United Kingdom (UK) HVAC industry review

OEMs from the automotive, bus, truck, and train sectors, suppliers, R&D experts, policymakers, academics, and more will discuss the application of natural refrigerants in mobile air-conditioning (MAC) and heat pump systems at the ATMO MAC Summit 2024 × TU Berlin. The event will be hosted by ATMOsphere, a global market accelerator for natural refrigerant-based systems, and Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin)’s Chair of Heat Transfer and Heat Conversion....

Alleima, is thrilled to announce its latest compressor valve steel Freeflex® Versa, a successor of the award-winning Freeflex® Core. The new material contributes to designing smaller, more sustainable, and more energy-efficient compressors for refrigerators, and freezers. It is a pioneering compressor valve steel with exceptional fatigue resistance, residual stresses, and wear resistance. Progress in compressor valve steels Over the past decades, Alleima, a manufacturer of high-v...

GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) published the company’s Sustainability Review 2023. global sustainability initiatives The Review, prepared by the Global Reporting Initiative Standards and assured by an independent third party, details the company’s ambition, work, and achievements in sustainability throughout the year and highlights people heading sustainability development in different parts of the organization. Sustainability initiatives in 2024 and beyond...

Aircuity’s channel partner, Thrive Buildings, engaged with a medical college in New York City to build on the successful installation of the company’s demand control ventilation (DCV) platform and expand Aircuity beyond the 8th floor throughout the research building’s remaining labs and vivarium spaces. The goal was to further reduce the building’s carbon footprint and ensure compliance with New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97) thereby avoiding significant fines. A...

Lewis Harrison has been promoted to National Distribution Sales Manager at Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK.  Harrison joined Fujitsu a year ago as a Distribution Account Manager, having spent the previous three years at Wolseley Climate in Branch Manager and Area Sales Manager roles. Before that, he worked at Aspen Pumps as an Account Manager.  plans and goals Lewis Harrison said, "It’s great to be a part of a company that promotes from within and I am delighted to accept...

Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, a renowned HVAC, plumbing, and electric service company located in Glenpool, Oklahoma, has acquired Frost Air Services and will retain the company’s owner to add to its pool of expert home comfort service technicians. Cody Frost started his Tulsa-area home service business in 2018 after serving as a lead technician for other heating and air conditioning companies in the area since receiving his associate’s degree in HVAC techno...

Intelligent power management company Eaton released its 2023 Sustainability Report and standalone Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency Report. The publications feature the company’s progress toward its 2030 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets and in creating an inclusive workplace. As the ESG regulatory landscape continues to evolve, Eaton is leaning forward—its 2023 Sustainability Report showcasing more transparency and reporting rigor than eve...

The HVAC industry operates on the pillars of reliability, efficiency, and performance. When selecting commercial HVAC tools, prioritizing functionality over flashy marketing claims ensures smoother operations and long-term success. Despite the wide range of tools used in the industry, there are certain fundamental attributes that should be desired and observed in products before purchase, specifically in commercial use. Explore this comprehensive guide detailing the essential factors to consid...

ICM Ltd was appointed as Principal Contractor for the extension and refurbishment of OKA restaurant in Kingly Court, London. The restaurant is in the heart of Soho and is one of several in the OKA group specializing in Pan Asian and Sushi menus.  heating, cooling, and ventilation As part of the comprehensive refurbishment, ICM assigned SFE Services to install heating, cooling, and ventilation systems throughout the building. This included the restaurant, kitchen, bar, private dining room...

How can UK businesses effectively tackle the challenge of cooling commercial and industrial buildings? Cooling commercial and industrial buildings can be a challenge for UK businesses. In recent years, the spiraling energy costs have put pressure on businesses with regard to finding new and innovative ways to achieve the same result with less capital outlay and less maintenance. New system installs have sometimes been put on hold and maintenance schedules squeezed, leaving many businesses with...

From temperate climates that reach mid-90 F in June and mild winters allowing people to be outdoors without jackets to the “May flowers” that bloom in early March, it’s evident that society is experiencing World Refrigeration Day’s 2024 theme: “Temperature matters.” In addition to driving climate change, global warming is driving changes in how people live and how industries adapt and innovate to support new dynamics. This is especially true for the HVACR Indu...

Advanced heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) systems have always been essential to healthcare. However, the need for clean, fresh air at the right temperature and humidity within clinical settings has never been made clearer during the COVID-19 pandemic. It illustrated the importance of effective HVACR systems in healthcare due to their ability to improve air quality, patient outcomes, and infection control measures.  The need for change  Many current...

SNAP Rule 26 marks an important milestone in the transition from commercial refrigeration to new refrigerants. The rule lists refrigerant substitutes that provide a spectrum of technological solutions to meet required performance, global warming potential (GWP), safety, and environmental standards.  SNAP stands for Significant New Alternatives Policy, a program by the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) under the Clean Air Act. In general, the program aims to evaluate and regulate...

It’s an exciting and challenging time to be an HVACR professional. The industry is rapidly evolving to implement advanced technology and adapt to environmentally conscious regulations all while experiencing a skilled labor shortage. As contractors struggle to keep up, many are turning to HVACR press fittings for their efficiency, safety, and reliability. The demand for these press fittings has nearly doubled in the past five years alone.  unique characteristics While the global sh...

By now, most of the HVACR industry is familiar with the HFC phasedown portion of the U.S. EPA American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act that was signed in 2020 and finalized in 2021. The first phasedowns started Jan. 1, 2020, with a 10% reduction in HFC refrigerant production, importation, and consumption, and was followed by an additional 30% reduction that began Jan. 1, 2024. As these regulations work to achieve a total 85% HFC phasedown from historic baseline levels by 2036, Tech...