Armstrong 8000 Series packaged pump solutions have helped to keep extremely tight project timescales on track for London Underground’s refurbishment of Neasden Depot.

Neasden Depot is the largest depot in the London Underground network and the main maintenance depot for the Metropolitan Line. The major refurbishment project currently underway at the depot will create facilities suitable to accommodate a new fleet of air conditioned Tube trains.

Guests staying at Drayton Manor Theme Park’s new hotel are benefiting from the installation of three new Dorchester DR-FC Evo water heaters and two Ensbury LT 370 low temperature steel boilers from Hamworthy Heating.

The 150-bedroom hotel is the perfect getaway for families visiting Drayton Manor Theme Park. The hotel has 11 themed Thomas & Friends rooms, a restaurant, brasserie and extensive conference facilities.

Panasonic has unveiled its latest sales initiative to escalate awareness of its energy efficient Aquarea Heat Pump range.

The Panasonic Aquarea mobile display trailer is available to its accredited distributors and contractors to professionally demonstrate the benefits of installing an Aquarea heat pump into the home.

Dedicated to taking an active role in reducing its carbon emissions as well as saving costs, MTW Linen Services, a subsidiary of Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS, has reduced its CO2 emissions by 12.5% following the installation of Thermal Energy International’s GEM venturi orifice steam traps. In addition, the laundry has reduced its energy consumption by 12% and its water usage by a substantial 30%.

Continued success and expansion for SE Controls, has resulted in the company strengthening its nationwide team with six key new appointments.

At its Staffordshire head office, Helena Preston joins as Marketing Assistant alongside new Credit Control Auditor, Lindsay Danks and Kate Sansom who takes on the role of National Maintenance Co-ordinator.

The new Mater Dei Hospital, one of the largest building automation projects to take place in Malta in recent times, features an extensive range of building control peripherals and field device products from the market leader, Sontay.

Kopex-Ex, the market leader in electrical conduit systems for hazardous area applications, has introduced a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training course for electrical consultants, engineers and installers.

Designed to keep professionals abreast of all developments in legislation and product performance of electrical conduit systems used within hazardous areas, the new ‘Understanding Hazardous Areas’ CPD Training Course covers essential topics.

Pumps are everywhere but it is easy to forget that they use energy, a lot of it!

Improving the efficiency of these pumps can add up to real savings in the amount of energy used.

In 2005 the voluntary energy labelling scheme for glandless circulators was launched and adopted by all the major manufacturers including, of course SMEDEGAARD.

Fulton has introduced two one-day training courses offering a mix of theoretical and practical operational assignments, that the company claims bridges the gap between the more expensive certified courses – those that can cost many thousands of pounds per employee – and straightforward ‘toolbox’ training.

Is this you - burning money to keep warm due to increasing energy costs?

My name is Colin Dallimore and I am a student in my third year of an MSc in Architectural Energy. As part of this course I am undertaking a research project investigating the extent to which Building Management Systems are being optimised for possible energy savings rather than being used primarily for building control.

Sourcing all fire and safety product needs has just gotten easier thanks to the launch of the Be Safe Direct catalogue.

Available now, the user friendly catalogue means those responsible for purchasing will find lower prices on quality fire and safety products from a range of leading brands including Hochiki, C-Tec, Apollo and Polyco. It also covers a huge array of products from fire detection and smoke venting system requirements, to safety clothing and emergency lighting.

Airedale has pushed the boundaries in the application of scroll compressors to chiller technology and responded to market demand for a compact, efficient high capacity scroll chiller, with the new 460 – 930kW air cooled DeltaChill and 450 – 1010kW DeltaChill FreeCool.

Buderus has reaffirmed its commitment to M&E contractor, consultant and specifier training with the opening of a brand new £1.5 million training and assessment facility at its headquarters in Worcester.

Within the new academy are a number of innovative features geared towards providing an authentic training experience for contractors and consultants alike. Included within the new facility is a 100 sq m open plan training area featuring a life-sized single storey brick building, equipped with a commercial solar heating system. As the facility is also equipped with a high level scaffolded walkway, installers can benefit from a true experience of working with solar panels at height.

With the development of new green technologies, the application of heating in buildings has changed markedly in recent years. However, within this positive change some false misconceptions persist. Using research from the Helsinki University of Technology, Purmo aims to dispel the myths surrounding green technology and radiators.

