Construction News
Andrew Gaved
Andrew is the editor of RAC and RAC Engineer
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Asda to buy up Netto stores
27-May-2010
Asda is to buy the 193 Netto Stores operating in the UK, and will integrate them into its new division for stores under 25,000 sq ft. -
Colin Firth’s ‘fridge guy’ inspiration revealed
1-Mar-2010
The ‘fridge guy’ who actor Colin Firth credited with stopping him turning down the Bafta-winning role in A Single Man has been revealed as Zak Mahri of Wembley-based domestic and commercial refrigeration specialist ADK Kooling. -
Ineos Fluor sold to Mexichem
3-Feb-2010
Refrigerant producer Ineos Fluor has been sold to Mexican chemicals giant Mexichem. -
Chilling Facts will put the heat on industry
1-Feb-2010
The Chilling Facts report is set to create more waves in the rac industry, thanks to increased attention from both the government and the national media. -
EIA calls for more action from rac industry
1-Feb-2010
The Environmental Investigation Agency has thrown down the gauntlet to supermarkets and to their rac supply chains following the publication of its second Chilling Facts report. -
Supermarkets under pressure again over refrigeration
1-Feb-2010
Supermarkets are bracing themselves for more criticism and public analysis of their refrigeration policies, following the publication of the second Chilling Facts report from campaign group the Environmental Investigation Agency. -
M&S sets bold targets
29-Jan-2010
Marks and Spencer has unveiled new refrigeration targets as part of the next phase of its Plan A environmental policy. -
Enviros sold for £27m
12-Oct-2009
Leading industry consultant Enviros has been snapped up by engineering, sciences and project delivery giant Sinclair Knight Merz for £27 million. -
EU backs HFC phase-down via the Montreal Protocol
9-Oct-2009
The European Union has backed the phase-down of HFCs using the Montreal Protocol. The decision, taken at the climate change negotiations in Bangkok, Thailand, backs the position of the US, Canada, Mexico and others in seeking a shorter timeframe for the phase-down. -
Waitrose 300 convenience store plan
24-Sep-2009
Waitrose has announced it has the potential for as many as 300 convenience stores throughout the country following successful trials in the last year. -
Ryan-Jayberg secures exclusive Bonnet Neve UK distribution rights
14-Sep-2009
Contracting to cabinets specialist Ryan-Jayberg has today announced its appointment as sole UK distributor for the Bonnet Neve range of fridge and freezer cabinets. -
Magnetic refrigeration draws closer
2-Sep-2009
Chemicals giant BASF has signalled the acceleration of development of magnetic refrigeration, with the creation of reliable, economic ‘magnetocaloric’ materials.
