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News Archive - November 2023

Acquisition sees BITZER invest in the use of ORC systems 23 November 2023

BITZER, the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump specialist, acquired Czech company BPOWER in late October 2023....


Spirotech appoints new UK technical advisor 23 November 2023

Spirotech, the leading manufacturer for system water treatment solutions, has appointed its new UK Technical Advisor, who will also be the host of its new training sessions for domestic and commercial heating engineers....


Baxi roundtable explores improved opportunities for women in construction 23 November 2023

Following the launch of the Construction Inclusion Coalition in September, founder member Baxi hosted a roundtable discussion at RIBA, The Royal Institute of British Architects, focused on addressing gender imbalance and other equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) considerations in the construction industry.

 

 


Wilo commended for sustainability efforts  23 November 2023

Leading efficiency-first pump manufacturer, Wilo, has been awarded for its commitment towards driving sustainable practices....


Ventilation units donated to therapy centre 23 November 2023

Harrogate-based ventilation manufacturer EnviroVent recently donated six ventilation units to Treetops Hospice in Risley, Derbyshire, which featured on BBC One’s ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build for Children in Need....


European countries repurposing gas networks capable of carrying hydrogen 23 November 2023

Chris Goggin reports on how European economies such as Spain, Italy and Germany are working towards phasing out fossil fuels and repurposing their domestic gas networks & distribution systems to accommodate other fuels including hydrogen. 


Vent-Axia shows commitment to a low carbon future 16 November 2023

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has set clear sustainability targets including increasing its sales of its low carbon products and increasing the use of recycled material in its manufacturing....


Campaigners call for new industry to tackle ventilation crisis 16 November 2023

Air quality experts have called for the creation of a new profession to address problems caused by poor ventilation in buildings including serious health conditions linked to damp and mould....


Uponor and GF to join forces 16 November 2023

By joining forces with Uponor, GF expects to become a global leader in sustainable water and flow solutions. To support this ambition, complementary businesses will be grouped together under one roof – GF Uponor....


Call to correct disparity on duty between renewable liquid fuels and fossil fuels  16 November 2023

The Chancellor is being urged to show he is on the side of off-grid homes and businesses by equalising the duty on renewable liquid fuels with that of kerosene when used for home heating, in his upcoming Autumn Statement to align with the equal ...


Baxi unveils specialist commercial heat pump facility and new technology 16 November 2023

Heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi has hosted the first official visit to its €13 million commercial heat pump R&D and laboratory site in Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain. Baxi is part of the €2.2 billion-turnover BDR Thermea Group, one ...


Collaboration & active co-operation is key to liquid renewable fuels future 16 November 2023

Close collaboration and co-operation on all aspects of the off-grid renewable fuels market is helping both the appliance manufacturers and the liquid fuels industry make significant inroads into achieving lower carbon footprints for all in the supply chain, all the way to the end-user.


Waste heat from computer data centres to heat thousands of UK homes 10 November 2023

Thousands of homes will be kept warm by waste heat from nearby data centres for the first time in the UK – thanks to a share of nearly £65 million of government funding for five green heating projects across the country....


Scalds and burns cost NHS at least £6 million over last 12 months 10 November 2023

Following the release of the latest NHS Digital statistics for burns and scalding, Kevin Wellman, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has highlighted the significant risk to public health and the ...


Low carbon heating and cooling network cuts emissions at food production site 10 November 2023

A new innovative low carbon energy network, developed by SmartParc supported by Veolia, is set to cut carbon emissions for food manufacturing by 30,000 tonnes per year at the flagship SmartParc site near Derby....


Heating expert to address International Conference 10 November 2023

Star Refrigeration’s Group Sustainable Development Director, Professor Dave Pearson, will host a discussion on district heating and industrial application of heat pumps in front of world-leading industry figures at the Industrial Heat Pump ...


Partnership offers reduced rate HVAC training 10 November 2023

Daikin, a specialist in the heating, cooling, and ventilation industry, has teamed up with HSS Training to offer skills training, including F-Gas training, at a reduced rate....


Report highlights impact of poor plumbing on the hospitality sector 10 November 2023

The hospitality industry is being urged to only use approved contractors for work on internal plumbing, after the Drinking Water Inspectorate’s annual report revealed 46 per cent of water quality tests in public buildings failed stringent safety ...


Rinnai website for new vlogs, blogs and podcasts 10 November 2023

Rinnai’s website now includes vlogs, blogs and podcasts on the full range of topics and informational films on heating and hot water systems delivery. The new additions are part of the company’s relentless drive to make pathways to NetZero and lowest carbon footprints and highest carbon reductions through practical economic and technical feasibilities.


Key actions recommended on World Ventilation Day 08 November 2023

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia welcomes the second World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ)....


BESA creates key building safety role 08 November 2023

Rachel Davidson has been appointed to the new position of Director of Specialist Knowledge at the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....


Baxi UK & Ireland MD to step down and new chief appointed 02 November 2023

Karen Boswell OBE is to leave Baxi Heating UK & Ireland at the end of November, after three years as the company’s managing director....


Dramatic growth in demand for remanufactured transcritical CO2 compressors 02 November 2023

Demand for remanufactured transcritical carbon dioxide-based compressors is rising sharply in the UK, according to Green Point UK, BITZER UK’s specialist services arm....


Celebrating National Radiator Day 02 November 2023

As part of its National Radiator Day celebrations, Stelrad Stelrad Radiators is encouraging people across the UK and Ireland to bleed their radiators before the winter hits with full force. Stelrad is a member of the Manufacturers Association for ...


Commercial plumbing experts set to discuss sustainable future at workshop 02 November 2023

The Building Centre in London is holding a free workshop with panel debates and talks led by experts across the construction industry on 15 November 2023....


Carrier highlights sustainable solutions at customer conference 02 November 2023

Carrier recently welcomed UK commercial HVAC customers to its annual conference held at Wembley Stadium to learn more about its sustainable solutions and how Carrier is innovating to address the planet’s most urgent challenges while meeting the ...