Wolseley UK acquires Heat Merchants and Hevac in Ireland
Wolseley UK has announced the acquisition of leading heating, plumbing, tiling and bathroom businesses Heat Merchants, Tubs & Tiles, and Hevac
New website for CIPHE members
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has launched a brand new website, created to give members more control plus access to industry insights, news and advice
OFTEC survey suggests majority of homes not ready for heat pumps
Heating technicians have voiced concerns over the government’s proposals to convert off-grid homes to heat pumps with 87% revealing less than a fifth of the properties they service are currently ready for the technology
Octopus Energy invests in Northern Irish heat pump maker RED
Octopus Energy Group has announced a strategic investment into heat pump manufacturer Renewable Energy Devices (RED)
Majority of tradespeople ‘going greener’ this year
To mark this month’s Earth Day, on 22nd April, Rated People has revealed how UK tradespeople are going greener in 2022
Stiebel Eltron bolsters heat pump team
Wirral-based Stiebel Eltron has strengthened its team following the rising demand for heat pumps
37% using social media to combat tool theft
Nearly four in 10 tradespeople are using social media platforms to combat tool theft, according to new research from Direct Line business insurance
Heat pumps backed by Installer Confidence Monitor
Two-thirds of installers see the government’s commitment to net zero and launch of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme as an opportunity for business growth
ISH China postponed due to pandemic
The organisers of ISH China & CIHE have made the decision to postpone the industry fair “in order to support pandemic containment efforts”
Installers embark on £450m upgrade scheme
Hundreds of installers have been reminded to help deliver the £450m government Boiler Upgrade scheme as it goes live today (11 April)