Ryan Herco Flow Solutions acquires Peninsula Valve and Fitting Company

Ryan Herco Flow Solutions has acquired the assets of Peninsula Valve and Fitting Company headquartered in Mountain View, CA. Ryan Herco Flow Solutions reinforces their position as a national leader in the distribution of corrosion-resistant, ultrapure, high value filtration and fluid handling products. This enables Ryan Herco Flow Solutions to better serve niche markets including Semiconductor ...[more]

Airflow becomes a TEHVA member

Airflow is the newest member of TEHVA - BEAMA'S electric heating and ventilation association. BEAMA marketing director Kelly Butler has welcomed Airflow joining TEHVA's ranks. "It's a further significant step forward in the association's increasing impact in the marketplace. We continuously promote electric heating, hot water and mechanical ventilation products and systems, addressing key ind ...[more]

The dangers of flushing ACR systems using inappropriate methods

The progressive phase-out of HCFCs will see engineers performing more flushing, as ACR systems are retrofitted with new refrigerants and Advanced Engineering is concerned that a temptation to cut corners now will create much larger difficulties down the line. The most pressing issue, says Advanced's technical director Colin Pratt, is that engineers may try to use vapour-based flushing method ...[more]

Have your boiler serviced in the summer months

People tend to forget about their boilers until the cold kicks in during autumn, but OFTEC wants to inform consumers about the many advantages of getting a registered technician to service a boiler before winter arrives. As central heating systems all over the country are switched off as the weather finally warms up, OFTEC is encouraging oil users to use the opportunity wisely and have their b ...[more]

Graham launches Parts 4 Plumbers heating spare parts service

Graham is launching a comprehensive heating spare parts service that will render every Graham branch a one-stop shop for plumbers and heating engineers across the country. With the launch of the new service, 'Parts 4 Plumbers', Graham plumbing and heating customers will now have access to over 75,000 plumbing and heating spare parts. Parts 4 Plumbers draws on the market experience of Graham and ...[more]

Plumb Center supports Tesco charity football tournament

Staff from Plumb Center and Parts Center supported a recent charity football tournament organised by Tesco, one of their major customers, narrowly missing glory by being knocked out in the semi-finals. The tournament, which took place at the Power League stadium in Birmingham, had a World Cup theme where every team represented one of the sides playing in the World Cup. In total there were th ...[more]

Typhoon brand and assets sold to Rayware Limited

The administrators for stylish kitchen accessories designer Typhoon Housewares Limited has announced the successful sale of its Intellectual Property and assets to Rayware Limited, which was completed at the end of last month. Paul Williams and Philip Duffy of MCR were appointed Joint Administrators of the Company on 25 May 2010. The Company's brand is supplied to the cream of retailers includ ...[more]

Parts Center customers can use their eXtra points to find and order the right part

Parts Center customers can now use their eXtra points to help them find and order the right part. Using the PartsArena software via one simple handheld device, an industry-wide range of spare parts can be sourced simply by drilling down through clear on-screen line drawings of appliances. Customers can use their eXtra points to purchase a PartsArena licence for one year giving them access to p ...[more]

CIPHE presents new Apprentice and Journeyman Certificates to those who have chosen a career in plumbing

People who have chosen careers as carpenters, plumbers, joiners, shopfitters and electricians now have an opportunity to identify with Livery Companies that have represented tradesmen in this country since the Middle Ages. Four historic City of London Livery Companies - Carpenters, Plumbers, Joiners & Ceilers and Lightmongers- have for the first time joined forces to award certificates at a specia ...[more]

WorkSmart enables accurate, professional quotes and invoices to be generated at the touch of a button

WorkSmart is Estimation's new all-in-one package for quoting, pricing and invoicing specifically designed for the busy heating engineer and plumber to spend more time on the tasks that make money. Quick and easy to use, WorkSmart enables accurate, professional quotes and invoices to be generated at the touch of a button, saving time on everyday paperwork. Plus, with full integration to LUCKIN ...[more]