Heating and Ventilation News
11 January 2012
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Fulton announces acquisition of Costerm Swiss AG
Fulton Companies has acquired Costerm Swiss AG, a specialised industrial burner and engineering company based near Zurich, Switzerland. -
New MD for BDR Thermea boiler division
BDR Thermea has announced that Andrew Keating will take up the position of Managing Director, UK Boiler Division, with immediate effect. -
Solar stocks rise on surging German installs/China growth
Solar companies’ stock climbed this week on optimism that stronger-than-expected demand at the end of 2011 will continue this year. -
Willis teams with Narec Capital for renewables package
A strategic alliance between insurance broker Willis Group Holdings and clean energy financier Narec Capital is set to boost renewables market -
£100m of academy schools contracts
Carillion has been appointed preferred bidder for £100 million worth of academy schools contracts. -
£10m geothermal investment first for US
A joint venture with a town in America will see the delivery of a £10 million geothermal project that will be the first of its kind in the country. -
£3m profit warning follows cancelled projects
Refit specialist ISG issued a £3 million profit warning this morning, saying a number of its retail clients have been forced to cancel projects. -
£72m social housing maintenance contract awarded
Essex social housing specialist, Roalco, has won a £72 million contract from Home Group, to cover maintenance across its South East housing estate. -
A single skills card would offer big benefits
Changing regulations and new technologies are leading to greater demand for qualifications in the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning industry. -
Ashworth extends Altech range
Extending its product portfolio, Ashworth, a leading distributor to the mechanical services and process industries markets, has introduced a range of gauges and accessories to its successful Altech range. -
CK Magma scoops hand tool award
Constantly pushing the boundaries of hand tool and tool storage development has paid dividends for Carl Kammerling International, who this November received the gold award for Hand Tool of the Year for its ground-breaking CK Magma Technician Tool Case, at the DIY Week Awards 2011. -
Climaveneta UK launches new chiller range
The NX range of scroll compressor liquid chillers from Climaveneta UK combines excellent energy efficiency with a compact design and a choice of models to suit a range of applications. -
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Contractors focus on support services - simply register to view
Major contractors are hoping support services will continue to boost profit margins while construction work suffers. -
COPY: CBI: Green Deal challenges remain
The Government must tackle a number of challenges if the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) are to deliver, according to the CBI -
Daikin secures customs certificate
Daikin Europe NV was awarded the coveted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certificate by the Flanders regional customs authorities on the 9 December 2011. -
Directive sets new standards for fan efficiency
In 2013, as part of the European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) directive, new efficiency standards for fans come into force that will mean around 30 per cent of existing fan types have to be taken off the market. -
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Educating young people is vital to industry’s future
An ageing workforce and growing population of retirees mean that huge numbers of highly experienced and qualified professionals are leaving the sector. We must ensure enough young people are undertaking the right qualifications to replace them. -
Energetix Genlec to develop LPG appliances for Calor
Energetix Genlec Limited is to provide the development and delivery of the first prototype liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) appliances for Calor Gas -
Energy smart meter warning
The scheme to install new energy meters in every UK homeshould be halted because of spiralling costs, a consumer campaign group has warned. -
Fernox extends heat transfer fluids range
As sales in solar thermal systems continue to soar, chemical water treatment manufacturer Fernox has expanded its range of inhibited heat transfer fluids with the Fernox Solar S1 Concentrate. -
Flogas invests £100,000 in telemetry system
Flogas has invested nearly £100,000 in a new telemetry system as part of a nationwide trial to improve customer deliveries throughout the winter period. -
Fracking company chief to face critics in south-east
Chief executive of Cuadrilla, which drilled for shale gas near Blackpool, will meet residents opposed to fracking in Sussex -
Gas and electricity price drop announced by three suppliers
EDF, and SSE have announced reductions for gas rices, while British has also announced a cut in the price of electricity in the last few days. -
Glen Dimplex Boilers unveils new brochure
Glen Dimplex Boilers has unveiled a new brochure dedicated to its range of high efficiency gas boilers and unvented hot water cylinders. -
Good Energy Group reports positive 2011
The Good Energy Group plc, owner of Good Energy Group, has given a trading update for 2011 showing positive growth in both electricity and gas customers. -
