build a highly skilled HVACR workforce in the country.

DENMARK: The latest in Danfoss’ Rethink Live online webinars will focus on how the refrigerant transition will affect business decisions.

USA: LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has opened the doors of its newest HVAC training academy outside of Boston. 

UK: Critical and process temperature control solutions specialists ICS Cool Energy has opened a new training suite at its facility in Totton, Hampshire.

UK: The Heat Pump Association (HPA) is to host a free heat pump refrigerant awareness webinar, in collaboration with the InstallerSHOW organiser Elemental.

UAE: Eurovent Middle East has awarded the first certificates for F-gas handling to eleven HVACR engineers and technicians from refrigeration specialist EPTA Middle East. 

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration will mark this year’s World Refrigeration Day with a celebration of the achievements and contributions of mechanical refrigeration pioneer Lord Kelvin.

IRELAND: IRAC 2024, Ireland’s biennial refrigeration and air conditioning exhibition, opens its doors next Friday with over 30 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. 

UK: Wholesaler Beijer Ref is hosting two major events in Solihull and Waltham Abbey this month showcasing the latest products and technologies, with interactive presentations and hands-on demonstrations.

ITALY: Centro Studi Galileo is hosting a free webinar on April 16 covering industry best practices, safety and tools.

USA: Entries are invited for this year’s Lower GWP Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Innovation Award for projects in developing countries that reduce GWP through RAC management.

BELGIUM: Daikin has initiated the second phase of its certified partner programme in preparation for the arrival of the Altherma 4, its first heat pump with R290 refrigerant.

FRANCE: Refrigerant supplier Climalife is hosting a webinar on April 15 explaining the solutions for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps under the new European F-gas regulation 2024/573.

UK: The next South West South Wales Refrigeration Society breakfast briefing will feature talks from three experienced and knowledgable speakers on varied refrigeration and air conditioning topics.

UK: Don Cleland, a professor of process engineering at Massey University in New Zealand, is hosting a series of refrigeration workshops in London this summer.

UK: A new Green Skills Hub has opened its doors at Stockport College in a bid to tackle the UK’s green skills gap.

GERMANY: Carrier Germany is offering new hydraulics training courses  at its training centre on the IKKE campus in Duisburg to support the growing demand for heat pump expertise. 

UK: A partnership between Daikin UK, the Quantum Group and the Green Skills Academy will deliver heat pump training for college tutors and staff at nine Greater Manchester colleges.

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration’s Education and Training Committee is hosting an online discussion this week on tackling industry skills shortages.

UK: Glasgow-based Star Refrigeration will be promoting the benefits of the industrial refrigeration and heating industry at the annual Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair next month.

UK: Conex Bänninger haș worked with Dudley College of Technology to provide training in the installation of its >B< MaxiPro press-fit range of copper fittings.

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) is launching a series of free-to-access monthly Masterclass webinars, aimed at supplementing teaching in training centres for those entering the industry. 

UK: Carrier is to take its latest heat pump products on the road in a new 3.5 tonne, 6.5m long mobile demonstration unit. 

UK: The Cold Chain Federation has announced three expert keynote speakers for its second Cold Chain Climate Summit on March 13.

ITALY: Controls manufacturer Carel is to host a free webinar on the current technologies and policies regarding the heat pump market. 

UK: The next Institute of Refrigeration webinar on the topic of net zero industrial refrigeration and food and drink manufacturing takes place on January 17.