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Contractors could be risking ventilation compliance

4/11/2019

 
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David Millward of Elta Group
A campaign to raise awareness of ErP compliance responsibilities relating to certain ventilation products has been launched by Elta Fans.
 
The manufacturer is asking contractors and distributors who sell or install roof-mounted ventilation solutions to answer a short series of online questions. As a result, they intend to reveal the differing levels of awareness around compliance across the UK.

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BREXIT implications for F-Gas

24/9/2019

 
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Contractors in Ireland are reminded that F-Gas and ODS certification awarded in the UK will no longer be recognised within the remaining EU states in the event of a no deal Brexit next month.

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Hot topics for cooling industry

16/9/2019

 
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Head of REFCOM Graeme Fox
The 2019 BESA National Conference will feature two key sessions for building engineering contractors linked to the future of cooling.
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The one-day conference, Competence, compliance and climate change – turning theory into practice, held at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London on November 21, will consider how the building engineering industry can meet many of the technical challenges it now faces.

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Update to commercial refrigeration guide

24/7/2019

 
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The British Refrigeration Association and Institute of Refrigeration have revised Part 2 of the Guide to Good Commercial Refrigeration Practice series.

​This series was produced to ensure good practice guidelines are available to the refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning professional community.

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Debunking F-Gas myths

18/6/2019

 
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​Almost 100 people attended two seminars in Birmingham hosted by Logicool and REFCOM designed to cut through the confusion surrounding the F-Gas legislation.

One session was for contractors and the other for resellers, which included manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors. The presentations focused on a number of misconceptions regarding the wording and interpretation of the legislation. 

Karl Richardson of Logicool began by highlighting a number of statements with the potential to cause confusion and asked Graeme Fox of REFCOM to interpret the legislation correctly.

The presentation and conversation then developed to focus on a number of key questions, dubbed F-Gas Myths and Realities. These primarily focused on certification, as well as the sale and resale of refrigerant and equipment to trade and non-trade:

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Control compliance with FGASmanager

5/6/2019

 
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Beijer Ref has launched a new refrigerant management system across its UK and Ireland wholesale business.

The free FGASmanager software package has been developed exclusively for Dean & Wood, HRP, RW Refrigeration Wholesale and DWG to allow comprehensive management of all F-Gas requirements.

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110 darts challenge at PHEX Tottenham

3/6/2019

 
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Darts star Keith Deller
Visitors to PHEX Tottenham will be able to tackle the Conex Bänninger 110 Darts Challenge by taking on former world champion Keith Deller in a three-dart shoot-out.

The company is celebrating ‘110 years of innovation’ and to mark the anniversary is inviting installers to hit the magic number with just three arrows. All those achieving the score will go into a draw for a gift voucher.*

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​TF Solutions opens South West branch

19/3/2019

 
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The new TF Solutions South West branch in Bristol
TF Solutions has opened its fifth branch to serve customers in the South West.

The 11,000 sq ft premises in the centre of Bristol features a new-look trade counter and adds to existing branches in the North, Yorkshire, Midlands and South. 

Managing director Andy Cherrill said: “We have a growing number of strong loyal customers in the South West and feel the time is right to open a branch to support these existing clients and bring our unrivalled service to the area for prospective customers too.



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Coolair night riders raise £2,000

19/12/2018

 
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Steve Valentine and Scott Lightfoot at the finish line in Blackpool
Coolair Equipment colleagues Steve Valentine and Scott Lightfoot have raised more than £2,000 for charity on a 56-mile night bike ride.

Regional director Steve and sales & design engineer Scott rode from Manchester to Blackpool in aid of the British Heart Foundation.

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Join us in Manchester!

19/12/2018

 
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Kevin Keegan
Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate the best in the business at the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards in Manchester on 24th January 2019.

Football legend Kevin Keegan is your host for the evening at the Midland Hotel and tables for the event are selling fast.

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Johnson Controls contractor programme

1/8/2018

 
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Johnson Controls is launching the York Specialised HVAC Contractor (YSC) Programme, a training and support initiative offering contractors the opportunity to grow their business.
 


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Toshiba updates VRF design programme

18/7/2018

 
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Toshiba Air Conditioning has updated its VRF air conditioning design platform, DesignAirs, for contractors, designers and consultants.

DesignAirs enables users to create detailed project drawings, including pipework and equipment specifications, for a variety of building types. The latest generation includes a new seasonal performance calculator that allows designers to simulate the actual performance and running costs of a system using local seasonal temperatures and operating conditions.

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Late payment 'causing mental health epidemic'

15/5/2018

 
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Late payment is causing a mental health epidemic among small business owners and staff is a national scandal, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).

A survey by the Prompt Payment Directory (PPD) shows that a growing number of owners, managers and directors are suffering from panic attacks, anxiety, depression and feelings of extreme anger due to cash flow problems.

Almost half of respondents said problems with cash flow had affected their mental health – a rise of 27% on last year. Some admitted to contemplating suicide because they were struggling to get invoices paid on time and/or in full.

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