Ex-Or’s acclaimed Connect quick connection range has been further extended with the introduction of the UltraLite CD (Connect Digital) Box.

Ex-Or Connect comprises a range of purpose-designed connection centres which provide plug-in simplicity. The UltraLite CD box has been introduced at the value end of the Connect range.

Coolmation now offers a complete range of heat pump solutions for commercial applications with heating capacities to 700kW which provide contractors and consultants with the opportunity to specify and install the optimum heat pump solution for a client.

Manufactured by Rhoss in Italy, Coolmation’s high quality range of heat pumps includes heat only models, reversible options to provide heating or cooling and a hybrid version which can provide heating and cooling simultaneously.

BITZER’s current generation of reciprocating compressors for subcritical CO2 applications is designed especially for low temperature applications and offers an optimum solution for cooling with natural refrigerants. Thanks to its continuing product development of this range, BITZER has improved not only the performance figures but also the practical application of CO2 technology with the latest generation able to demonstrate up to 20% greater energy efficiency over the previous series.

NIBE Energy Systems Ltd will be showing a wide range of its products on stand S3210 at Ecobuild.

NIBE will be launching their new F1345 advanced ground source heat pump specifically designed for large residential and commercial installations. The new NIBE F1345 has the unique NIBE multi-coloured TFT screen which provides a user-friendly intuitive control panel that lets you set a comfortable indoor climate and schedule the heating system.

Signatrol has launched Spydaq, a new low cost wireless temperature and humidity monitoring system, ideal for tracking air temperature in all kinds of environment.

Spydaq offers an affordable alternative to hard wired monitoring systems. It allows users to deploy sensors in various locations without the restrictions and cost of hard wiring and monitor results from a PC.

MK Electric has introduced The Decorative Collection, a new range of finishes inspired by the latest interior design trends, which will meet the most demanding customer and client requirements, whilst still retaining the quality, reliability and safety standards that MK Electric is renowned for.

Timeguard has extended its popular Programastat heating controls range with new analogue and digital versions of Economy 7 time switches, which include a simple boost feature for additional control.

The boost feature enables householders to call for a 15, 30, 60 or 120 minute boost to their heating or hot water at the touch of a button, after which the power is automatically switched off again.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has developed 'R22 Renew' to cut the cost of replacing older R22 VRF air conditioning systems to comply with refrigerant legislation. With R22 Renew it's possible to retain the existing R22 pipework, and often to re-use the existing indoor units, as part of a new R410a VRF system with a new FDCR outdoor unit from MHI.

Tridium EMEA has launched the latest version of its NiagaraAX software platform. V3.6 offers improved security features and usability enhancements, as well as support for a new Static Ram option card (JOCSRM) designed to protect against data loss in the event of power failure within a building. Tridium also announces the availability of three new drivers; a Milestone driver, providing support for NVR technology; plus system drivers which enable connection to the McQuay and Carrier CCN protocols.

Building façades will be able to harvest energy from the sun to generate abundant supplies of hot water and space heating following the launch of a range of patented, solar thermal façade collectors for commercial and industrial applications from sustainable solutions provider, AET.

The kind of comfort and convenience offered by luxury hotel room control systems could soon become a much more mainstream feature of the sector thanks to the launch of Jung’s 2-Wire Bus Push Button Modules, available from The Wandsworth Group, Jung’s exclusive UK distributor.

The units are simple to install as part of any hotel build or refurbishment and are suitable for both standardised rooms and boutique hotel settings.

Amtech, the market leading developer of end to end software solutions for the Building Services Industry, is due to launch a free Contractor Directory early in 2012. This anticipated directory will be a valuable tool, offering HVAC, electrical and plumbing contractors greater exposure, helping them to win more work!

A basic listing is available free of charge to contractors, who can enter their own details on the website. These details include contact information, speciality areas and trade association membership.

Riegens Lighting’s new Highray luminaire has been designed for applications where an elegant but effective, combined direct and indirect lighting solution is required.

Wire suspended, the pendant Highray luminaire with its soft, precision design offers a choice of lamp type which includes a 41W (3000K) LED option and is manufactured in satin matt/white or opal reflector depending on the choice of light source.

