Newsome Achieves REFCOM Elite Membership

Newsome is proud to announce that we have been awarded REFCOM Elite membership, the gold standard in refrigerant management accreditation in the UK. This achievement confirms our position as a trusted provider in the refrigeration and cooling sector, and recognises our commitment to safe, efficient and environmentally responsible refrigerant handling across all projects.

What Is REFCOM Elite?

REFCOM is the UK’s primary registration scheme for companies handling refrigerants. The REFCOM Elite scheme goes beyond basic legal compliance, setting higher expectations for quality, safety and environmental performance. Elite members must demonstrate full adherence to best practice across all areas of refrigerant use, from installation and commissioning through to maintenance and disposal. As a REFCOM Elite member, Newsome has proven that its work meets the highest standards in line with current legislation and industry codes of practice.

What This Means for Our Clients

REFCOM Elite status isn’t just a certificate on the wall. It’s a sign that clients can expect safe, legal, and environmentally sound refrigerant services every time they work with Newsome. Whether supplying equipment for industrial process cooling or installing commercial HVAC systems, our approach is consistent and compliant with the most rigorous standards in the sector.

Expert Installation and Maintenance

Newsome’s team carries out the installation, commissioning, decommissioning and ongoing maintenance of refrigerant systems in line with best practice. Our engineers are qualified and experienced, and every project is handled with a focus on accuracy, reliability and operational efficiency.

Environmental Awareness in Every Task

We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of refrigerant handling. This means conducting refrigerant transactions with minimal emissions, using recovery equipment specifically designed for the purpose, and ensuring systems are leak-checked, documented, and maintained to prevent unnecessary losses.

Equipment and Recovery Best Practice

Newsome uses purpose-designed refrigerant recovery equipment across all relevant tasks. This helps protect the environment, reduce wastage and ensure compliance with current F-Gas regulations. Our approach is aligned with recognised industry standards, helping clients meet their own environmental and regulatory commitments.

Waste Carrying and Disposal Compliance

As an upper tier waste carrier license holder, Newsome is qualified to transport refrigerant waste safely and legally. This covers the responsible handling of recovered gases, cylinders, and other associated materials. We ensure that waste is stored, transported and processed in line with regulatory guidelines, giving clients confidence in full chain-of-custody compliance.

Safety First, Always

We operate with a health and safety policy that meets the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). This policy is not just paperwork—it’s built into our processes, ensuring that risks are identified and managed at every stage of a project.

Transparent and Auditable Procedures

All refrigerant use, recovery and disposal activities are recorded, controlled, and fully auditable. This level of traceability protects our clients, ensures compliance, and supports sustainability reporting for businesses that need to demonstrate environmental responsibility.

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