News: Latest
26/07/2010
Vaillant Group announces organisation change
Jim Moore will oversee the northern region and will be responsible for the business result of all countries within the area.
26/07/2010
Lincoln Green acquisition
The latest acquisition adds a significant new skill set to the Four Seasons Group.
23/07/2010
Trianco Heating Products collapses
Heating manufacturer goes into administration, but independent training company, Trianco Training Services, is here to stay!
23/07/2010
MPs back new Parliamentary solar PV Forum
Leading figures in the UK solar PV sector have welcomed the launch of a new Parliamentary Forum for the technology.
23/07/2010
Scrap benefit system for the workshy!
Charlie Mullins believes the systematically abused system no longer meets its original concept of just helping those in need.
23/07/2010
Hire firm opens in Scotland
Watkins Hire celebrates 150 years’ of success with two new depots and 16 new jobs!
23/07/2010
Fernox launches new interactive website
Multi-lingual site includes a new search engine, downloadable product data sheets and access to System Health Check reports.
23/07/2010
Vokèra extends popular ‘A’ game promotion
As well as offering installers a free international football shirt, Vokèra is now offering Premiership and Scottish Premier League shirts with their first purchase of the Compact A boiler.
19/07/2010
Review of microgeneration policy applauded by Micropower Council...
...but it warns that the industry faces a confidence crisis if clarity is not provided soon on the Renewable Heat Incentive.
19/07/2010
Green Deal shifts focus to insulation not generation
Worcester Bosch Group also concerned about how the government scheme will be implemented.
19/07/2010
Pimlico boss calls for help for graduates with no future
Charlie Mullins wants employment ‘hit squads' sent into universities to solve growing unemployment problem.
19/07/2010
Twyford Bathrooms to close Alsager factory
Manufacturer blamed difficult economic circumstances for the closure.
19/07/2010
CIPHE welcomes All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment
Chief executive wants the adoption of the S/NVQ qualification standards established by the sector skills councils for the built environment as the minimum requirements for employment of relevant operatives.
19/07/2010
Gas Safety Trust, OFTEC and HETAS join forces
Trio team up to extend the process used to report domestic carbon monoxide related gas incidents.
19/07/2010
NICEIC welcomes microgeneration strategy announcement
Government will look at a number of key issues including how to ensure that the microgeneration supply chain has the necessary skills to meet consumer demand.
19/07/2010
ATAG Heating raises £4000 for British Heart Foundation
MD Phil Bell cycles through France to reach the total.
19/07/2010
Drayton upgrades In Touch mobile phone application
Installers can now access free website wherever they may be.
19/07/2010
Plumb Center’s trade price guide launched
Installers will be able to find the latest renewable and sustainable technologies.
12/07/2010
Concern for commercial heating industry
Scrapping the Building Schools for the Future scheme is likely to prompt a number of job cuts in the commercial building sector.
12/07/2010
Baxi Group and Vent-Axia applaud Committee on Climate Change’s call for step-change to cut carbon emissions
Annual report forecasts a 4% reduction per year to 2022.
12/07/2010
APHC forms relationship with the ICC
Link with major international body will boost plumbing industry worldwide, says APHC.
12/07/2010
CIPHE supports Waterwise White Paper
Plumbing and heating professionals are key to delivering water conservation measures.
12/07/2010
Have you got the same staying power as the Transporter?
Volkswagen seeks 60-year-old tradesmen to share transporter van's birthday celebrations.
12/07/2010
Belfast company wins green energy award for its Solasyphon
Willis Renewable Energy Systems recognised for its solar heat transfer technology product.
12/07/2010
Greenflame get the green light with ELECSA
Biomass specialist accredited onto microgeneration certification scheme.
12/07/2010
Nu-Heat introduces automated search for service partners
Customers can now search for the company’s service partners online.
12/07/2010
Travis Perkins to buy BSS Group for £557 million
The builders’ merchant group said it expects to achieve at least £25 million of annual pre-tax cost savings from the deal by 2013.
05/07/2010
Waterwise publishes White Paper for the coalition government...
... to help it meet the challenges of climate change through wasting less water.
05/07/2010
SummitSkills launches Migrant Worker Equivalence Framework
The Framework provides employers with a simple method to measure the equivalence to UK occupational qualifications and other industry standards.
05/07/2010
Embrace renewables opportunities, urges new APHC president
Kevin McCallister will share his experience from working for a global utilities business to Association members.
05/07/2010
National Heat Pump Awards launched
Organisers claim event will set new benchmark of excellence in the vital area of sustainable technology.
05/07/2010
Solid assurance with new HETAS scheme
Wood fuel and biomass producers will now be able to provide customers with a mark of quality assurance.
05/07/2010
Sime’s installer promotion winner donates prize to charity
Scott Wright gives away Fiat 500 car to Help for Heroes.
05/07/2010
LG Electronics pledges revenue to charity
Money from air conditioning sales will go to Hospitality Action.
05/07/2010
Two renewable companies sign up for oil heating show
Oil equipment manufacturers joined my Mitsubishi and Navitron.
05/07/2010
Hilti Scrappage Scheme gets second year
Customers can exchange both Hilti tools and competitor tools, whether they are in working order or broken.
05/07/2010
‘Shower Power’ introduced for Twyford Bathrooms retailers
New loyalty scheme will see points exchanged for prizes in five categories: entertainment; sports; experiences; lifestyle and electrical.
05/07/2010
Gledhill’s Super Summer Giveaway
Cylinder specialist is giving away 250 T-shirts until the end of August.
05/07/2010
Salamander launches new DVD
Shower pump manufacturer’s disc offers an informative and instructional guide for the end user, specifier and installer.
01/07/2010
Industry delivers mixed verdict
The emergency Budget announcements are met with a mixed reaction from the industry.
01/07/2010
CPA admits concern over £100 billion loss in capital programme
Reduction in capital spending will hold back the economic recovery.
01/07/2010
Government accepts recommendation to pay apprentices £2.50 an hour
25,000 will benefit from the change in rate for young people.
01/07/2010
Millions set aside to help local government reduce energy costs
Move in response to central government cutbacks.
01/07/2010
Techflow Products acquired by Stuart Turner
Headed up by David Drabwell as managing director, the new division will be run as a separate trading division of Stuart Turner.
01/07/2010
Ripples pledges to help raise £22,000 for Indian village
Bathroom company to hold fundraising events to help 500 people.
01/07/2010
Wavin creates specialist website for Certus
The easy to navigate site includes information on above ground drainage and plumbing solutions for the industrial and commercial sector.
01/07/2010
Taking a commercial view
New catalogue showcases Impulse Bathrooms’ wide range of products for the commercial and contract sector.
01/07/2010
Franke unveils three new brochures
Booklets detail the latest taps, sinks and decorative hoods available.
