Five new franchisees complete their Drain Doctor training

Drain Doctor Plumbing has just completed its largest new franchisee training school since well before the start of the recession. Drain Doctor director Jan Mitman said: "The recession may (or may not) be coming to an end but the economic experiences of the past year or so have made increasing numbers of people seek a recession-proof business opportunity." Five new franchisees, taking on te ...[more]

Beijing B&D Tiger and LMI partner to build a brand new CIHE & HVAC

Beijing B&D Tiger Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Leipziger Messe International GmbH (LMI) have signed an agreement on the organisation and operation of the China International Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Expo. LMI is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Leipziger Messe GmbH, and was established in 1990 as a marketing and exhibition company (DMA). LMI has been working with international fair ...[more]

Performa T555 thermostatic bath and shower mixer eliminates any possibility of scalding

The impact of severe scalds on vulnerable groups like children and the elderly can be devastating, resulting in long-term disability and disfigurement and often years of hospital treatment. The cost of these injuries can be considerable. Pegler Yorkshire's Performa T555 heralds the arrival of the next generation of dual-control thermostatic bath and shower mixers from Pegler Yorkshire. Social ...[more]

Graham continues to invest in developing its business

Graham has investd in two new branches within the Kingdom of Fife. The investment, which has seen the existing Dunfermline branch relocate to a modern site and the revamp of its Glenrothes branch, has provided tradesmen throughout the region with access to a larger stock profile and self-select facilities. Additional facilities include a dedicated trade counter, front of counter facility and s ...[more]

Mitsubishi Electric starts production of low carbon Ecodan residential heating system at its Livingston manufacturing facility in Scotland

Mitsubishi Electric's Ecodan is a modern air source heat pump that can provide all the heating and hot water a home needs. It uses advanced inverter-driven technology taken from the air conditioning industry, to deliver efficiency levels that are 200% greater than a gas condensing boiler. Ecodan harvests renewable energy from the surrounding air so that for every 1kW of electricity it consumes, ...[more]

Dimplex heat pump installer training course secures Logic Certification

Dimplex's accredited heat pump installer training scheme now offers even better value for money as it is Logic Certification approved, giving it full industry recognition, as well as combining both ground and air source technology in one four-day course. Dimplex's heat pump installer training courses have been running for over two years, with hundreds of installers nationwide now accredited to ...[more]

Honeywell updates its Installer Training Course to include the latest aspects of heating controls, installationand energy conservation

Honeywell has updated its Installer Training Course extensively for 2009 to include all the latest aspects of heating controls, installations, energy conservation and updates to Building Regulations. It combines theory with practical wiring and fault finding exercises. Honeywell will hold 48 of its popular one-day Installer Training Courses from September to December at locations all over the ...[more]

Annual Bathroom Conference 2009 brings together senior figures from all sectors of the industry

The Annual Bathroom Conference 2009 is taking place on 20 October 2009 at the De Vere Carden Park near Chester, Cheshire. The conference brings together senior figures from all sectors of the industry and offers a unique opportunity for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, designers and the media to be part of the Industry's development. The conference programme offers delegates a mix of pre ...[more]

Graham launches TMV2 in-line mixing valve

Graham has launched the TMV2 in-line mixing valve through its Altech range in a bid to help make compliance with Part G of the Building Regulations even more accessible and affordable. The decision to launch the WRAS and Buildcert approved Thermostatic Mixing Valve coincides with the announcement from Housing Minister Iain Wright who, earlier this year, announced enhanced hot water safety and ...[more]

MagnaClean central heating system filter technology passes BSRIA tests

ADEY's MagnaClean central heating system filter technology has been put through its paces by a leading industry test centre. BSRIA, the independent UK organisation for testing, certification and performance, conducted the tests on a specially developed rig at its Berkshire centre. The manufacturer's domestic MagnaClean TwinTech and MagnaClean Professional filters, which remove virtually 100% of ...[more]