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Fagan and Molle join Conex Bänninger to drive sales growth


onex Bänninger has appointed Paul Fagan as Regional Technical Sales


Manager in Ireland and Paul Molle as Regional Technical Sales Manager, responsible for London and the Eastern region. Fagan brings extensive


experience in business development, having worked across multiple sectors including steel, plumbing and heating. In his previous role, he successfully led a sales team covering both Ireland and the UK, driving growth and opening new sales channels for a diverse range of products. Commenting on his appointment, Fagan said: “I’m excited to be


joining Conex Bänninger at such a dynamic time for both the company and the Irish market. Conex Bänninger is a trusted and highly respected brand with a 115-year track record of delivering high- quality solutions. “The construction market in


Ireland is currently very active, with strong demand driven by high-density developments, urban regeneration and a growing focus on sustainable housing. This creates real opportunities for us to increase market share across multiple sectors. The supply model here diff ers from the UK, with products manufactured at our facilities in Spain and Poland and distributed


Aggreko appoints new Head of Temperature Control


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ggreko has appointed Chris Smith as Head of Temperature Control for the UK and Ireland, to support industrial HVAC contractors, engineers and facilities management providers operating in temperature-sensitive sectors. Smith brings more than two decades of experience with the company across European markets and will lead eff orts to deliver reliable cooling, heating and dehumidifi cation solutions during planned maintenance, system upgrades, extreme weather events and emergency outages. The appointment comes as weather-related temperature fl uctuations continue to put pressure on fi xed HVAC systems across the UK and Ireland, intensifying demand for temporary and supplementary solutions that maintain continuity when long-term infrastructure is updated or repaired. Aggreko is enhancing both its specialist engineering capability and


fl eet availability in response. This includes access to its latest low-emission technologies under the Greener Upgrades portfolio, which features hybrid temperature control packages that pair battery storage with Stage V generators to improve fuel effi ciency, reduce emissions, and increase system resilience.


through Hevac. This gives us strong logistical support and fl exibility to meet local market needs quickly and effi ciently.’ Lisa Cox, National Sales Manager,


UK & Ireland, added: “Ireland is a strategically important market for us, with high levels of construction activity across both residential and commercial sectors. Paul’s appointment is a key part of our


growth strategy. His proven sales leadership, deep market knowledge, and commercial expertise will be instrumental as we capitalise on the many opportunities ahead.” With over three decades of industry experience, Molle brings a strong track record of success in the construction sector, which includes selling Conex compression fi ttings in his early days.


Aermec appoints business development lead


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ermec UK has appointed John Pittendrigh as Business Development Manager for Data Centres and District Energy.


With more than 35 years of experience in the HVAC


industry, Pittendrigh brings a strong background in modular cooling systems, packaged plant solutions, and energy-effi cient infrastructure. His most recent focus has been on heat export and low-carbon system design, particularly for large-scale applications such as energy centres and chiller plant rooms. In his new role, Pittendrigh will focus on identifying growth opportunities,


developing client relationships and advising on the specifi cation of sustainable, cost-eff ective solutions for temperature control in data centres and distributed energy networks. The appointment comes as data centres face mounting pressures linked


to power demand, AI-driven hardware evolution and increasing sustainability targets. Aermec has stated that it is prioritising innovation to meet these sector-specifi c demands while helping clients reduce environmental impacts.


10 July 2025 • www.acr-news.com


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