Welcome to the September edition of Refcom's newsletter providing you with latest industry news.

F-Gas Figures Prove Commitment to Compliance

Latest industry figures show that over a quarter of in-scope engineers have already gained F-Gas qualifications.  This is excellent news for the SRACHP sector and reflects the growing opinion that obtaining full certification is a necessity from a business perspective as well as a legal one. Read more

F-Gas Qualifications

To find your nearest F-Gas qualification provider take a look at Refcom's F-Gas qualification page and download the list of training providers. Read more

Don't forget in preparation for July 2011 Refcom are offering a 15% discount to members who upgrade their Interim Certification to Full Certification before 4 January 2011. Read more

Refcom Advisory Committee to Supervise F-Gas Best Practice

To oversee the activity of F-Gas certification and best practice in handling refrigerants, Refcom has established an advisory committee comprising of leading industry figures.  The Refcom Advisory Committee will operate at summary level to supervise both Refcom's Defra approved mandatory F-Gas certification scheme and Refcom Elite's voluntary scheme. Read more

50% Discount on Heat Pump Seminar for Refcom Certificated Businesses

Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, Heat Pumps Today is running a series of seminars across the UK covering the basics of heat pump technology, legislation, training, government grants and market trends.  Places on the full day event are £99 plus vat, however Refcom has secured a discounted rate for Refcom Certificated businesses of £50 plus vat.  To take advantage of this offer and book your place, the discounted rate is only available by telephoning Jo Crane at Heat Pumps Today on 01778 392046. Read more

Coffee Break Competition 

Refcom now sponsors the Coffee Break Competition in ACR Today.  This month's competition is a simple F-Gas related word search.  The winner will receive a fabulous Tom Tom satellite navigation system.  One runner-up will win a Roberts DAB radio.  If you don't already subscribe, click here for more information and look out for more great prizes in October.