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HVR awards – still time to enter

There’s still time before the August 29 deadline to enter the HVR Awards so don’t waste any time in getting your entries prepared. You can visit www.hvrawards .com for details and entry forms or click on the links provided below.Send them to The ...

19 Aug 2014

Ideal brings mobile unit to installers

Hull manufacturer, Ideal Boilers, is urging installers to prepare for a busy heating season by taking time to update their knowledge and skills.The company boasts two dedicated ‘Training Centres of Excellence’, serving installers in the South East ...

19 Aug 2014

New sales director for Elco UK

ELCO UK, formerly MHS Boilers, has appointed Gavin Watson as its new Sales Director. He will be responsible for the nationwide sales team and further development of the commercial range of heating, hot water and renewable products.Having worked in ...

19 Aug 2014

Get ready for ErP, says Baxi

With the Energy Related Product Directive – or ErP – due to be implemented in just over a year’s time, there is a busy time ahead for the commercial and residential heating industry. Installers, specifiers, contractors and manufacturers alike need ...

19 Aug 2014

Bosch technical support expands

Following a continued period of growth, leading manufacturer Bosch Commercial and Industrial Heating has added to its expanding sales team with the appointment of two new heating and hot water specialists. Ben Richardson joins Bosch as CHP ...

19 Aug 2014

Fernox invests to enhance laboratory services

Fernox has made a significant investment into its UK laboratories, increasing size and capacity, appointing new and dedicated staff members as well as installing £200,000 worth of state-of-the-art equipment. The Fernox System Health Check is a ...

19 Aug 2014

Installer selected for Squad UK to compete for place in WorldSkills Championships

Chris Bailie, of Toshiba Air Conditioning accredited installer BL Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, has been selected for Squad UK to compete for a place in the refrigeration and air conditioning section of the WorldSkills championships, being ...

19 Aug 2014

University isn't the only option says ICOM

Many young people across the country have recently found out their A level results – some will have done better than expected while others will have been disappointed. But, with record numbers of graduates fighting for jobs is university always the ...

18 Aug 2014

Index reveals marginal fall in cost of energy

Energy prices have slipped a further two per cent in the first quarter of 2014, sitting marginally higher than they were 12 months ago, latest data from the Lorien Energy Index (LEI) has revealed. The Lorien Energy Index, which is produced by Lorien ...

18 Aug 2014

Installer roadshow aims to demystify ground source heat pumps

Kensa Heat Pumps are taking to the roads of Britain this autumn and winter to help installers demystify the RHI and unearth the mysteries of ground source heat pumps.The roadshow begins in September and runs throughout October and November, re-...

14 Aug 2014

Launch of European Customer Learning Centre

Bruno Nicolas, vice president and general manager Building Efficiency of Johnson Controls, welcomed guests to a customer event, themed ‘Maximise profits through operational improvement’ which officially launched Johnson Controls Customer & ...

14 Aug 2014

Industry feedback sought on BIM Product Data Templates

CIBSE’s BIM Steering Group – in partnership with a number of industry bodies and professional engineering institutions – has developed a Building Information Modelling (BIM) initiative, Product Data Templates (PDTs), designed to fast-track the flow ...

12 Aug 2014

Elta named one of Britain's most inspiring companies

The Elta Group has been named in the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) list of the most exciting and dynamic small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. The landmark report, entitled “1000 Companies to inspire Britain”, seeks for the ...

12 Aug 2014

New research challenges the perception that sustainability costs

New research challenges the perception that sustainable buildings are necessarily more costly to construct, by presenting the actual costs and savings associated with a wide range of sustainable building strategies.The research team from Sweett ...

12 Aug 2014

Fläkt Woods to attend AUE conference

FLÄKT WOODS SUPPORTS AUE CONFERENCEFläkt Woods will be attending the 2014 AUE (Association of University Engineers) Conference, which is due to be held at the University of Bradford on 3, 4 and 5 September. The theme of this year’s event will focus ...

11 Aug 2014

Family business wins Fernox bundle

Fernox has named Matthew Follan, director of family owned business Sun Realm Heating (pictured right) as the latest bundle winner in its 50th anniversary promotion. The business has been using Fernox Protector F1 and Fernox Cleaner F3 for many years ...

8 Aug 2014

Airedale strengthens commercial team

Cooling specialist, Airedale International, is pleased to welcome on board a further expert in refrigeration and air conditioning to strengthen its commercial team.Rob Rhodes joins Airedale as area sales Engineer for the North West alongside Paul ...

8 Aug 2014

Two new appointments at Dimplex

Electric heating specialist Dimplex has strengthened its sales team, with two new appointments, Elwyn Williams and Howard Fincham, who join the team as regional business development managers for installed products.Elwyn Williams joins Dimplex from ...

8 Aug 2014

Pipe Center and Climate Center raise money for Help the Heroes

A team from Pipe Center and Climate Center hit the road earlier this month for a 60-mile charity cycle ride through the lanes of glorious Worcestershire.The event was in memory of Rob Townley, from Pipe Center’s Gloucester branch, who died earlier ...

8 Aug 2014

Specialist contractors get boost from improving economy

Improving economic conditions are benefitting the specialist sector, according to the latest NSCC State of Trade Survey.

5 Aug 2014

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HVR awards – still time to enter

Ideal brings mobile unit to installers

New sales director for Elco UK

Get ready for ErP, says Baxi

Bosch technical support expands

Fernox invests to enhance laboratory services

Installer selected for Squad UK to compete for place in WorldSkills Championships

University isn't the only option says ICOM

Index reveals marginal fall in cost of energy

Installer roadshow aims to demystify ground source heat pumps

Launch of European Customer Learning Centre

Industry feedback sought on BIM Product Data Templates

Elta named one of Britain's most inspiring companies

New research challenges the perception that sustainability costs

Fläkt Woods to attend AUE conference

Family business wins Fernox bundle

Airedale strengthens commercial team

Two new appointments at Dimplex

Pipe Center and Climate Center raise money for Help the Heroes

Specialist contractors get boost from improving economy

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