UK Air Conditioning and Refrigeration News

Nominations for J&E Hall Gold Medal

20/9/2018

The Institute of Refrigeration is seeking nominations for the J&E Hall International Gold Medal.

Now in its 41st year, the internationally respected award is given in recognition of outstanding technical achievements in refrigeration and related fields.

Awards competition winners

19/9/2018

Glad you could join us!

Ten lucky winners and their guests will be enjoying the celebrations at the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards, to be held at the Midland Hotel, Manchester, on 24 January 2019.

Be our guests! Win tickets for the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards

16/8/2018

We have 10 pairs of tickets to give away for one of the highlights of the industry calendar, the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards.

Next year's event, on 24 January 2019, will be staged at a new venue, the fabulous Midland Hotel.

Mayor marks JD Cooling success

6/8/2018

JD Cooling Group's success in the London Stock Exchange ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ has been given the civic seal of approval.

The Mayor of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Councillor Nick Daubney, visited the company HQ in King's Lynn and officially presented the award to JD Cooling Group Managing Director, John Dye, watched by members of the team.

Epta UK's Co-op hat-trick

25/7/2018

Epta UK retail refrigeration supermarket Co-op award

From left, Andrew Lofty (Co-op) Nigel Manning, Chris Sunderland, Laura Barker, Geoff Mills, Mark Malone, Andy McEnhill (Epta), former England star John Barnes and David Roberts (Co-op)

Epta UK has been named Co-op Direct Supplier of the Year for the third year in a row and the fourth time in all.

The Co-op Construction Awards celebrate the teamwork and achievements of its partners and suppliers. Epta UK was also nominated in the Innovation of the Year category.

Fifth award for Adande Aircell cabinet

11/6/2018

Adande’s National Project Manager, Jan Quilliam, left, receives the award from Chris Brazier, Group Event Director, Commercial Kitchen, lunch! & Casual Dining

Adande’s Aircell open front, integral refrigerated Grab & Go cabinet was a gold winner in the 2018 Commercial Kitchen Innovation Challenge Awards.

This latest success comes just weeks after Aircell achieved first place in the Energy Efficiency category at the 2018 Footprint Awards 2018 and won the Packaging & Equipment category at the British Sandwich Association’s Sammies Awards. It also follows the success of the product at the 2018 Food & Hotel Asia SCI Equipment Awards in Singapore and the 2017 FCSI UK & Ireland Sustainable Catering Equipment Awards.

BSRA golf and dinner a winner at The Belfry

24/5/2018

Paul Airey, left, and BSRA chair Paul Singh, right, with the winning AMP 1 team of Steve Gardner, Mark Goldsworthy, and Martin Watts. The fourth member of the team was Darren Bell, who was unable to stay for the presentations. Also pictured, second right, is Richard Archer from AMP 2, who was second in the individual competition

AMP dominated proceedings on the golf course, Karl Richardson of Logicool was named Personality of the Year and Weatherite's Nathan Leonard was honoured as Apprentice of the Year at the Birmingham Society of Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (BSRA) Annual Golf and Dinner celebration at The Belfry.

Aircell Sarma shines at Sammies

22/5/2018

Adande’s National Project Manager, Jan Quilliam (centre), receiving the award from Nitesh Shah (left) Director of Business Development at Geeta’s Foods and Theo Randall, Michelin Star celebrity chef and head judge

Adande Refrigeration’s Aircell Sarma open front, integral refrigerated Grab & Go cabinet won the Packaging & Equipment category at the British Sandwich Association’s Sammies Awards 2018.

In making the award, the judging panel recognised that the Sarma Grab & Go display case had demonstrated genuine product innovation. The Aircell system works by dividing the cabinet’s merchandising envelope into separate air flow managed cells with small, low pressure air columns. Each cell has its own air curtain, which is more efficient than a full height canopy-to-base air curtain on a conventional multi deck case. The net result is less pressure on the inside of the air curtain of each cell and a substantial reduction in cold air spillage. The technology is particularly suited to harsh environments, often found in food to go outlets and convenience stores, where cross draughts can exacerbate cold air spillage.

