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Carrier Solutions UK has officially opened its fully refurbished London Colney training center, marking the next step in the company’s nationwide investment in dedicated HVAC engineer training.  The enhanced and extended facility will deliver industry-renowned education and hands-on experience with Carrier Solutions UK’s latest innovations and new equipment, ensuring engineers can access consistent, high-quality training across the country. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (former...

Dubai is set to become the focal point of the Middle East’s building services sector as it hosts the MEP International Conference MENA (MEPIC 2025) from 27–28 October 2025. The two-day event will bring together top MEP professionals, government authorities, developers, and technology innovators to explore solutions driving sustainable, energy-efficient, and digitally integrated buildings across the region. MENA construction market Organized by GM Events, MEPIC 2025 is a timely re...

Hitachi Cooling & Heating brand is proud to introduce the next-generation models within its airHome air-to-air heat pump range, designed to deliver enhanced comfort, refined design, and expanded functionality: The airHome Multi Pro, an updated fully customizable multi-split heat pump system, engineered for smart, connected climate control across a wide variety of residential and commercial environments. The airHome Floor, a new-generation sleek console unit, crafted for elegant integrati...

A recent domestic installation in Daventry, Northamptonshire highlights the growing demand for renewable heating solutions as homeowners move away from oil and LPG systems. When Zena Walker and Phil Payne purchased their property in Daventry, they inherited an ageing oil-fired boiler that was expensive and inconvenient to run. Within six months, they had spent over £1,000 on oil — prompting them to look for a more efficient, lower-carbon alternative. While visiting the Ideal Home S...

NWPX Park, a division of NWPX Infrastructure, is a pioneer in the design and construction of innovative water utilities and environmental solutions, and is proud to highlight its MeterVault® water meters and BackFlo® backflow prevention product lines. These advanced solutions provide accurate, real-time consumption data with automated leak alerts and certified, hydrostatically tested backflow protection in turnkey assemblies. Minimizing operational costs The MeterVault® water met...

The UK’s first ever Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) system – and still the market pioneer after more than 50 years - the Drimaster from Nuaire, has evolved once more! As from October 2025, the Drimaster-Eco has swapped its casing from a virgin ABS plastic to a recycled plastic. The switch will result in a reduction of 167 tons of equivalent embodied carbon over the period of a year. Natural leakage gaps PIV technology was invented by Nuaire in 1972 and was recognized as a ground...

In the heart of the Chianti region, CAREL has supported Merenti Refrigerazione in developing a technological solution for Antica Macelleria Cecchini, designed to preserve the quality of the meat through precise control of temperature and humidity. The project successfully combines respect for traditional craftsmanship with the efficiency and reliability of advanced control systems. CAREL’s Ultracella technology The initiative stems from Dario Cecchini’s desire to en...

Viessmann Climate Solutions has supplied 19 heat pumps to FC Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena. The Vitocal 350 HT-PRO heat pumps are responsible for the decentralized heat supply to the entire stadium, ensuring, for example, that the bistro, fan shop and the ‘Experience World’ areas are kept at a comfortable temperature for the club’s thousands of fans. In addition, the roofs of the visitor control areas have been equipped with around 1,050 photovoltaic modules to further i...

Mark Twain once called golf “a good walk spoiled,” but then again, Twain never teed off at the Renaissance Club. Set just 20 miles from Edinburgh amid the rolling beauty of the North Berwick countryside, the Renaissance Club is a place etched in the sport’s history. It’s where the Scottish Open has been held since 2019, drawing the world’s top golfers to its fairways. But the appeal of this course extends far beyond tournament week. For those fortunate enough to l...

