Are you considering the merits of hiring vs buying cooling equipment? Hiring equipment from IT through to manufacturing assets is a route many companies take to avoid outright purchases and keep cashflow fluid. There are many other benefits to hiring your temperature control equipment which you may not have considered: No depreciation – due to … Continued

Chiller selection requires a great deal of technical knowledge as refrigeration technology has changed considerably in the last 20 years. If you’re considering replacing a chiller which has come to the end of its lifespan, looking to upgrade to a more efficient chiller or designing a new system, its imperative that your project specification is … Continued

ICS Cool Energy has renewed it’s Carbon Trust Accreditation for another year, remaining part of the Green Business Directory as a supplier, continuing it’s dedication to providing businesses with ways to contribute and benefit from a sustainable future as part of the Carbon Trust Accredited Supplier Scheme. The Carbon Trust Accredited Supplier Scheme recognises high quality energy … Continued

Reduce Manufacturing Costs – Boost Your Green Credentials Energy consumption is typically the single biggest cost for manufacturers. In 2014, the UK’s energy consumption was equivalent to 142.8 million tonnes of oil, of which certain industrial groups consumed 24 million tonnes alone – a little under a fifth of the total[1]. It will come as … Continued

No matter the size of your business or production process, downtime can be incredibly disruptive, incurring large costs and even causing issues when trying to meet customer demand. Chiller and system maintenance is vital to mitigate the risk of downtime, extend the lifetime of your equipment and provide peace of mind that you are doing … Continued

Formed in 1974 the HAE is a non-profit trade association that helps support and set standard throughout the hire industry including small tool, plant and equipment sectors. Its activities include setting standards, providing best practice and legal frameworks, running training schemes and lobbying the Government on behalf of its 900 members. As a member of … Continued

With the MET office issuing weather warnings, and the cold weather setting in, your chilled water systems will certainly be put to the test. Following a comprehensive chiller maintenance program should prepare you well for running your equipment in extreme conditions if undertaken regularly. However, there are some extra precautions you can take now to … Continued

UK manufacturers face many challenges today from the rising cost of raw materials, legislation changes such as EcoDesign, skills shortage and embracing the new technology that Industry 4.0 brings. At ICS Cool Energy, we understand the specific challenges and needs of manufacturers – ultimately providing customers with the best quality products whilst reducing manufacturing costs. … Continued

Refrigerant selection has become an extremely complex task with F-gas legislation requiring a reduction in the use of HFC refrigerants and a move towards the use of refrigerants with lower global warming potential (GWP). There is no off-the shelf solution when it comes to refrigerants, particularly for low temperature applications. It’s a balancing act between … Continued