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Carrier Rental Systems champions sustainable innovation at George Leslie Innovation Day
Carrier Rental Systems has showcased its expanded portfolio and rental capabilities at the 4th Annual George Leslie Innovation Day. The company participated as the Sustainable Energy sponsor and provided power for the event.
The Innovation Day marked the first public showcase of Carrier Rental Systems as one unified brand, following the recent integration of SLD Pumps and Power. Bringing together temperature control, pumps and energy capabilities, the event
demonstrated the breadth of expertise now available to customers through a single rental solutions provider. It also reflected Carrier Rental Systems’ continued investment in smarter, cleaner and more efficient technologies that can help customers reduce fuel consumption, emissions and overall energy impact. On display were a 6-inch electric pump, a hybrid solar generator and a compact
zero-carbon battery pod from the Pump & Power range, alongside temperature-control equipment including an 8kW rental heat pump, a 300m3/h desiccant dehumidifier, a 29kW electric fan heater and a 22kW electric boiler. The Innovation Day brought together businesses and industry specialists to explore new technologies and approaches, with sustainability and innovation at the heart of the event. Leigh Dempsey, sustainability and innovation advisor at George Leslie, said: “The
George Leslie Innovation Day brings together organisations and individuals committed to pioneering products, progressive technologies and transformative ways of working that are shaping the future of our industry. Carrier Rental Systems is part of that forward- thinking community, making a positive impact across the board and we are delighted and proud to welcome them as our Sustainable Energy Sponsor for the event.” John Gallagher-Worthington, sales director, power & pumps, Carrier Rental Systems, said: “Carrier Rental Systems is proud to support George Leslie at its Innovation Day. Events like these provide a valuable opportunity to showcase our expertise, foster meaningful collaboration and bring together people, ideas and possibilities to help shape a more innovative and sustainable future.”
TM44 Alliance launches as heatwaves spotlight hotel air conditioning legal risk
Greengage Solutions, Mission Net Zero and Sustainable Hotel Buyer have joined forces to launch the TM44 Alliance, an initiative dedicated to helping hotels, venues, leisure and retail businesses understand and manage their obligations. The Alliance is a response to growing concern that many organisations remain unaware of one of the hospitality sector’s most overlooked legal compliance requirements. TM44 air conditioning inspections are a legal requirement for qualifying systems and must be renewed every five years. Businesses without a valid inspection may be exposed to enforcement action by Trading Standards, financial penalties and reputational damage. As TM44 certificates are publicly recorded on the Government register, maintaining compliance is increasingly recognised as part of good governance and responsible asset management.
Beyond compliance, TM44 inspections also provide practical recommendations
to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and support longer-term sustainability goals. Andrew Perolls, chief executive of Greengage Solutions, said: “Through Greengage’s work with UK hotels, we can see that awareness of TM44 remains worryingly low. Many organisations simply don’t realise they’re no longer compliant until they check their records. The new TM44 Alliance simplifies compliance, provides trusted guidance and helps businesses improve building performance. Simon Catterick, founder of Mission Net Zero and Chair of the TM44 Alliance, added: “Following another summer of exceptionally high temperatures, the launch comes as hotels and venues become increasingly reliant on air conditioning to maintain guest comfort, making the efficient operation and legal compliance of these systems more important than ever.”
Industry experience suggests awareness of TM44 obligations remains low across the hospitality sector, leaving many organisations at risk of unknowingly falling out of compliance. Darren Dorrington, founder of Sustainable Hotel Buyer and vice chair of the TM44 Alliance, concluded: “If businesses actively investing in ESG are unknowingly falling outside compliance, it suggests this is a wider industry issue. Our aim is to improve awareness before enforcement becomes a reality.” The TM44 Alliance provides a single point of access to accredited TM44 assessors, compliance guidance and ongoing support for organisations managing one site or nationwide property portfolios. Its website enables organisations to check whether their properties have a valid TM44 inspection, understand their legal obligations and connect with qualified assessors across the UK.
4 BUILDING SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER OCTOBER 2026 Appointments Navigator announces new sales director
Distributor in the heating and plumbing sector - Navigator MSL - has announced the appointment of Sarah Robinson as its new sales director. Sarah joins the company with significant experience built over the years with Aqualisa, Aquadart and Kartell operating in the heating and bathroom sectors.
“I’m delighted to be joining Navigator MSL at such an exciting stage in its journey,” says Sarah. ”What attracted me to the business was its ambition, its people, and the opportunity to make a real difference. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience and energy to the role, building new relationships, reconnecting with former contacts, and helping Navigator MSL continue to grow and thrive.”
Navigator MSL managing director Tim Manton
welcomed Sarah to the company: “Sarah’s appointment is the latest key appointment here at Navigator as we continue to build the business and put together a substantial and experienced management team that is key to the continued growth we are planning here. We are well on target to achieve our goals and to seeing an impressive and well-motivated team in place here as we move from strength to strength. We’re looking forward to Sarah’s contribution as we see the sales team making the most of the opportunities we are building here. The exciting times just keep on coming.”
Rockwool UK & Ireland welcomes new Commercial Director Melanie Marquard
Rockwool UK & Ireland has appointed Melanie Marquard as commercial director to help deliver its ambitious growth strategy and strengthen its relationships with customers and partners across the construction industry. Melanie joins Rockwool from Protan, a Scandinavian manufacturer of roofing membranes and a Rockwool customer. She has worked in construction for more than 25 years, with extensive experience in the building materials sector, most recently serving as Managing Director, Western Europe at Protan.
Her appointment comes as Rockwool continues to invest in and expand its UK operations, including plans to develop a new factory in the West Midlands, alongside continued long-term investment at its stone wool production facility in South Wales. As commercial director, Melanie will lead the company’s expert specification teams
across its fire protection, roof and external wall divisions, while supporting systems holders, distribution partners and merchants throughout the UK and Ireland. Her role will focus on strengthening Rockwool’s relationship across the construction value chain and ensuring the business continues to respond to the evolving needs of its customers and partners. Melanie said she was pleased to have joined the company and was looking forward to working with colleagues to build on the company’s strong market position, driven by its commitment to high-performing products and services for a safer and more sustainable built environment. “Rockwool UK & Ireland is well positioned to support its construction industry partners in tackling a range of challenges, from ensuring regulatory compliance to responding to the growing focus on building performance and more sustainable building materials,” she said.
Complii strengthens commercial leadership
Complii, providers of building safety and regulatory compliance services, has announced the appointment of Dan Learmouth, as head of sales - lifts and escalators. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for the group, which continues to grow at pace across its five divisions – water, air, fire, electrical, and lifts and escalators - including the recent onboarding of Classic Lifts (Scotland) Limited, The Escalator Company, White Lift Services and, most recently, The General Lift Company.
As head of sales – lifts and escalators, Dan will be
responsible for securing, retaining and growing strategic customer relationships across maintenance, service, repairs, modernisation and projects. Bringing together account management, business development, bid support and commercial leadership, he will play a key role in driving sustainable growth for the group in line with Complii’s ‘One Complii’ approach to customer engagement and service delivery. Working closely with divisional leadership and central services teams, Dan will play a key
role in helping Complii respond proactively as national organisations increasingly look to streamline their supply chains and consolidate their compliance partners. Dan said: “I’m delighted to be joining Complii at such an exciting stage in its growth
journey. The business has built a strong platform and an impressive portfolio of specialist companies capable of supporting customers with a wider range of building safety and compliance services.”
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