News Archive - December 2024
Celebrating Tony Smith’s 25 years at SBS
19 December 2024
Smiths Brothers Stores is celebrating sales director Tony Smith's 25 years with the company....
Record performance for Mansfield Pollard
19 December 2024
Air management specialist Mansfield Pollard is on track to meet its five-year growth plan after posting increased turnover and profitability in its latest financial results....
Improvement in heat pump performance highlighted by new Electrification of Heat Demonstration Report
19 December 2024
The Heat Pump Association has welcomed the publication of the Electrification of Heat Demonstration (EoH) report, funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This comprehensive study sought to explore the feasibility of a ...
The building controls industry in 2024 - A retrospective look back
19 December 2024
With a major focus on decarbonising buildings and environmental sustainability throughout the built environment, it’s an encouraging time for the building controls sector – much has been achieved, both by the Building Controls Industry Association (...
CIBSE unveils its modern new head office in the heart of London
19 December 2024
CIBSE has opened its new head office in the Farringdon area of central London. This relocation marks a monumental milestone in CIBSE’s history, following 44 years at its previous home in Balham....
Groupe Atlantic’s Darren Finley appointed Chair of ICOM
12 December 2024
Darren Finley, managing director for commercial products at Groupe Atlantic UK & ROI Division, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM) - a not-for-profit trade association, ...
Carrier aiming for pole position in 2025
12 December 2024
Carrier Commercial recently welcomed a record number of customers to its annual conference, held this year at Silverstone, which included special guest speaker, former Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill....
Recruitment drive for low carbon heating apprenticeships in Greater Manchester
12 December 2024
Daikin, in partnership with Bolton College, is launching a recruitment campaign to engage five apprentices for its Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship programme. The trailblazing course is being rolled out for the first time this ...
Navigator hands over years fund raising total to Sands, Bedfordshire
12 December 2024
Plumbing and heating supplier Navigator recently met up with Paolo and Dalbir from Sands, Bedfordshire at Sands Memorial Gardens to hand over the proceeds of 2024 fund raising and make the cheque presentation....
New study reveals extent of mould in social housing
12 December 2024
An overwhelming majority of UK social landlords report having mould issues in properties under their remit, according to new research out today - and the results reveal that landlords are at a loss on how to deal with their mould-ridden properties....
Airzone HVAC Control and Integrated Solutions set to launch in UK
12 December 2024
Airzone, a leading manufacturer of HVAC control and integration systems has announced a formal UK launch. The strategic decision comes at a critical time for the UK in terms of remaining on track with the government’s net zero target....
£75m deployed to scale city-wide heat network in Bradford
05 December 2024
1Energy, the low-carbon city heat network developer, has secured £75m of investment and three anchor customers for its heat pump-powered network in Bradford. With the support of its key partners – the University of Bradford, Bradford College, and ...
Funded heat network training launched
05 December 2024
Heat Networks are set to play an important role in the UK's transition to Net Zero, with plans to increase their share of the heat market from under 3% today to 20% by 2050. To help installers, facilities managers (FMs), specifiers and others in ...
OFTEC webinar series supports industry transition to Net Zero
05 December 2024
A new series of webinars has been launched by OFTEC as part of the trade association’s continued commitment to helping technicians navigate changes in the industry as the off-grid sector transitions to low carbon heating....
Heat Pump Association welcomes Minister for Energy Consumers at first Annual Reception
05 December 2024
On the 27th of November, the Heat Pump Association (HPA) held their first Annual Reception, gathering members and key stakeholders from across the heat pump sector....
Wilo calls for industry action following Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak fines
05 December 2024
Following recent fines issued over an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease at a sheltered housing accommodation, Wilo is urging stakeholders involved in heating, plumbing and building services to avoid making the same errors....