NESO has been clear: the grid needs flexibility. And it needs industrial flexibility at scale. Step into any cold store and you are stepping into one of the most energy intensive environments in the modern supply chain. These sites keep our food safe, stabilise global pharmaceutical logistics, and quietly underpin the UK’s cold chain economy. Quietly being …
TIP, a leading provider of trailer and truck hire and support services, is returning to the Road Transport Expo (RTX) for the fourth consecutive year to showcase its current range of solutions, including latest electric truck vehicles available for hire and its growing expertise in trailer refurbishment. To demonstrate the latter, visitors to outdoor stand …
21-year-old Samuel Attwell has completed an extraordinary 10-day run from the very top to the bottom of Ireland, becoming possibly the youngest person to achieve the feat, while raising more than £50,000 for children’s charity Molly Ollys, with donations still continuing to climb. Setting off from Malin Head in County Donegal, Samuel ran to Mizen …
A team of 27 cyclists has completed Transaid’s first fundraising cycle challenge of the year, tackling a 225 km ride from Dorking to the Isle of Wight, raising more than £41,000 to support Transaid’s road safety and access to healthcare projects across sub-Saharan Africa. Over two days in the saddle, riders took on challenging climbs, …
The long-awaited transition to Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) is now underway – with a view to migrate the many millions of electricity meters in the UK to half-hourly settlement by May 2027. What will change as a result of MHHS? If you have 100% Half-Hourly (HH) meters in your portfolio, the simple answer is not …
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is pleased to announce that the UK has been selected to host the 2nd IIR International Conference in the series on Refrigeration: Adapting to Rising Temperatures (known as Adaptation 2027). Following its successful launch in 2025, the second international conference will take place from 8 to 10 March 2027 at …
Last week (17 – 21 May) saw Transaid host a group of nine corporate supporters from the transport and logistics sector on a self-funded, four-day trip to visit its access to healthcare and professional driver training projects in Zambia. The group travelled more than 1,200 km by road within the country, experiencing the challenging conditions …
Americold, a global leader in temperature‑controlled logistics, real estate, and value‑added services focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition, and development of temperature‑controlled facilities, today announced a new long‑term relationship with Jerónimo Martins, Portugal’s leading retail group, further advancing its growing portfolio of retail operations across Europe. “Supporting key customer partnerships and expanding our retail business …
Hultsteins, the Swedish and British diesel-free transport refrigeration solutions manufacturer has become the UK partner for Masterveil. Hultsteins UK will provide sales and service support within the UK market on behalf of Masterveil Europe. Masterveil was founded during the late 1980’s on a commitment to the “Art of Invisible Doors”. They have since established themselves …
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has launched a new range of Sysco Premium Deep Fill Pies, created for hospitality operators who want craft quality, consistency and depth of flavour without the labour intensity of scratch cooking. Each pie is built around a butter enriched shortcrust pastry case and a deep fill format that delivers …
With workplace stress and mental health a major focus for regulators – and wider changes like the Employment Rights Act 2025 reshaping expectations – understanding your Health & Safety responsibilities has never been more important. Join Citation’s free webinar, Managing workplace stress and mental health: what employers need to know, with associate speaker Flora Neville …
Beijer Ref UK, the UK’s largest refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler, has announced a 60% price increase on R410A refrigerant as the UK faces further refrigerant price increases. The price increases, which will apply from tomorrow (20 May), also impose a 60% increase on R407C and 35% and 30% increases on R134a and R32, respectively. …
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