News Archive - March 2021
The Viessmann Group grew in 2020
30 March 2021
The Viessmann Group has announced record revenue in 2020 of €2.8 billion....
Viessmann is No. 1 trade partner in Germany
30 March 2021
Viessmann has received the Germany heating industry’s "No. 1 trade partner" award for the 16th consecutive time....
Baxi supports Kickstart Scheme
29 March 2021
In a bid to help young people into the heating industry and improve the services for installers and their customers, Baxi has announced it will be taking part in the Government’s Kickstart scheme....
Off-grid BioLPG produces 81% carbon savings
29 March 2021
Rinnai has completed a detailed report into the possible savings of 81% on carbon emissions if off-grid sites convert to using BioLPG as the main fuel source....
Radiator industry challenges CE mark ruling
25 March 2021
Following the UK’s exit from the EU, members of the Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC) have joined forces to challenge the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on a ruling not to allow transfer ...
Webinar series for HVAC professsionals
24 March 2021
SPX Cooling Technologies has created a series of live educational webinars on Zoom, where attendees can ask questions and participate in polls....
ESi acquired by Addtech Group
24 March 2021
UK-based heating controls manufacturer ESi Controls has new owners with effect from 1 April.
Powerful case for air quality
23 March 2021
Improving air quality is not just the right thing to do in terms of public health but will also have a significant impact on business profitability and productivity, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....
IAQ training via webinar
22 March 2021
UK air conditioning installers and consultants are being invited to participate in Carrier’s latest Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses online via webinar....
Hydrogen boilers showcased in public demonstration
22 March 2021
Baxi Heating and Worcester Bosch have taken a leading role in the drive to net zero and low-carbon technology by showcasing hydrogen boilers in the UK’s first 100% Hydrogen Home public demonstration....
ISH Digital open this week
22 March 2021
The sanitation and HVAC sector is meeting until 26 March at ISH digital 2021.
At the digitally streamed opening ceremony, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Peter Altmaier, emphasised the vital role to be played by the building sector in achieving the climate goals.
Plan to create green jobs and slash emissions from industry, schools and hospitals
19 March 2021
The Business and Energy Secretary has announced an ambitious blueprint to deliver the world’s first low-carbon industrial sector and over £1 billion to cut emissions from industry, schools and hospitals.
Energy data must underpin decarbonisation plan
19 March 2021
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the Government’s £1bn decarbonisation strategy to improve the performance of industrial and commercial buildings....
Research targets steam boiler uptake
19 March 2021
The ability to adapt and recover sustainably and productively will drive demand for more efficient steam technology in 2021 according to Aggreko’s latest industry research, which surveyed over 200 organisations across the public and private sector....
Traditional pipework and theft risk
19 March 2021
With the value of raw materials regularly increasing, REHAU is urging M&E specifiers and contractors to consider traditional pipework alternatives in order to reduce risk of theft....
Quitting coal – NHS coal fired boiler replaced
19 March 2021
Centrica Business Solutions is set to deliver a programme of energy efficiency measures for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation trust which will see one of the two final coal boilers across the NHS estate decommissioned....
Virtual events offer advice on renewables
18 March 2021
OFTEC registered technicians looking to expand into the renewables sector can sign up now for the second in a series of free interactive webinars hosted by OFTEC and MCS, which goes out live tomorrow....
Stelrad starts planting its own forest
17 March 2021
Radiator manufacturer Stelrad has been implementing its own pathway to environmental awareness as part of its corporate social responsibility policy....
BCIA appoints new executive officer
17 March 2021
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced that George Lee will be taking over the role of executive officer....
Change in attitudes to air quality
17 March 2021
New research has revealed changes in attitudes related to air quality which are likely to impact employers as restrictions are eased....
Fernox appoints new European commercial director
15 March 2021
Water treatment manufacturer, Fernox, has announced the appointment of Charel Marais as the company’s new European commercial director....
New leadership to accelerate growth for ventilation systems supplier
15 March 2021
Ventilation specialist S&P UK has announced a double promotion in its senior leadership team to help accelerate growth plans in 2021....
Samsung partners with Midsummer
15 March 2021
Samsung, the climate solutions specialist, has joined forces with renewable products distributor Midsummer Energy....
Momentum grows for Digital ISH
15 March 2021
The first digital edition of ISH, the HVAC and Water trade fair, opens its virtual door on 22 March.
In addition to a host of interesting topics and an extensive programme of events, the focus will be on the innovative products being shown by the approximately 350 exhibitors in the sanitation and HVAC sector.