Now available from Aereco is the Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) system which is proven to have much lower energy usage than conventional systems whilst providing greater levels of comfort in living areas and eliminating mould and condensation in wet rooms.

Dimplex’s new EC-Eau range of heat pump hot water cylinders offers mains pressure hot water with eco-credentials, with low running costs, reliable hot water and fantastic flow rates, for a wide range of domestic and light commercial installations.

DANLERS Limited design and manufacture a range of trailing edge, quiet grid dimmer modules suitable for dimming LED lamps and fittings either directly or via a dimmable trailing edge transformer.

Marshall-Tufflex has produced new literature outlining ways in which electrical contractors can offer domestic and commercial customers solutions to reduce electricity bills and cut carbon emissions.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

The Ultraflo U3000/4000 brings simplicity to the non-invasive measurement of liquid flow, offering the user quick and accurate flow measurement with its easy to follow menu and simple set up.

This is a cost effective alternative to traditional inline meter installation, plus dry servicing, providing minimum downtime and maximum availability.

The Deskspan Access System is a unique system that is manufactured to span over desking to gain safe access to lighting, fan coil units, air conditioning etc.

It is designed to clear computer monitors and standard partitions yet allow space between ceiling and platform to let the operative work on a properly guarded platform.

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

The new Delmatic Metro Desktop Touchpad from Delmatic is a versatile controller that helps to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions while giving users unparalleled control of their local environment from a single device. As such, the Touchpad is a wireless controller with intuitive context-sensitive graphical screens and a wide selection of software-configurable functions. Controllable parameters include light levels and lighting scenes, temperature, glare/shading and audio-visual functions – all from an interactive, desktop device.

The Deskspan Access System is a unique system that is manufactured to span over desking to gain safe access to lighting, fan coil units, air conditioning etc.

It is designed to clear computer monitors and standard partitions yet allow space between ceiling and platform to let the operative work on a properly guarded platform.

Are your heat exchangers not working efficiently in the winter weather? Breakdowns and a long wait time for delivery? With their ‘off the shelf’ availability, Clixcoolers the new, unique, modular forced air heat exchangers from Forward Industrial Products can be delivered and installed in just 72 hours.

A.O. Smith has launched the BMS interface for the BFC, SGE and SGS appliances.

By using the BMS interface you can extract data from the appliance. This data can be converted to your Building Management Software which enables you to monitor the hot water installation.

The BMS interface converts the information of the installation to a ModBus protocol, one of the most used protocols in building management.

BSS Industrial has recently added cut length kits and compression fittings to its already comprehensive range of TracPipe stainless steel gas pipe products. Stocked at its Magna Park national distribution centre, the new lines are now available at UK-wide branches or through next day delivery.

A viable alternative to traditional rigid copper or steel pipework, BSS Industrial is confident that TracPipe will be a popular choice with its customers.

The new Paramount three wall-hung high efficiency condensing boiler from Potterton Commercial offers the most flexible boiler control technology available in the UK market, whilst incorporating all the physical attributes of its predecessor, the Paramount two, in terms of size, appearance, outputs and condensing high efficiencies.

Dimplex is again expanding the UK’s widest range of heat pumps with the launch of the new LA PMS medium temperature range of air source units.

Available in 8 or 14kW capacities, the single phase LA PMS offers variable water flow temperatures of up to 65°C, weather compensated, making it the perfect choice where a complete domestic heating and hot water solution is required.

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

When replacing a pump there are several points that should be considered as these will have an impact on whether you are making the best selection including:

Wilo has launched the Wilo-Stratos GIGA here in the UK. It’s another highly efficient pump product – the first high efficiency glanded pump – and it’s targeted specifically at the building services and industry sectors.

The Wilo-Stratos GIGA offers building designers, specifiers and architects the chance to easily optimise the energy costs and environmental balance of a building or industrial complex.

The NX range of scroll compressor liquid chillers from Climaveneta UK combines excellent energy efficiency with a compact design and a choice of models to suit a range of applications. These include shell and tube or plate heat exchanger options, as well as low noise or super-low noise versions and units with partial heat recovery. Cooling capacities range from 159kW to 352kW.

Rinnai’s unique condensing technology on its heavy duty condensing continuous flow water heaters incorporates two heat exchangers to achieve optimum water heating generated from every cubic metre of natural gas or LPG, capturing residual heat from their flue gases and transferring it into the water being heated.

