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'StreetwiseSubbie' sub-contractor support initiative launched

A new initiative designed for specialist sub-contractors working in the construction and engineering industries signed up its first businesses this week.

22 Oct 2010

Vaillant Group declared 'master of manufacturing'

Vaillant Group has won two accolades at the Best Factory Awards 2010. The annual awards, supported by the world renowned Cranfield School of Management, recognise businesses that seek to achieve the highest standards in manufacturing excellence.

22 Oct 2010

Mitsi appoints London and SE manager

Mitsubishi Electric has appointed Steve Warrington as territory manager for its London and South England region air conditioning sales team.

22 Oct 2010

RHI survives spending review

The Renewable Heat Incentive has survived the Government's massive spending review and will proceed as planned in 2011. Chancellor George Osborne announced that the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will be introduced to allow the UK to have the best possible chance of meeting its 2020 carbon targets.

21 Oct 2010

Mayor opens privately funded and operated Olympic energy centre

The 90 million Euro Kings Yard energy centre in the Olympic Park in East London, which will heat, cool and power the Olympic Games in 2012, has been opened by Mayor of London Boris Johnson.

20 Oct 2010

Buderus strikes deal with biomass boiler supplier

Bosch Thermotechnology - owner of boiler manufacturers Buderus and Worcester - has formed an alliance with biomass heating supplier Econergy to "provide investors, consultants and contractors [with] the most comprehensive system and service solution for commercial biomass installations in the UK".

18 Oct 2010

Whitehall calls for energy investment

A surge of investment in new energy sources will be needed to ensure our energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the decades ahead, Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has warned.

18 Oct 2010

Sabien appoints non-exec director

Dr Martin Blake has been appointed a non-executive director of Sabien Technology Group.

18 Oct 2010

Installer prosecuted over illegal work

A self-employed plumber has been prosecuted after carrying out illegal work on gas boilers that was so bad it put his customers' lives at risk.

18 Oct 2010

Heat pumps demand careful specification, warns BSRIA

To get their maximum benefit, heat pumps need to be used in the right place and the right time. research organisation BSRIA has warned.

18 Oct 2010

Skills minister backs professional apprenticeships

Professional apprenticeships like those developed by HVCA subsidiary Building Engineering Services Training (BEST) have received the approval of skills minister John Hayes.

18 Oct 2010

CTC wins MCS approval for heat pump

Renewables manufacturer CTC, part of UK owned heating and combustion specialist Enertech Group, has been awarded Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) approval for its EcoAir air to water heat pump range.

15 Oct 2010

Xpelair and Fläkt Wood form joint trading alliance

Xpelair and Fläkt Woods have formed a strategic trading agreement whereby the two organisations will offer market access and routes to distribution for each other's products.

15 Oct 2010

Feed-in-Tariff 'distorting solar market' claim

The Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) is distorting the market for solar technology and urgently requires rebalancing, according to Neil Schofield, head of sustainable development at Worcester, Bosch Group.

15 Oct 2010

BSRIA publishes new commissioning guide

BSRIA has launched the new Commissioning Job Book available to order for a limited time at a 20 per cent discount.

15 Oct 2010

Camfil Farr first to join BSI energy reduction scheme

Air filtration manufacturer Camfil Farr has become the first company to join the British Standards Institution's (BSI) recently launched Kitemark scheme for Energy Reduction Verification (ERV).

14 Oct 2010

New product marketing manager for Vent-Axia

Vent-Axia has appointed Joanna Smith as product marketing manager with the responsibility of targeting the residential retrofit sector.

13 Oct 2010

Parts and Plumb Center plug into iPhone

Distributors Plumb Center and Parts Center have launched an iPhone application designed to allow installers to locate their nearest branch quickly and easily. It also promises to keep them up-to-date with the latest offers and promotions as well as industry news.

13 Oct 2010

AmbiRad celebrates record year

Gas-fired radiant heaters and ventilation systems manufacturer the AmbiRad Group has announced record sales for the financial year ending July 2010.

13 Oct 2010

BBES appoints business services director

Balfour Beatty Engineering Services (BBES) has appointed John Sharp to the new position of business services director.

13 Oct 2010

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'StreetwiseSubbie' sub-contractor support initiative launched

Vaillant Group declared 'master of manufacturing'

Mitsi appoints London and SE manager

RHI survives spending review

Mayor opens privately funded and operated Olympic energy centre

Buderus strikes deal with biomass boiler supplier

Whitehall calls for energy investment

Sabien appoints non-exec director

Installer prosecuted over illegal work

Heat pumps demand careful specification, warns BSRIA

Skills minister backs professional apprenticeships

CTC wins MCS approval for heat pump

Xpelair and Fläkt Wood form joint trading alliance

Feed-in-Tariff 'distorting solar market' claim

BSRIA publishes new commissioning guide

Camfil Farr first to join BSI energy reduction scheme

New product marketing manager for Vent-Axia

Parts and Plumb Center plug into iPhone

AmbiRad celebrates record year

BBES appoints business services director

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