NIBE Group's Q1 2022 interim report indicates robust sales growth driven by increased demand for sustainable heating solutions, though tempered by material shortages and expenses related to exiting Russian operations. The Swedish manufacturer NIBE saw sales rise by 28.1% to SEK 8,749 million, up from SEK
Aira, the Swedish clean energy-tech firm specialising in residential heating, has secured a further €63 million investment to accelerate its electrification plans across Europe. This follows a €145 million Series B funding round earlier this year, bringing the total equity funding secured by Aira to €243 million. Existing investors Temasek,
Homeowners can make their homes cosier and more energy-efficient this autumn and winter with a few simple adjustments. Good Energy suggests practical steps to save energy, from blocking draughts to ensuring your boiler is in good working order. Quick wins include closing curtains as soon as the sun goes down
The Industrial Refrigeration Network (IRN) Conference 2025 will focus on sustainable practices within the sector. Hosted by BITZER at the SCHAUFLER Academy in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen, Germany, on June 4-5, the English-language event will gather European thought leaders to examine future-proof industrial refrigeration solutions. The conference will focus on safe, future-proof and
BITZER's focus on propane and CO₂ compressors signals a strategic pivot towards sustainable refrigerants within the rapidly electrifying public transport sector. At Busworld Europe 2025, BITZER will present its latest compressor technologies designed for bus air conditioning and heat pump systems, emphasising both energy efficiency and the use
Training programmes in Costa Rica and South Africa are preparing technicians for the transition to climate-friendly refrigerants in the refrigerated container (reefer) industry. The refrigeration industry is undergoing a significant shift away from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) towards natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ (R744) and propane (R290), to mitigate environmental impact. These
ASHRAE has established a dedicated Centre of high standards to address greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, signalling an alignment with global decarbonisation efforts. The move underscores the increasing pressure on the building sector to reduce its environmental impact. ASHRAE's new Centre of high standards for Building Decarbonization (CEBD)
RecycleForce in Indianapolis is set to receive a $500,000 Brownfields Job Training Grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a move aimed at boosting the local economy and cleaning up communities. One might say it's about time someone got around to it. The EPA's
The Bathroom Association has opened nominations for its 2026 'Thirty-under-Thirty' awards, seeking to recognise and promote the next generation of talent within the bathroom industry. The Bathroom Association's 'Thirty-under-Thirty' Awards 2026 aim to highlight individuals aged 29 or under who demonstrate innovation and high
KNIPEX offers plumbers a range of tool rolls and sets designed for protection and easy access. KNIPEX is offering a range of tool rolls and bundled sets for some of its most trusted plumbing tools. The durable polyester rolls are designed to keep popular pliers protected, organised and easy to
City & Guilds and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE) are collaborating to address skills gaps and enhance training standards in the plumbing and heating sector, reflecting growing concerns about the industry's ability to meet current and future demands. This alliance aims to tackle pressing
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has released its manifesto for 2025-2027, outlining its strategic priorities for the UK's plumbing and heating sector. The manifesto focuses on skills development, sustainability, conservation, and safeguarding within the industry, addressing critical challenges and proposing solutions centred on those
GEA has once again earned the highest rating – Platinum – in the globally recognised EcoVadis sustainability assessment. The machinery and plant manufacturer improved its score from 82 to 92 out of 100. For the second year running, GEA ranks among the top 1% of more than 150,000 rated companies across
KE2 Therm Solutions’ KE2 Service Tool App – now under the Distech Controls portfolio, part of Acuity Brands – has snagged a Gold Award at the ACHR News 2023 Dealer Design Awards, marking it as a pinnacle in HVACR product design. The KE2 Service Tool App secured its Gold Award in the
Reece has consolidated and expanded its services to Queensland's Wide Bay Burnett region with a new Bundaberg multisite. Reece has opened a new multisite location at 16 Lillian Crescent, Kensington, in Bundaberg, Queensland, which houses relocated Actrol and Plumbing branches, alongside new Irrigation & Pools and Civil branches.