BCIA Awards winners honoured

11/5/2018

Alan Braybrook of Sontay was recognised for Outstanding Contribution of the Year at the Building Controls Industry Association Awards in Birmingham last night.

Jon Belfield, President of the BCIA, said: “I am delighted to present this award to Alan. He has dedicated his entire working life to the HVAC sector, rising through the ranks to being instrumental in transforming the focus of Sontay onto the international stage.”

Countdown to BCIA Awards

13/4/2018

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards 2018 take place in Birmingham next month.

This year’s event, on Thursday 10 May at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, will be hosted by award-winning comedian, writer and actor Lucy Porter.

Finalists revealed for BCIA Awards 2018

27/2/2018

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced the finalists for its 2018 awards.

A record number of entries has seen 43 finalists in the nine categories, with the winners announced on Thursday 10 May at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

Flowrite's Keith Simmons honoured at IOR Dinner

23/2/2018

Keith Simmons from Maidstone-based Flowrite won the Service Engineer Section Lifetime Achievement Award at the Institute of Refrigeration Dinner in London.

Keith has been in the industry for 45 years and was visibly moved after receiving the award, which is supported by the ACR Trainee of the Year Awards.

He was nominated by Flowrite Business Manager Colin Meadowcroft, who said: “Nothing is too much trouble for Keith. He often spends his own time working to bring along the less experienced engineers. He has a great knowledge of the industry, an exemplary attitude, and is a major asset to our engineering team.

“He never complains, and always helps out when needed.''

Picture special from the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards 2018

23/1/2018

There were some familiar faces and new friends as the industry celebrated excellence and innovation at the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards in Liverpool.

Check our our picture gallery from the event at the spectacular Titanic Hotel...

Winners honoured at National ACR & Heat Pump Awards

19/1/2018

Excellence and innovation were celebrated at the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards in Liverpool.

Almost 300 guests gathered at the Titanic Hotel, and the event honoured outstanding performance across the air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump sectors.

Last chance to enter BCIA Awards

9/1/2018

BCIA controls awards entries chance birmingham

Celebrating success at last year's BCIA Awards

Time is running out to enter the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) 2018 Awards.

Deadline looming for BCIA Awards

11/12/2017

The BCIA 2018 Awards will again celebrate innovation, product development, project delivery and training in the building controls sector.

Entries close on Friday 26 January, with the awards event on Thursday 10 May 2018 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

Sam's Star role at ACR Trainee of the Year 2017

8/12/2017

Sam Gills of Star Refrigeration receives his award from Juliet Loiselle of the ACR Journal

Sam Gills of Star Engineering is the ACR Trainee of the Year for 2017.

He received a cheque for £1,000 plus other prizes from sponsors at the 8th ACR Trainee of the Year Awards, held at The Belfry.

Coolair delight at Diamond Quality status

30/10/2017

Mark Garstang (right) receives Coolair’s partnership certification from Mitsubishi Electric Sales and Marketing Director Deane Flint

Air conditioning contractor Coolair Equipment has been named a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Quality Partner.

Deane Flint, Sales and Marketing Director for Mitsubishi Electric, said: “The Diamond Quality Partner status recognises that Coolair has achieved exceptional levels of training, skills and customer satisfaction as well as acknowledging its expertise in the design and installation of HVAC systems using Mitsubishi Electric’s range of products.”

Hunt for unsung engineering hero

18/10/2017

Do you know an engineer who has given a lifetime of service to the industry?

The Institute of Refrigeration's Service Engineers Section is seeking nominations for its Lifetime Achievement Award, with a deadline of 8 November.

Entries open for 2018 BCIA Awards

11/10/2017

Entries are now open for the 2018 Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards.

Categories include Best Service and Maintenance Provider, Contribution to Training Award, Energy Management Award, Engineer of the Year Award; Independent Building Controls & BEMS Installer, Technical Innovation of the Year – Products, Young Engineer of the Year and Technical Innovation of the Year – Projects.

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