INDUSTRY NEWS Inbrief
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has appointed FairHeat to provide further technical support for further development of the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS).
https://fairheat.com
Demi Bozkurt has joined the Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM) and Manufacturers of Equipment for Heat Networks Association (MEHNA) as the new technical offi cer.
www.icom.org.uk
Copeland and Daikin, two specialists in HVAC solutions, have announced the expansion of their existing joint venture into Europe which will see the introduction of advanced inverter swing rotary compressors, power electronics and controls designed for European residential heat pumps.
daikin.co.uk
copeland.com
The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has celebrated its 30th anniversar with its fi rst-ever conference, bringing together members, policy makers and industry leaders to refl ect on three decades of progress and discuss how the sector can continue to move forward at pace.
www.heatpumps.org.uk
CIBSE’s recent conference, ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’, brought together senior engineers, architects, innovators and policymakers at the Royal Society in London to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities within building performance.
www.cibse.org
Daikin has pioneered the process for securing SAP database recognition for multi split air- conditioning systems, marking a signifi cant industry milestone and a major achievement for teams across the business.
www.daikin.co.uk
Worcester Bosch has announced that its chief executive, Carl Arntzen, will be retiring in early 2026. He will be succeeded by current sales & marketing director, Jo Shepherd, who has been with the business on its legal board since 2022.
www.worcester-bosch.co.uk
NEW BAXI APPOINTMENT FUTUREPROOFS COMPANY GROWTH IN HEAT PUMPS
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axi has announced the appointment of Scott Riley to the newly created position
of head of technical solutions - residential. In this role Scott will lead on technical design and delivery for Baxi’s residential division, future proofi ng the company’s continued growth in the heat pump market. Scott will manage Baxi’s new
technical back-offi ce team, supporting the design of new build and retrofi t residential heat pump solutions. Together with his team of pre-sales technicians, Scott will develop residential heat pump sales propositions and solutions that meet customer needs, while creating a best-in-class technical support function in pre and post sales activities. He has extensive experience of the heating industry,
Above: Baxi’s new head of technical solutions – residential, Scott Riley
having spent his early years as an engineer on renewables, commercial and domestic appliances. He subsequently moved into refrigerant and F gas training, including a stint delivering heat pump training at Baxi, before expanding out into developing comprehensive aftersales propositions with industry professionals. Scott said: “I’m passionate about heat pump technology which I consider
to be the most suitable and established carbon neutral choice right now to support the UK’s transition to cleaner heat. As the technical liaison between Baxi’s award- winning customer service team, its engineers and the external Baxi sales team, I’m looking forward to helping drive heat pump deployment with best-practice design and delivery.”
LONG-SERVING IDEAL HEATING DUO BRING CURTAIN DOWN ON COMBINED 90 YEARS OF SERVICE
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wo senior leaders at manufacturer
Ideal Heating have called time on remarkable careers which span close to a century of combined service. John Glanville, Ideal’s chief information offi cer, joined the business in 1977 as a computer operator. Over the course of nearly fi ve decades, he has played a pivotal role in shaping Ideal’s technology strategy. From pioneering the adoption of mobile
communications, to spearheading advancements in cloud computing and artifi cial intelligence, John has consistently positioned Ideal at the forefront of technological innovation. Also retiring in December is Debbie Skalli, Ideal’s HR
director, who, in a 41-year career, has had a profound impact on the company’s people strategy, supporting the progression of countless colleagues and maintaining the ethos of Ideal Heating as a family-focused business. John will be succeeded as chief information offi cer by Barry Dixon, currently Ideal’s chief information offi cer designate. Likewise, Debbie’s role of HR director will be assumed
by Miriam Moore, currently HR director designate and previously HR manager.
WILO IRELAND APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR
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ichard Swinburne has been
appointed as the
new managing director of Wilo Ireland as one of the global leaders in water technology and energy-effi cient pump solutions targets growth in data centres, water management and traditional HVAC in residential and commercial areas. With over 20 years of experience across the utilities,
Above: Richard Swinburne (left) with mamanging director Lee Tebbatt (right)
HVAC and industrial sectors, Richard possesses a wealth of knowledge in pump and water-delivery applications, with his most recent position being the managing director of Xylem Water Solutions Ireland. Richard said: “The strides that Wilo has been making
as a group with regards to sustainability is what initially drew me to the position. As four-time winners of the top EcoVadis platinum sustainability rating, and with climate- neutral factories all across Europe, Wilo’s emphasis on environmental consciousness mirrors my own ideals of prioritising eco-friendly practice across building services, water management and industry.” Richard’s appointment comes at a critical point for Ireland and its infrastructure, water and energy landscape, with reports about how the country is facing challenges with electricity demand potentially outstripping supply. With this in mind, Richard’s focus is supporting the industry with unlocking energy effi ciencies, with the business able to off er energy audits, identifying old, ineffi cient pumps in commercial applications and supplying modern alternatives.
6 January 2026
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