As we step into the new year, here’s a roundup of the latest updates at MGI, from team achievements to crucial industry news.
👏 Team News & Achievements
- Congratulations to Amie for winning the last quarter Kudos of 2024—your dedication and hard work continue to shine!
- Ben, our Stores Manager, celebrated 4 years with MGI in December—thank you for your continued contribution.
- Bernardo reached an incredible 5 years of service with MGI this January—what an achievement!
- Ethan, our Stores Assistant, marked 2 years of service in December—your commitment doesn’t go unnoticed.
- Lewis B celebrated 1 year with MGI this January—thanks for being an integral part of the team!
🛠️ Training & Professional Development
We’re kicking off 2025 with a series of manufacturer training sessions for our engineers. These will ensure that our team remains up-to-date with the latest equipment, best practices, and safety protocols, enabling us to provide the best possible service to our customers.
⭐ Client Feedback
Great customer feedback is what drives us forward! Here’s what a new maintenance customer in Oxford had to say:
“Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the team you sent to the hotel. Their work ethic and professionalism are a credit to your company. I look forward to hopefully working with them across 2025 and beyond.”
A fantastic reflection of our team’s professionalism—well done, everyone!
📢 Industry News: DEFRA Suspends Cellar Cooler Ban
Big news for the refrigeration industry! DEFRA has suspended the January 1, 2025, ban on cellar coolers following discussions with industry representatives, manufacturers, and suppliers initial decision to classify cellar cooling systems under the EU F-gas regulation 517/2014 sparked major concern, as these systems are primarily used for product cooling rather than comfort cooling.
The key issue is how these systems are classified under F-gas regulations. The industry argues that cellar cooling is for product refrigeration, while DEFRA initially categorised it as air conditioning under the single-split ban.
What’s next?
DEFRA has now confirmed that it will not enforce the cellar cooler ban for now, pending further enquiries with the Environment Agency and the European Commission. However, the agency has warned that future enforcement is still a possibility due to the ongoing HFC phase down and the availability of lower-GWP alternatives.
We’ll continue to monitor these developments closely and provide updates on what this means for businesses and installations moving forward.
That’s all for this month! Looking forward to another great year of growth, success, and innovation at MGI.
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