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British Gas seeks 1,100 for insulation work
British Gas seeks 1,100 for insulation work  11-Mar-2010


HSE investigates CO link after newly-wed's death 11-Mar-2010
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the case of a woman who was found dead at home of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

Curzon move creates heating super branch 11-Mar-2010
In a bid to create a new heating and plumbing "super branch", heating parts specialist Curzon is relocating its Edinburgh outlet to be next to its sister brand Graham's in the Scottish city.

Construct becomes NSCC member 11-Mar-2010
Construct, the concrete structures group has joined the National Specialist Contractors' Council (NSCC).

Price joins Oceanair UK Price joins Oceanair UK 10-Mar-2010
Mike Price, formerly senior sales engineer with Daikin UK, has joined Oceanair UK.

Fire at Calorex destroys 20% of production 5-Mar-2010
Calorex Heat Pumps says it will be back in full production within weeks after a fire completely destroyed one of three buildings at its UK headquarters.



Legal Matters: Wage increase is a bonus, however small 1-Nov-2009
While politicians and experts debate the perceived pros and cons of notional big hitters in the banking sector receiving bonuses, spare a thought for workers at the other end of the pay scale, insists Fergal Dowling, head of employment law at Irwin Mitchell.

Health and Safety Matters: New ACS must be slimmer and friendlier 1-Nov-2009
Gas safety testing has become overly complicated and puts too much of a burden on employers, according to Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA, who welcomes the imminent review of the ACS testing regime.

Company Profile: Knowledge and advice puts TA ahead   Company Profile: Knowledge and advice puts TA ahead 1-Nov-2009
Nigel Huggins, managing director of Tour & Andersson, is driven. He wants the company to be the market leader in balancing valves in the UK and Middle East and he will not rest even when that happens. There is still more to do, to grow organically and by acquisition.

Contractor Profile: Stable base allows steady growth Contractor Profile: Stable base allows steady growth 1-Nov-2009
Mark Gledhill, director of Huddersfield-based Crowther & Shaw, talks to Paul Braithwaite about satisified customers who make up a vast client base which gives the company the stability from which it can grow and prosper.

Burning issue: Passing on the Gas Safe message 1-Nov-2009
Jeff Learman, director of stakeholder relations at Gas Safe Register, asks the very blunt question: who is better served in their home when it comes to gas safety – an owner-occupier or a social housing tenant?

SPC introduce new revolutionary Peltier heater SPC introduce new revolutionary Peltier heater 12-Mar-2010
S & P Coil Products Limited (SPC) have introduced a revolutionary Peltier heater to complement the MINIB range of trench and floor standing heaters. The new Peltier units are perimeter convectors which use the heat energy stored within the circulating fluid to power an integral fan. In such a way significantly more air is blown across the heat exchanger than would be available to conventional natural buoyancy convectors.

Armacell adds anti-microbial protection Armacell adds anti-microbial protection 8-Mar-2010
Class O Armaflex engineered foam insulation materials, including sheets, tubes and coils are now supplied with built-in anti-microbial protection providing continuous and lifelong protection against the proliferation of potentially infectious agents.

Hilti open days provide cost saving offers Hilti open days provide cost saving offers 11-Mar-2010
For the first time ever, Hilti are running open days over a two day period at all 21 of their Hilti Centres nationwide.

Daikin 'Emura' Residential Air Conditioner Wins Prestigious International Design Award Daikin 'Emura' Residential Air Conditioner Wins Prestigious International Design Award 11-Mar-2010
Daikin Europe NV has won an IF Product Design Award for its recently introduced 'Emura' design led heat pump room air conditioning fan coil unit.

Daikin Altherma HT Heat Pump Chosen as Most Significant Renewable Energy Innovation in 2009    Daikin Altherma HT Heat Pump Chosen as Most Significant Renewable Energy Innovation in 2009 11-Mar-2010
The Daikin Altherma High Temperature (HT) heat pump has received two prestigious Rushlight 2009 Awards, which were presented at a gala dinner, held on 28 January, following The Rushlight Clean Technologies Show at London's Royal National Hall. Daikin won the Ground and Air Source Power Award and also the Rushlight Natural Energy Award, in appreciation of "the most significant overall contribution to renewable energy technology during 2009."

Study confirms Lindab's new safe click ductwork system is easy on the clock - and the back Study confirms Lindab's new safe click ductwork system is easy on the clock - and the back 26-Feb-2010
A scientific study confirms of the real benefits to ductworkers' health and safety offered by the new Lindab range of Smart Tools.

Caring Specflue Caring Specflue 24-Feb-2010
Underwriting their reputation is the caring company in the chimney accessory and flue sector, Specflue is delighted to announce exclusive distributorship to the trade of the quality range of audible FireAngel carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.




Heat pumps don't need bad publicity
by Paul Braithwaite

Hotting up at Hendra's home
by Graham Hendra

Challenging the snake oil sellers
by Mike Malina


ComfortDisc Heating, Air Conditioning & Heat Recovery ComfortDisc Heating, Air Conditioning & Heat Recovery
ComfortDisc is an innovative HVAC system that can deliver warm air heating, air conditioning and heat recovery (HRV) through modular air handling units. ...

ARMACELL ADDS ANTI-MICROBIAL PROTECTION ARMACELL ADDS ANTI-MICROBIAL PROTECTION
Class O Armaflex engineered foam insulation materials, including sheets, tubes and coils are now supplied with built-in anti-microbial protection providing continuous and lifelong protection against the proliferation of potentially infectious agents....

Are you certified?
Quidos operates fgasregister.com, an online portal for Fgas company certification, allowing for SRAC companies to comply with the new laws, for more information visit www.fgasregister.com ...

NIBE F205P NIBE F205P
The NIBE F205P is a controlled domestic ventilation system with heat recovery via a heat pump for heating and domestic hot water. ...

Riello launch the Liquid Biofuel 'Flexible' oil burner Riello launch the Liquid Biofuel 'Flexible' oil burner
Riello has updated its Oil and Dual Fuel Burner ranges for operation with all commercial oil fuels including Gas Oil, ULSD, Kerosene and Liquid Biofuel....

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