Shorts Environmental offers comprehensive planned maintenance, tailor made to suit actual customer requirements, as the key to optimum performance of all HVAC systems.

“Incorporating planned maintenance into the lifetime cost of HVAC systems installations is essential if maximum energy efficiencies and subsequent lower running costs are to be achieved,” says Gareth Chappells, Customer Support Manager at Shorts Environmental.

A unique natural ventilation combination from Passivent and REHAU can provide a low energy cooling solution for the commercial market.

The Passivent/REHAU solution combines the former’s passive stack natural ventilation with the latter’s AWADUKT Thermo ground-air heat exchanger, and is particularly appropriate for buildings with deep floor plans and/or restricted external facades.

Spectral has announced the UK launch of its ultra-efficient and architecturally stylised pendant luminaires, ESTRA-Pendant and a revised PLAFOU design.

Suited to office environments for VDU compatible direct/indirect lighting, PLAFOU and ESTRA incorporate slight design profiles to fit with contemporary, minimal interiors.

One of the first companies to introduce modular boilers to the UK market back in 1978, Ideal Commercial Heating’s latest milestone is the Evomod, the brand’s first modular boiler to feature fully condensing technology. This new product has been designed to fulfil market demand, since well ahead of mandatory requirements, more and more businesses are realising the carbon and cost-saving benefits of high efficiency boilers.

Compatible with its extensive range of energy efficient condensing boilers, Alpha has launched its Trace Heating Kit to help avoid boiler breakdown during the cold winter months.

The kit, which comprises a relay board, detecting wire and weather probe, helps protect against the effects of frozen condensate by detecting the exterior temperature and adjusting the boiler accordingly, ensuring the condensate pipe does not freeze and cause the boiler to breakdown which can be both costly and time consuming to fix.

ABB has launched a free energy calculator application (App) for the BlackBerry. The new App complements ABB’s existing iPhone energy calculator app and will allow, primarily, end-users to calculate the energy savings they can achieve by installing variable-speed drives (VSDs) to control motors.

The App gives end-users the ability to make quick comparisons between motors controlled by VSDs and motors running direct-on-line without any speed control device.

With £860 million made available by the UK government to support its Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) non-domestic renewable heat generators and producers of biomethane are required to measure their output.

In order to claim rebates they require RHI-compliant meters that are accurate and approved. 

Tyco Thermal Controls offer a comprehensive range of heat tracing systems to help winter proof your building just go to the website and claim a free building audit.

Raychem’s Self-regulating electric heat-tracing systems offer a versatile and energy efficient solution for the freeze protection of piped services, maintaining ice-free gutters and downpipes and for melting snow and preventing ice forming on pedestrian walkways and vehicle access areas.

SCHOTT Solar has launched a multicrystalline module that incorporates unique double-glass technology which delivers improved durability and long lasting, stable yields.

Rinnai’s Infinity 16i Continuous flow water heater is designed to meet the hot water needs of domestic and light commercial applications, offering reduced levels of energy usage and harmful emissions.

The 16i provides a constant flow of safe hot water via accurate temperature control with a delivery capacity of 15.2 litres per minute. Water temperatures can be pre-set through easy-to-use built in digital controls, eliminating the risk of scalding and eradicating the need for thermostatic mixing valves.

With the launch of the new 350lm ES50 from Sylvania, retrofit LED lamps have finally come of age.

The new lamp is the first LED retrofit to have the power to replace a 50W halogen (the hugely popular workhorse of accent and display lighting) while staying within the limits for maximum lamp dimensions specified by IEC. This ensures it can be fitted into all GU10 and GZ10-type luminaires without compromise which opens up the benefits of LED lighting to the whole lighting market.

The Wandsworth Group has launched a range of blue sockets to comply with NHS Medical Electrical Installation Guidance Notes (MEIGaN).

Designed for use in either bed head trunking or medical services columns, the new socket range is available in switched or unswitched single or twin units. The Wandsworth MEIGaN-compliant units offer a flexible solution for hospitals when carrying out refurbishments or new build projects and in some cases they can also be retrofitted into existing trunking and medical columns.

Hager has launched a control and circuit protection solution for domestic and commercial photovoltaic applications.