New technologies and artificial intelligence are pushing the installation of more and more data centers, but ecological and sustainable sensitivity requires that data centers are now green. For this reason, Frigel, which has been dedicated to energy saving through intelligent cooling for years, has designed the Ecodry system for green data center cooling. Ecodry Adiabatic Coolers LDK Frigel's Ecodry Adiabatic Coolers LDK stand out as the perfect solution for these eco-friendly facilities. By...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has launched a new heat pump promotion, to incentivize installations of its popular Vitocal 150-A air source heat pump. For every Vitocal 150-A heat pump registered on Viessmann’s VPlus platform and installed between October 1st and December 31st 2025, Viessmann will send the installer a pre-loaded card with £150 as well as crediting the usual VPlus loyalty scheme points. Installers can make unlimited purchases during the promotion period. Viessmann C...

Following his successful tenure as Sales Director at FSW UK, Steve Dinning has been appointed Managing Director of the company’s UK operations with immediate effect. Steve’s appointment as MD comes after 15 years at FSW UK. As Sales Director, he oversaw the development and growth of each of the FSW Group Businesses with further expansion of FSW’s UK presence. Key strategic customers The FSW UK GROUP is one of the largest independent wholesalers of refrigeration and air condi...

EOGB Energy Products Ltd. and Danfoss Burner Components have partnered to deliver a groundbreaking solution in the oil heating sector, centered around the Sapphire fully modulating oil boiler. At the heart of this innovation is the Danfoss BFPM 61 LE-S Oil Fuel Pump, the only pump on the market capable of practical modulation of liquid fuel. Danfoss’s advanced pump...

LG Electronics (LG), together with LG CNS and LG Energy Solution, is presenting its comprehensive portfolio of advanced data center technologies at Data Center World Asia (DCWA) 2025 in Singapore (October 8-9). Unified under the “One LG Solution” strategy, the three LG Group affiliates are collaborating to offer a complete lineup of products and services for next-generation AI data centers – covering thermal management, data center design and energy solutions. Integrated Solu...

Prima Power, a pioneer in sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, showcases its advanced combination of punching and laser cutting technologies through two machines: the Combi Genius and the Combi Sharp. The Combi Genius is a next-generation punch-laser combination machine that redefines flexibility, productivity, and efficiency. Designed to meet the demands of modern manufacturing, it integrates high-speed punching and precise fiber laser cutting within a single, compact footprint &m...

A renowned plumbing and heating training provider is embracing the green energy revolution by unveiling a new name and specialist qualifications focusing on sustainable technologies. Smart Gas has announced it has been renamed Smart Energy in recognition of the changing face of the industry and the move towards more sustainable energy sources. Level 3 Low-Carbon Heat Pump The growing training provider also revealed the introduction of a Level 3 Low Carbon Heat Pump Engineer Apprenticeship, ai...

Ideal Heating has confirmed its continued support for Andy’s Man Club (AMC), strengthening a partnership that puts men’s mental health front and center – and uses Ideal’s reach in the trade to signpost men towards support. With more than 87,000 installers across the UK and a big presence in a male-dominated industry, Ideal Heating is in a unique position to help start conversations that many men find hard to begin. Nationwide program AMC is a men’s suicide-preven...

Imagine trying to replace miles of heating pipes in a busy hospital without disrupting patient care. That was the task facing mechanical and electrical engineering contractor FP Hurley & Sons at Warwick Hospital. The solution? A shift away from traditional welding in favor of the Victaulic grooved mechanical pipe joining system – a move that proved instrumental in overcoming logistical hurdles and ensuring quick and seamless project delivery. Major infrastructure upgrade The project...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a fully modular energy transfer system integrated with Armstrong’s Envelope platform for optimized selection and operation. Featuring heat load ranges from 56 to 840 tons, the new System Envelope - Energy Transfer Station (SE-ETS) uses a modular, packaged design to reduce lead-time, provide the lowest first cost, and reduce pump energy use by up to 50%. Optimization of performance Optimization of performance starts at the selection stage, with c...

Distech Controls Inc., an innovative pioneer in intelligent buildings, announced an expansion of its Resense line of sensors and interfaces that create smarter, more dynamic spaces. The company’s award-winning product, Resense Move, introduced in 2024, is joined by a new line of Resense Air products. The expanded line strengthens the company’s position in redefining how spaces adapt and respond to the needs of occupants. Together with Resense Move, Resense Air empowers occ...

