The 2026 British Refrigeration Association (BRA) 2026 Industry Conference brought together industry experts and stakeholders to examine the challenges and opportunities facing the refrigeration sector as it works towards a decarbonised future. acrjournal.uk/news/refrigera…

Astrid Prado, Head of Marketing for Star Refrigeration has been elected a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). This follows more than two decades working in marketing within the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector. acrjournal.uk/news/chartered…

To read more about the IOR Technical Talk online, joining the original fridge dinner and meet the new President Steve Gill FInstR, IOR AGM and vote on the revisions to the IOR Constitution, IOR Industry Skills Alliance and other forthcoming events, visit: acrjournal.uk/news/exploring…

Carrier Global Corporation announced plans to invest more than $600 million over the next three years in a new advanced manufacturing and engineering center in Fort Worth, Texas. To read more visit: acrjournal.uk/news/over-600-…

Europe has set ambitious targets for clean and resilient heating and cooling. That was the starting point for the joint Symposium of the EPEE and the ASERCOM, held on Monday 12 October at the Chillventa Congress. To read more visit: acrjournal.uk/news/epee-and-…

ABB has extended its relationship with Electric Torque Machines (ETM), a subsidiary of Graco Inc., to develop and commercialise motors based on ETM’s patented Transverse Flux Motor (TFM) technology for data center cooling applications. acrjournal.uk/news/partnersh…

The RACHP sector has no shortage of talent, innovation or ambition. The IOR Industry Skills Alliance is proving that collaboration is not only valuable, but essential. To read the story in full visit:  acrjournal.uk/news/how-the-i…

Vent-Axia, celebrated 90 years of British manufacturing and innovation on Thursday 15 October 2026, marking the milestone with a commemorative tree planting at Crawter’s Brook People’s Park in Manor Royal, Crawley, close to its headquarters. To read more: acrjournal.uk/news/vent-axia…

Enrique Vilamitjana, highlights their long-standing investment in CO₂ refrigeration technology, having manufactured CO₂ condensing units since 2009 and developed its own CO₂ compressors since 2001. To read the story in full visit: acrjournal.uk/features/co2-a…

Why the shift to R290 is good news for safety. Graham Smith, Applied Commercial Director UK&I at Carrier, said that the refrigerant transition is no longer a future concern for the HVAC industry; it's a present one. To read the article in full visit: acrjournal.uk/features/why-t…

Daniel McDougall, Key Account Manager – Technical Sales at Star Refrigeration, discusses how operators managing estates ranging from legacy sites to modern CDCs can act systematically to reduce costs and maintain stronger energy performance. Visit: acrjournal.uk/features/runni…

Simon Robinson MInstR, takes a look at retail refrigeration and explains the need to deliver consistent performance across a range of operating conditions. As temperatures rise, maintaining precise temperature control becomes increasingly important. Visit: acrjournal.uk/features/futur…

The ACR Journal team was delighted to attend the IOR Northern Region Annual Dinner held on 3 September. Now in its 19th year, the event welcomed upwards of 200 attendees and proved to be a tremendous success. To read the artilce in full visit: acrjournal.uk/features/ior-n…

Graeme Fox CEng, discusses the industry’s skills gap and the challenge of recognising experienced workers without formal qualifications. A new industry working group, is developing an experienced worker accreditation route to address the issue. Visit: acrjournal.uk/news/driving-t…

In the October/November issue of the ACR Journal, the CuSP spotlights copper as a solution to this water crisis, with the resilient material being used successfully in plumbing for generations. To read the story in full visit: acrjournal.uk/news/spotlight…

Conex Bänninger UK has strengthened its market-leading >B< MaxiPro range with the launch of a new size; 2 1/8”, designed to meet the demands of larger commercial refrigeration installations. To find out more visit: acrjournal.uk/news/b-maxipro…

Worcester Bosch has announced Ed Thomas as the newly appointed Head of Government & External Affairs. Ed has taken over the role from Martyn Bridges, who retired in September. To read more visit: acrjournal.uk/news/worcester…

As of January 1st 2027, Hayley Cattell, will in addition to her Managing Director role be appointed Vice President Beijer Ref UK and Ireland and be part of the EMEA Leadership Team. To read the artcile in full visit: acrjournal.uk/news/beijer-re…

We are excited to launch the latest edition of ACR Journal. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of trends, sharpen your knowledge, or simply enjoy a great industry read, there’s something in here for you. Visit: heyzine.com/flip-book/ACR_OC…

Unison Ltd, has employed James MacFadyen MEng as technical sales engineer & product specialist. Previously a senior operations team lead with insurance business Allianz. To read the story in full visit: acrjournal.uk/news/new-techn…