Beijer Ref UK will officially open its third training academy, in Glasgow, on Thursday 6 November.

Building on the success of its existing academies in Wetherby and Preston, the Glasgow launch forms part of the wholesale group's strategic plan to offer convenient top-level training to engineers across the UK.

The event will run from 12noon to 4pm, including a buffet lunch, allowing plenty of time for guests attending the IOR Scotland Annual Dinner in Glasgow later that evening to explore the academy. Lord William Haughey OBE, Chair of City Facilities Management, will perform the opening ceremony.

Hayley Cattell, Managing Director of Beijer Ref UK, said: "We are always striving to improve industry standards and Glasgow will join our other academies in providing high quality training on the latest systems. The ultimate target is for no engineer to be more than two hours away from expert guidance.''

A wide range of sustainable heating and cooling training rigs will be on display, with a training room dedicated to renewable technology including CO2 and A2L systems and a dedicated heat pump training area covering the latest heating products. A 25% reduction in prices will be applied to all training courses booked on the day. 

Competitions at 2pm and 3pm will test visitors’ knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning, with Apple Watches awarded to the winners.

Anyone interested in attending should register their interest at [email protected].

Venue: Beijer Ref Academy, 140, St Andrews Road, Glasgow, G41 1PP