As the UK transitions towards net zero, the pressure on house builders to deliver homes that are efficient, future-ready, and compliant with evolving regulation has never been greater. Heating accounts for nearly one third of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, making it a critical area for intervention. With the Future Homes Standard timetable banning the use of gas boilers in new-build homes imminently, house builders and developers must now find sustainable alternatives that are n...

FLIR, together with Extech Instruments, announces the launch of several new products designed to give professionals smarter, faster, and more reliable ways to tackle inspections, diagnostics, and environmental testing. From underground plumbing inspections to refrigerant leak detection and air and water quality analysis, these new solutions extend Flir and Extech’s commitment to delivering rugged, accurate, and user-friendly tools for professionals across industries. FLIR VS80 High-Perfo...

In line with the Danfoss LEAP 2030 strategy, the acquisition of Palladio Compressors marks a significant expansion of their broad compressor portfolio, covering applications from light commercial comfort to large-scale process cooling, heating, and refrigeration. Over the past two years, Danfoss and Palladio have evaluated technological synergies, particularly in high-lift heat pumps. Integrating Palladio's screw compressors with the existing technologies promises competitive and advanced high...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has introduced a 10-year warranty on Vitodens 200-W boilers registered between September 1st and December 31st 2025. The promotion is open to all installers who register any combi or system (11-32 kW) Vitodens 200-W gas-condensing wall-hung boilers within 30 days of installation via the VPlus platform. Viessmann Climate Solutions is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Energy efficient The boiler...

Eurovent and UKHSA jointly release a scoping review examining the impact of indoor air quality and thermal conditions in educational buildings on health, well-being, performance, and absenteeism. Eurovent and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive literature review published in Environments, an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal on environmental sciences. How IAQ and thermal conditions impact The review synthesizes interdi...

Eurovent, in collaboration with AMCA Europe and EVIA, has published a joint Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide on Regulation (EU) 2024/1834 – Ecodesign requirements for fans. This joint FAQ guide provides an industry interpretation on the implementation of Ecodesign requirements for fans set out in Regulation (EU) 2024/1834 published on 24 July 2024. It addresses common questions on the interpretation of the regulation and aims to support the understanding of open interpretations and...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been celebrated with a sweep of prestigious recognitions spotlighting its outstanding workplace culture and forward-thinking innovation. TIME, Fortune, Forbes, 3BL, and Glassdoor have all named Trane Technologies among this year’s best companies and workplaces. In just this month alone, Trane Technologies has been recognized in: TIME’s World’s Best Companies list for the third consecutive year; Fortune’s list of...

Baxi, part of the BDR Thermea Group, has announced the appointment of Alstom MD - Jason Baldock as the new Managing Director (MD) for Baxi UK & Ireland.  This follows the news that outgoing MD and Dutch national, Jan Rijnen has relocated to head up sister BDR company - Remeha, covering the Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux) region. Jan will continue to be responsible for Baxi UK&I until Jason joins on October 1st.  Prior roles of Jason  Jason oversaw numerous...

Global pioneer in energy solutions Aggreko has bolstered its industrial HVAC and process temperature specialist support with two appointments across its European team. With over four decades of cross-sector experience at Aggreko between them, Andreas Essmann is now Business Development Manager for Temperature Control and HVAC in Europe North, while Christophe Chihaoui is Head of Temperature Control for France, and supporting Europe South. Heating and dehumidification solutions Aggreko special...

Wilo has bolstered its support for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sector with the appointment of Lee Green as National Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Lee brings over 20 years’ experience in the HVAC industry with him, including stints at some of the nation’s largest merchants and manufacturers. indoor climate solutions Lee Green has specialized in business development, account management, and strategic sales leadership In this time, Lee Green has specialized in...