FETA Lunch 2023

FETA’s flagship networking event – the renowned Annual Luncheon – recently brought together industry peers from across the heating, ventilation, building controls, refrigeration and air conditioning industries, with over 600 manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors joining guests from Government departments, otherindustry associations, related institutes and members of the press.

Now in its 32^nd year, the luncheon took place on Thursday 20^th April at The Brewery on London’s Chiswell Street. Celebrating the hard work and effort that makes the industry tick, assembled guests were treated to a three-course lunch, followed by speeches from FETA Chairman Mark Hughes and special guest speaker Martin Sixsmith – a respected journalist, presenter and author.

As well as thanking those who offer up their time and expertise to further the causes of the various FETA trade associations, Mark Hughes used his speech to highlight some of the changes witnessed since the last FETA luncheon, in particular the introduction of legislation that will impact upon the UK’s Net Zero targets and the establishment of the Building Safety Regulator. Mr Hughes then addressed concerns surrounding the ongoing revision of the F-Gas regulations and commented: “The EU is deep in the process of detailed negotiations around the revision of the F-Gas regulations which relates to refrigerant used in heat pumps, air conditioning and refrigerated products. The process is not yet over, but it is fair to say that currently we have significant concerns that the EU may be focusing on legislation which, while reducing the Global Warming Potential, GWP, for refrigerants, does so at the expense of the much bigger prize of energy efficiency.”

FETA CEO Chris Yates was delighted with the success of the event and commented: “I would like to thank everyone who attended this year’s event, as well as our sponsors and organisers - your support is hugely appreciated. Our members continue to bring about positive change in the face of uncertain economic conditions and I’m pleased that so many colleagues have been able to attend the Annual Luncheon and celebrate the collective efforts of the industry during a challenging 12 month period.”