Government appeals over 'unlawful' solar panels
The Court of Appeal will today to hear the Government’s challenge to last month’s High Court ruling that its solar subsidy cuts are illegal. -
Government fund awards local energy projects
The government’s £10m Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF) has awarded funds to 82 local energy projects run by communities throughout England. -
Government waits on FiT outcome
The government is facing an uneasy wait over the outcome of overturning solar industry legal bid for Feed-in Tariffs. -
Green Deal plea from industry body
The Property and Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) has called for a phased introduced to the Green Deal to address issues surrounding its application to commercial buildings. -
Heat pumps and chillers from Shorts Environmental
Specialist low-carbon building services provider Shorts Environmental is offering a complete range of natural gas-fired absorption heat pumps and chillers. -
Hotels & leisure
The hotels & leisure sector experienced a difficult 2011, with the value of projects starting on site falling significantly in the first two quarters of the year compared with the same periods of 2010, according to business intelligence provider Glenigan. -
HygroMatik supplies luxury spa
HygroMatik’s C22 and C10 Comfort Plus DS, CompactLine Steam Bath Generators have been fitted within The Spa, a luxurious Moroccan spa situated in the heart of Dolphin Square, London’s SW1. -
Industry airs doubts over Green Deal - simply register to view
Industry experts have voiced concerns about some aspects of the Green Deal after a number of announcements concerning the government scheme, including the launch of the Green Deal Skills Alliance (GDSA). -
Interserve to complete Glasgow project
Contractor Interserve is set to complete the first phase of a £6.5 million contract to refurbish George House in Glasgow’s famous George Square for real estate company Redevco. -
Johnson Controls recognised for service
Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions (GWS), a leading provider of facilities, commercial real estate and energy management, has received a Special Recognition Service Award from Cisco. -
Keeping a step ahead of compliancy issues
On top of the raft of regulations covering gas, electricity and water, the HVAC sector is coming to terms with the various requirements of delivering renewable energy safely and effectively. -
Kingspan unveils new renewable solutions
Kingspan Renewables has strengthened its renewable energy solutions offering for the commercial and industrial sector with the introduction of Solar Loading and Fresh Water modules. -
KPMG in row over leaked CO2 report
A row over the costs of Britain’s future energy mix has escalated after trade body Scottish Renewables demanded that a controversial economic report be made public. -
Lanes makes bid for Supreme Court following appeal verdict
Lanes Group will make an application to the Supreme Court to hear its case against Galliford Try after a Court of Appeal verdict last month left the subcontractor facing interim costs of more than £1.5 million. -
LG boosts service and support offering
LG, as part of a major re-branding of its UK air-conditioning business, is now offering one of the industry’s most comprehensive technical service and support packages on the market. -
Liverpool gas explosion forces evacuation
Hundreds of people were evacuated from streets, homes and businesses on Thursday amid fears of a huge gas explosion in Liverpool city centre. -
M&E Exhibition & Conference 2012 invite
The Power Assessment and Training Centre Team invites local businesses and learners to their free industry event on Wednesday 15 February -
Minister promotes skills for the Green Deal
Climate change minister Greg Barker has launched a partnership to ensure the UK has the right skills to implement the Green Deal. -
Mitie loses £170m Edinburgh council deal despite offering '£115m in savings'
Mitie has missed out on an £170 million facilities management contract with Edinburgh City Council, despite claims that the deal would have saved the council £115m. -
Mitsubishi Electric unveils heat pump website
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new website to promote the effectiveness of domestic air-source heat pumps in the UK by showing real data gathered from properties around the country that are using an Ecodan system. -
Myson expands towel warmer range
Leading heating technology firm Myson has extended its range of Avonmore multi-rail towel warmers. -
New administrator joins Soler & Palau
Charlotte Heywood has joined ventilation specialist Soler & Palau following the retirement of Alizon Clarkein. -
New dates for Feed-in Tariff changes proposed - simply register to view
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced new proposals for reducing the Feed-in Tariff for solar photovoltaic installations. -
New partnerships, certification and commitment for Calor
Key partnerships between Calor Gas and the Energy Saving Trust and Mark Group were recently announced at a reception at the company’s Rural Energy Centre in Exeter. -
Northern Ireland RHI due for April rollout
Northern Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment are currently considering the results of last year’s economic appraisal and public consultation for the launch of its Renewable Heat Incentive. -
Offices