As every installation is different, Hager’s device offer is a modular solution. Hager offers various sizes of AC and DC rotary handle switches, a DC1000V din rail rotary switch, a type B RCCB 4 pole, surge protection, photovoltaic fuse carriers and fuses as well as metering.

Metered tests carried out on Thermal Energy International’s GEM steam traps by Italcables, Italy’s largest producer of wire strands for pre-stressed concrete and post-tensioned structures, have shown steam savings of up to 30% compared to mechanical traps. Now, Italcables has fitted GEM traps to its steam baths and kettle boiler used for ‘pickling’ and treating iron wire strands.

Members of a successful bidding consortium are celebrating as the Rugby Football League (RFL) confirmed that Bristol has been chosen to host matches during the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. The first International Rugby League to be played in the city for over 100 years will be played at the Memorial Stadium.

Space Airconditioning plc has appointed Peter Selmes as Regional Sales Director for London and the Home Counties.

Based at the company’s Guildford head office, Peter brings extensive experience in applying Daikin Air Conditioning solutions.

A consulting sales engineer with Space Air in the 1990’s, Peter returns after some 16 years as Director of one of Space Air’s nationwide network of approved design and installation contracting companies.

Clients of Meister Electrical Services are on target to make substantial savings on energy bills and significantly reduce their carbon footprint.

Meister Electrical Services, has installed over 1500 DANLERS ceiling flush mounted PIR Occupancy switches as well as DANLERS Surface mounted PIRs in 100’s of McDonald’s Restaurants as part of a rolling plan to populate restaurants with stand-alone energy saving controls, in conjunction with energy efficient LED lighting.

Three Hoval UK-manufactured SR Plus 600kW gas-fired boilers are helping the National Assembly for Wales minimise the energy costs and environmental impact of the award-winning Welsh Assembly building – the Senedd.

Designed by the Richard Rogers Partnership, the Assembly building at Cardiff Bay includes a debating chamber capable of accommodating 60 Members, along with office and meeting spaces, public areas, private accommodation and catering.

The BRE has announced the next dates for its next five day KNX Association Certified Training Courses which will be held on 16-20 January 2012 and 20-24 February 2012.

The courses will be held in Watford where the BRE benefits from a number of buildings on its Innovation Park including the visitors centre and training room which are installed with KNX.

In addition the buildings on the park demonstrate current methods of construction for sustainable, energy efficient buildings.

The Wandsworth Group has added two new area sales managers to its nationwide team.

Becoming area sales manager for North West England and North Wales, Michael Reay joins The Wandsworth Group from a competitor on the nursecall side of the business, bringing three years of experience of the rival system to the Wandsworth team. Michael will leverage his knowledge and contacts in the healthcare sector to help continue to provide an excellent service to the company’s customers.

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

When boilers, air conditioning plant and heat exchangers scale up, time is of the essence in removing the scale and getting the plant functional again. Chemical descaling is the favoured method of solving the problem, and Kamco has introduced SCALEBREAKER FX, a vigorous descaling agent which dissolves lime-scale, rust and corrosion deposits.

Shentongroup has expanded its powertherm range of innovative Combined Heat & Power(CHP) systems. By combining its expertise with that of its European partners, SEVA AG and Tedom, shentongroup now supplies its powertherm range in over 60 sizes ranging from 7kW to 2MW and in five package styles that include open sets, acoustic enclosures, compact series, containerised and total pre-fabricated plant room packages.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

High quality and reliability combine with high energy efficiency to make the latest Econoflame boilers from Stokvis Energy Systems a popular choice for commercial and public sector applications. The Econoflame brand is now split into three separate ranges: entering with the wall hung, R30 series, the R6000 range and the top output R3400, R3500 & R3600SB premix commercial boilers.

Alpha Electronics, nationwide distributor of handheld and portable electrical and electronic test equipment, has been appointed an authorised distributor of FLIR thermal imagers. Gary Biggs, Sales Director for Alpha Electronics, explained: “We are delighted to be given the opportunity to promote FLIR products which we shall be using to target the higher end thermal imaging applications, for example to building diagnostics consultants, with 640 x 480 array cameras such as the FLIR T640bx and T620bx Series.”

The models in the BITZER OCTAGON VARISPEED series have a flange mounted suction-gas-cooled frequency inverter. This makes the series particularly economic in terms of energy and is also environmentally friendly. Thanks to their suction-gas cooling, these frequency inverters are also maintenance-free and safe to operate even at high ambient temperatures.