Baxi Heating appoints heat pump business development manager
15 March 2021
Baxi Heating UK and Ireland has appointed specification specialist Ryan Kirkwood to the role of heat pump business development manager....
Alliance welcomes CLC zero carbon plan
15 March 2021
Actuate UK, the engineering services alliance, has welcomed the Construction Leadership’s Council’s CO2nstruct Zero Programme and its focus on measuring and delivering substantial low carbon performance across the industry....
Amended pipework cleaning guide published
15 March 2021
BSRIA has announced the publication of an amended version of its guide on pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems....
The road to success for heat pump installers
15 March 2021
A survey commissioned by TermoPlus heat pumps has identified key success factors for heat pump installers....
Co-operation and unity of action key to decarbonisation
15 March 2021
Heating specialist Rinnai has called for close co-operation and unity of effort by all interested parties of the global energy industry in order to achieve decarbonisation of our entire societal structure....
Entries open for HVR Awards
10 March 2021
Entries are now open for The HVR Awards 2021 – the prestigious scheme for the recognition of excellence from across the heating and ventilating sector....
BCIA contributes to Government review of Part L of Building Regulations
10 March 2021
A working group from the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) membership recently contributed to a review of the Government’s proposed changes to Part L of the Building Regulations....
A'warming' sign to the nation's stately homes
10 March 2021
A new ‘Climate Hazard’ interactive map published by the National Trust has compounded Aggreko’s concerns for construction companies, contractors, conservationists, and all those involved in historical preservation over growing humidity in the UK and ...
OFTEC and MCS virtual events demystify route to renewables
05 March 2021
OFTEC registered heating technicians looking to expand into the renewables market can find out how to make the most of this business opportunity thanks to a new series of free, interactive virtual briefings hosted by OFTEC in partnership with MCS....
Positive and puzzled – BESA reacts to Budget
05 March 2021
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak deserves credit for increasing investment in apprentices, committing to infrastructure investment and low carbon projects in the Budget, but cuts to the Green Homes Grant and failure to address the industry’s concerns of ...
Vaillant welcomes apprenticeship funding
05 March 2021
Vaillant has welcomed the Government's proposed investment in creating new traineeships and further incentives for employers to hire apprentices....
Johnson Controls acquires Cool Solution
05 March 2021
Johnson Controls, the global specialist in smart and sustainable buildings, has announced it has acquired Cool Solution, a prominent service provider of air conditioning and refrigeration within the UK and Ireland....
JS Wright appoints human resources manager
05 March 2021
Birmingham-based mechanical and electrical building services specialist JS Wright has appointed Darrell Mitchell as its new human resources manager....
Opening windows will not protect schools, says BESA
04 March 2021
The return of thousands of children to schools in England next week has reignited the debate about how best to minimise the risk of virus transmission including the need for better ventilation, according to the Building Engineering Services.
The Association believes that decades of under-investment in school buildings has been brought sharply into focus by the pandemic. It says current strategies focused around “natural” ventilation are not adequate for dealing with the current health emergency or to give school children the healthy conditions they need for the future.
Industry welcomes budget commitments
04 March 2021
Industry commentators are largely encouraged by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget in which he recommited to existing green policies and offered extra support to businesses, the self-employed and SMEs...
ELCO appoints new area sales manager
02 March 2021
Commercial heating manufacturer ELCO Heating Solutions has appointed Paul Mickleburgh as area sales manager for the South East of England....
Equipment hire key to post-lockdown recovery
02 March 2021
Innovative equipment hiring strategies could be key for COVID-impacted organisations looking to ramp up production and improve competitiveness following the loosening of lockdown restrictions, says a manufacturing sector expert....
WHO campaigner backs ‘beginner’s guide’ to indoor air quality
01 March 2021
With public interest in the quality of the air we breathe at an all-time high, a new ‘Beginners Guide’ to improving Indoor Air Quality’ (IAQ) has gained the support of one of the UK’s most high-profile child health campaigners....
Whitepaper targets heat pumps as climate neutral solution
01 March 2021
Samsung has published its latest whitepaper report on ‘The Indoor Climate Solution of tomorrow for Residential Buildings’ and discusses how the use of heat pumps and smart solutions can create a sustainable heating and cooling system in order to ...
PACAIR adds Applied Projects to expand customer service
01 March 2021
Bespoke design and air conditioning supplier, PACAIR has expanded its range of services with the addition of a specialist applied project team, which will assist customers looking to capitalise on the many opportunities behind the legislative drive ...