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07 NEWS CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai acrjournal.uk The IOR Annual Conference will be held across the 21st and 22nd of April 2021, with the online event focusing on "The Journey to Net Zero Heating and Cooling – Beyond Refrigeration 2021." The conference aims to bring together experts with the knowledge, understanding and reach to help the UK address the challenge of achieving net zero heating and cooling but also to publish a set of technical case study papers that will show technical and non- technical businesses how they can move from current business as usual practices to a more sustainable way of operation, measuring their progress towards net zero. A selection of case studies will demonstrate how the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector is responding to the pressures placed upon it. Keynote speakers, including Ian Arbon, a Fellow of IMechE as a founder and past Chair of its Energy, Environmental & Sustainability Group, will discuss how to progress towards net zero. Conference themes will include Balancing Heating and Cooling Demand, Using Energy Intelligently, Making use of the Best Available Technology, Reducing the Need for Mechanical Cooling, Achieving Best System Performance, Developing the Best People and Skills and Working Together. The event will be used as a platform to support the UK Government, businesses in a range of sectors and individuals in relevant occupations to achieve national and international environmental objectives while also developing a road map for non-technical specialist business owners. For more information and to book your place, visit: https://ior.org.uk/events/netzero After initiation in September 2020, the sale of BOCK GmbH from GEA to international financial investor NORD holdings has now received approval from the relevant antitrust authorities. In addition to the headquarters in Frickenhausen, Germany, the transaction also included the China, India, and the Czech Republic subsidiaries. Following the sale, the compressor manufacturer now operates on the market as an independent company under the new name Bock GmbH. "We see the new constellation with NORD Holding, a partner with experience in medium-sized companies and a long-term orientation, as oering the best opportunities to expand our business sustainably and profitably," said Axel Scherrieble, managing director of Bock GmbH. "For our customers and partners, nothing will change except for a new e-mail ID. Existing business relationships will continue as before - including the responsible contact persons in our company. Our complete product portfolio and our comprehensive service and support services will also be available without restriction. "In close cooperation with our customers, we will consistently develop the traditional Bock brand with a view to technology, quality and innovation leadership and take it to the next level of success. Our focus is primarily on environmentally friendly and economical compressor technologies for the use of natural refrigerants such as CO2 (R744), hydrocarbons and other low-GWP refrigerants." Johnson Controls has announced the acquisition of air conditioning and refrigeration service provider Cool Solution Cool Solution designs, installs and maintains all types of comfort systems, covering ventilation, air conditioning, and heating across the commercial sector. "I am thrilled to welcome Cool Solution into the Johnson Controls family," said Gail Hunter, general manager of HVAC Solutions at Johnson Controls UK&I. "The team has created a strong business across Wales and the South West, and they will be an invaluable asset in helping to serve our nationwide customer base. Johnson Controls and Cool Solution will be stronger together, and our shared values will benefit both employees and customers alike." No immediate changes are planned with Cool Solution continuing to operate with existing sta members and immediate management structure. Matt Williams, managing director of Cool Solution, said: "I am confident the integration of Cool Solution and Johnson Controls will be a benefit not only to customers but to our teams too. After 17 years of growing the company into what it is today, it is hugely comforting to secure the continued success of the business. Thanks to our shared core values, I'm certain that the group has an amazing future ahead."