Nowadays when we are looking to replace a fridge or washing machine, it has become second nature to put energy efficiency to the top of our shopping list by looking only at ‘A' and ‘B' labelling options. 

The Netherlands is by far the largest voluntary green power market in the world, with Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems playing a large part in its production of renewable energy. The following installation, at Meerpaal Business Park, demonstrates the benefits of GSHP and how when combined with an energy efficient HVAC system, the ultimate in environmentally friendly climate control can be achieved.

As the demand for pressure boosting systems has continued its incessant rise in recent years so has the engineered sophistication of the pump solutions being supplied to meet the varied requirements for these units. These include water supply, irrigation systems, water treatment systems, packaged fire sets and units that deliver for the hugely diverse area of industrial applications.

Heat pumps are often thought of in terms of domestic installations, but there is a wide range of higher output options suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Dimplex, for example, offers a new range of ground source heat pumps with outputs up to 130kW, sufficient to heat large commercial, leisure or educational establishments.

Being able to deliver an integrated system within the commercial building services sector has become the subject of increasing attention in recent years. With all the advances in technology and a much greater demand that buildings deliver the highest levels of internal comfort to their occupants whilst at the same time exerting as little impact on their local environment as possible – has the need to deliver the ideal M&E solution ever been greater?

Following this week's Pump Industry Awards, the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) have pleasure in announcing the very best of the best! Six companies and one individual were recognised and rewarded for sheer excellence in the pump, and pump-related industries, and the winners were as follows:

THE PUMP INDUSTRY AWARDS 2006

When energy labelling was first introduced for European domestic appliances in 1995, it got a fairly low-key reception. However, from these inauspicious beginnings, the initiative has gained significant momentum and is now instantly recognised with more and more people actively using it, as both a standalone and as part of the mix, to make product relevant purchasing decisions.