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Dimplex acts in face of 'disappointing' solar PV ruling

In the face of the recent "disappointing" decision on 'community' Feed-in Tariff (FiT) status for social housing projects, renewables supplier Dimplex is helping registered providers go ahead with photovoltaiv (PV) projects, thanks to a solar finance solution designed for social housing.

25 Sep 2012

Joint birthday celebrations for Swale and Worcester

Worcester, Bosch Group is celebrating its 50th anniversary and, as a consequence, is joining forces with other companies reaching big birthdays.

25 Sep 2012

Toshiba launches major training initiative

Toshiba Air Conditioning division of Toshiba Carrier UK Limited has launched a major initiative to improve skill levels across the industry and raise installation standards among contractors.

25 Sep 2012

Flogas steps into social media

LPG supplier Flogas says it is helping to keep installers up to date with the latest industry news, employment vacancies and special offers with the launch of a Facebook page and Twitter stream.

25 Sep 2012

New renewable heat incentive proposals 'no help for rural areas'

The latest Government announcement that bio-liquids will not be included in the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will ensure that many off-gas homes continue to have large CO2 footprints, according to OFTEC.

25 Sep 2012

BSRIA launches new design framework

BSRIA has launched the third edition of its Design Framework for Building Services (BG6).

24 Sep 2012

Buderus, Bosch Group welcomes four new recruits

Manufacturer of heating and hot water appliances for commercial and industrial applications, Buderus, Bosch Group, has recruited four new additions to its team of commercial technical managers.

24 Sep 2012

Schwank welcomes tougher ECA targets

More stringent targets set for the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme to encourage energy efficiency have been supported by Schwank, the supplier of infrared heaters for industrial and commercial buildings.

24 Sep 2012

Actionair beefs up sales team

Fire and smoke control specialist Actionair has made three sales appointments. Andrew Harrington joins from Jaga Heating as the company's new UK and Europe sales manager. He is joined by new area sales manager Clare Swain, who will be covering SW/W London and the Home Counties, and Dave Harding, who has been appointed area sales manager for the North West.

24 Sep 2012

SFL contributes to employment through apprenticeships

SFL Flues & Chimneys has recruited two apprentices. They join a further four full time employees who were, until recently, long-serving temporary workers.

24 Sep 2012

Uponor makes management changes

A number of internal management changes have been made at Uponor.

24 Sep 2012

Fläkt Woods completes mobile smoke roadshow

Ventilation products manufacturer Fläkt Woods has completed its first UK Mobile Smoke Roadshow. The event, which was held at the QEII Conference Centre in Westminster, was attended by professionals from the building services industry, as well as VIP guests Business Secretary Vince Cable MP and Sir Bob Russell MP.

24 Sep 2012

Past and present MDs celebrate Worcester's golden anniversary

All four managing directors from Worcester, Bosch Group's history gathered together at a glittering event recently to celebrate the manufacturer's 50th anniversary.

24 Sep 2012

Illegal gas fitter risked lives

Paul Gregory from Rochdale has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after he risked lives by illegally carrying out gas work at three homes in the borough.

19 Sep 2012

Association of Gas Safety Managers launched

The Association of Gas Safety Managers (AGSM), whose founding members are gas managers in social housing and facilities management organisations, has been launched by CORGI Technical Services at the Social Housing Conference & Exhibition 2012.

18 Sep 2012

Senior Hargreaves recruits local apprentices

Bury-based air movement and ventilation ductwork provider Senior Hargreaves has recruited five new apprentices.

18 Sep 2012

SAV warns over dhw quality

A warning that domestic hot water (dhw) quality is being compromised in multi-residential buildings through inadequate control has come from manufacturer SAV Systems.

18 Sep 2012

Remeha Commercial launches new boilers

Remeha Commercial is launching its new Blue Efficiency range of heating and hot water products on Stand D20 at CIBSE Building Services Event on 10-11 October.

18 Sep 2012

Seven stars make shortlist for CIBSE/ASHRAE Graduate Award

Seven leading young building services engineers have been shortlisted for the 2012 CIBSE/ASHRAE Graduate of the Year Award. Supported by three leading international engineering institutions, the Award is now part of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers' Young Engineers' Awards sponsored by Lochinvar and Ruskin Air Management. It will be presented alongside the CIBSE Employer of the Year Award in October.

18 Sep 2012

Giacomini expands technical sales teams

Giacomini (UK) has recruited two new technical sales engineers, covering the south east, northern England and Scotland, and has trained an existing member of the team to cover the company's south west region.

17 Sep 2012

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Dimplex acts in face of 'disappointing' solar PV ruling

Joint birthday celebrations for Swale and Worcester

Toshiba launches major training initiative

Flogas steps into social media

New renewable heat incentive proposals 'no help for rural areas'

BSRIA launches new design framework

Buderus, Bosch Group welcomes four new recruits

Schwank welcomes tougher ECA targets

Actionair beefs up sales team

SFL contributes to employment through apprenticeships

Uponor makes management changes

Fläkt Woods completes mobile smoke roadshow

Past and present MDs celebrate Worcester's golden anniversary

Illegal gas fitter risked lives

Association of Gas Safety Managers launched

Senior Hargreaves recruits local apprentices

SAV warns over dhw quality

Remeha Commercial launches new boilers

Seven stars make shortlist for CIBSE/ASHRAE Graduate Award

Giacomini expands technical sales teams

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