The first half of last year saw the office sector fail to respond positively to the improving economic conditions, looser monetary policy and recovering financial sector. -
Policy will force up wholesale energy prices
UK renewable energy policies will push wholesale energy prices higher than they would be without those policies until 2024. -
Position yourself for heat pump opportunities
Heating professionals are recognising that their skills are transferable to renewable technology and are gaining new opportunities in the heat pump sector. -
Renewable Energy Group wins government approval - simply register to view
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has announced the formation of its Renewable Energy Group (REG). -
Report calls for radical change in home heating
A new report, Heat: degrees of comfort, has been published by the Royal Academy of Engineering, stating that there is no possibility of the UK meeting its 2050 carbon emissions target without a fundamental change to the methods of heating homes. -
Report: Heat pumps not energy saving solution
In a recent report, the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) found that the UK could not rely on heat pump technology. -
Report: Radical changes needed to hit carbon target
Radical changes in home heating needed to meet carbon targets, says Royal Academy of Engineering report -
Rinnai stakeholders enjoy rugby hospitality
Rinnai UK, leading manufacturer of continuous flow gas water heaters, invited key stakeholders to enjoy the hospitality at the England v Australia final of the Gillette International Rugby League Four Nations at the Elland Road stadium, Leeds. -
Robinson Willey launches new website
Leading gas and electric fire manufacturer Robinson Willey has launched a new website www.robinsonwilley.co.uk that is dedicated to both trade and consumers. -
Shale gas issues 'ignored by MPs'
The government has been blasted for “shocking” complacency after it was claimed ministers aren’t taking controversial shale gas drilling seriously enough. -
South-west gets first marine energy park
The government has announced the UK’s first marine energy park, aimed at advancing power development. -
Stelrad boosts Children in Need project
Liverpool Mutual Homes decided to help the BBC’s DIY SOS programme take on its biggest ever project as part of its contribution to BBC’s Children in Need charity for 2011. -
Sunfest Solar creates 60 jobs in Tyneside
An Indian businessman who pioneered renewable energy technology in Asia is to create 60 jobs on Tyneside with the launch of a £5m-a-year solar panel manufacturing plant. -
Tender: R+M services of building installations
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is tendering for repair and maintenance services of building installations.The contract includes:Repair and maintenance services of building installations. Repair and maintenance services of central heating.Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations.Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment, miscellaneous repair and main -
Tender: repair and maintenance services
Guilford Borough Council is tendering for repair and manitenance contract for central heating and hot water systems and upgrade of existing systems. -
The demand for instant hot water on the up
Instant boiling water systems have been rising in popularity for a number of years now. Despite the downturn and people looking to save money as opposed to spending it, the instant boiling water market is continuing to grow. -
TowerBrook frontrunner for Volution
TowerBrook Capital Partners has emerged as frontrunner in auction for ventilation and heating systems manufacturer Volution. -
Turbine plans for Hemswell Cliff
Plans have been announced for 10 wind turbines to be built near Hemswell Cliff. -
Two sales appointments at Lochinvar
Lochinvar has announced two appointments within its sales department. -
UK homeowners left unconvinced by renewable energy
Report: Only a fifth of homeowners in UK would consider fitting solar panels, however two thirds believe in reducing carbon footprint -
UK renewable energy company secures investment
Biomass Engineering (BEL), manufacturer of renewable energy biomass plants, has secured a €6m (£5m) growth equity investment from a US-based investor. -
Vent-Axia chosen for major refurb
Over the last 18 months, approximately 1,800 of Vent-Axia’s dMEV (decentralized Mechanical Extract Ventilation) Lo-Carbon Centra fans have been installed on a far-reaching refurbishment project for housing provider, A2Dominion. -
Walkie Talkie electrical contract for T Clarke
The Walkie Talkie electrical contract has helped T Clarke secure 50 per cent of the year’s work. -
Wind sector reaches production landmark
RenewableUK has announced that the country’s wind sector has reached a landmark 6 gigawatts of installed capacity -
Workers sign up for BESNA
The start of 2012 has seen more than 70 per cent of workers sign up to the Building Engineering Services National Agreement (BESNA). -
Yorkshire Copper Tube supplies WorldSkills contest
Yorkshire Copper Tube was in the hands of the world’s finest plumbers at the recent WorldSkills Plumbing and Heating contest 2011 event after the firm provided £1,000 of product through main sponsor Plumbase. -
Yorkshire Copper Tube to hold focus groups
Yorkshire Copper Tube is asking plumbers and contractors to have their say on two products that the company is looking to introduce to the UK market.
