Compressors
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
Refrigerants
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
Heat Pumps
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)
Heat Pumps
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
Heat Pumps
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
Predictive Maintenance
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
Heat Pumps
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
Heat Pumps
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
BMS & Controls
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
Heat Pumps
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.
Heat Pumps
**Star Refrigeration** is seeking to recruit industrial refrigeration engineering apprentices at locations including Aberdeen, Bellshill, Leeds, Northampton, and Reading. This three-year apprenticeship programme provides a nationally recognised engineering qualification, with successful apprentices transitioning into permanent roles as Industrial Refrigeration Engineers. According to **Star Refrigeration**, its industrial refrigeration engineers are '
BMS & Controls
Trane – by Trane Technologies – is partnering with Northern Illinois University (NIU) on a campus-wide energy-saving infrastructure programme in DeKalb, Illinois. The initiative aims to significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions across the university's facilities. The 18-month project will see Trane and NIU upgrade the DeKalb campus with energy-saving