INDUSTRY NEWS
UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF HVAC+R
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rganisers of UK Construction Week have announced the launch of HVAC+R in partnership with Datateam Business Media.
This event dedicated to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries will take place as part of UK Construction Week London (Excel 7-9 May 2025). The launch of HVAC+R comes at a time of
growth for UK Construction Week with additions to the London event including brand new sections Workwear & PPE Live in partnership with PCIAW, Onsite On Hire, a showcase of the latest tools and machinery as well as an array of international pavilions from Italy, China and Turkey. UK Construction Week will also be co-located with The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces making this event the largest construction exhibition in the UK. Now in its’ 10th year, UK Construction Week is looking forward to delivering a visitor experience that celebrates the built environment and off ers more value than ever before to construction professionals. The strategic partnership between Datateam Business Media and UK Construction Week will build upon 11 years of the ACR Show and HVAC
& Refrigeration Live that previously ran at Excel London from 2012 to 2023. The audience of 18,000 visitors expected at UK Construction Week London will provide a platform for HVAC+R businesses to reach housebuilders, developers, contractors, housing associations and local authorities. Datateam Business Media will also bring their
breadth of expertise to the event as publishers of leading industry publications including Heating & Ventilating Review, PHAM News - Plumbing, Heating and Air Movement News Magazine, ACR News - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, BSEE - Building Services & Environmental Engineer and Energy in Buildings & Industry Monthly magazine. UK Construction Week Divisional Director Sam
Patel commented: “Partnering with Datateam Business Media allows us to bring unmatched expertise and resources to this event. Together, we are creating a platform that showcases the essential role HVAC and refrigeration play in modern construction and net zero initiatives.” Datateam Media Director Paul Ryder said: ‘We
are thrilled to partner with UK Construction Week to launch HVAC+R. This collaboration allows us to call
upon our industry expertise to continue providing a dedicated platform for HVAC and refrigeration businesses. We are confi dent that HVAC+R will off er invaluable opportunities for industry professionals to connect, innovate, and drive the future of sustainable climate solutions.’ HVAC+R is also supported by key industry associations including Building Engineering Services Association, Federation of Environmental Trade Associations, Heat Pump Association and Institute of Refrigeration. Following the London show in May 2025, UKCW Birmingham returns to the NEC from 30 September to 2 October 2025.
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LABOUR MP VISITS BAXI’S PRESTON PRODUCTION FACILITY
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axi welcomed Maya Ellis, the newly elected Labour MP for Ribble Valley, to its Preston production facility on 10 January. As part of the visit, Maya was given a tour of the factory and met with key members of Baxi’s leadership team, including Darren Ingram, Operations Director; Rob Pearse, Residential Business Director, and Jeff House, Director of External Aff airs & Policy. Discussions focussed on Baxi’s 160-year brand heritage in the local area, its role supporting millions of UK homeowners with heating and hot water, its future direction in low-carbon heating, and its ongoing ambition to support customers through the energy transition. Also highlighted was Baxi’s commitment to local employment and investment as a leading manufacturer in the region, aligning well with Maya’s priorities in her new role. Of interest was Baxi’s innovative progress
in heat networks and the role of Baxi Packaged Solutions based at the Preston factory site. The Government sees heat networks as contributing up to 20% of the UK’s heating provision, playing an important role alongside the growth of the heat pump market and hybrid heating solutions. Baxi highlighted its most recent “hybrids” white paper, which explores the relevant policy landscape and outlines strategies to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon heating technologies. The tour also provided an opportunity to
showcase prefabricated solutions and plant rooms, the boiler production line, and the cylinder line – including those designed for heat pumps – further underscoring Baxi’s leadership in sustainable heating solutions.
Commenting on the site visit, Maya said: “Baxi’s
commitment to innovation and its impact as a local employer are truly impressive. Seeing the company’s eff orts to lead in the energy transition
through advancements in heat networks and heat pump technologies reinforces the importance of fostering partnerships between businesses and policymakers. I’m looking forward to working closely with Baxi to address the challenges and opportunities in achieving a low-carbon future.”
6 February 2025
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