Specifiers can gain BREEAM credits by paying particular attention to the use of water in their buildings. Cistermiser’s Sensazone helps to fulfil the automatic sanitary water supply shut off demanded by BREEAM Wat 4. This means it can help to gain additional credits, removes the risk of significant water wastage as a result of leaks or damage and also saves costs for the end user.

Vaillant has added to its renewables portfolio with the launch of its new geoTHERM air range of air to water heat pumps (AWHP), suitable for a wide range of applications in new build and refurbishment properties. Available from July 2011, the geoTHERM air range will consist of three models (7kW, 12kW and 15kW) each of which will provide maximum comfort and efficiency, combined with simple installation, smooth operation and advanced diagnostics.

New to the market from SAS International is the cleverly designed Drop & Slide metal ceiling system. Drop & Slide looks like any other suspended metal ceiling system as it provides a flush finish. But where this product differs is its ingenious way of allowing access to the ceiling void for on-going essential maintenance.

HARTING has developed a new generation of flexible data cables which guarantee transmission in accordance with the IEEE 802.3an 10 GBase-D Ethernet standard. The new cables are designed to meet the demand for improved network components, which is rising with the growing need for higher bandwidths.

Accurate water and heat metering are now an integral part of energy efficient, modern building control. Sontay, the market leading manufacturer and distributor of field control devices, has introduced a brand new series of water and heat metering products to help building services specifiers and contractors achieve precise and affordable flow and energy metering.

Dimplex’s energy efficient air source heat pumps are now easier than ever to specify, with the launch of a range of heat pump packs containing everything required for most common domestic applications. Whether your project requires both heating and hot water, heating only, or an especially compact installation, there’s a Dimplex air source heat pump pack to make specification and ordering straightforward.

Panasonic has launched its new ECOi VRF Designer software. The package will allow air conditioning system designers, installers and dealers to very quickly design and size systems using Panasonic’s ECOi VRF range, create wiring diagrams and issue bills of quantities at the push of a button.

Polypipe Ventilation has launched the first new addition to the Silavent range following its acquisition of the brand last year - a new range of low Watt centrifugal bathroom extract fans. The new competitively priced Silavent low Watt fans use an incredible 70% less power than conventional fans, dramatically reducing operating costs and helping to reduce overall building energy consumption, an issue which remains high on the political agenda.

Bilco UK has extended its commitment to further improve safety at work by introducing a new range of fixed vertical and retractable ladder products. This, together with its established range of roof and access hatches and floor doors, means Bilco can now offer a complete access solution. The new retractable aluminium ladders are available with or without a hatchbox with a laminated wood trapdoor and lining and have an option for a fire-rated steel hatchbox and lining.

Alfa Laval Limited is now able to offer ex-stock, next day delivery of 97% of their Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) gasket range – a promise that no other UK- based supplier can match. Alfa Laval is by far the largest supplier of gasketted heat exchangers to industry in the UK & Ireland. Covering 6000 square metres of their Camberley Headquarters, their workshops have the capacity to re-gasket and recondition 54,000 large PHE plates every year.

The new generation of spring-return actuators from Belimo is based on the proven technology of the legendary AF actuators. With powerful torques of 10 and 20 Nm, respectively, the NF and SF types ensure absolute reliability, not only in standard mode but also in the event of an emergency.

Goodlight retrofit LED High and Low Bay lighting is the ultimate energy efficient option to replace metal halide and sodium high bay lamps. Heavyweight in both performance and design, these LED lamps from LED Eco Lights incorporate a multi-layered LED chip arrangement to create an intensive light source. The light is then distributed by using a range of aluminium and prismatic reflectors to provide unparalleled levels of brightness and clarity.

A new dedicated software programme for the solar PV industry helps system installers produce all electrical test documentation for client handover packs quickly and easily. The new Seaward SolarCert Elements software is designed to help solar PV installers create comprehensive folders of system information including customised test certification and inspection reports, installation layout diagrams, photographs and any other information relevant to PV installation such as datasheets.

Interplast’s Three Compartment Dado and Skirting trunking systems are available in packs of 2 x 3 metres of base and lids to aid storage, logistics and on site installation. It is available in both skirting and dado profiles with either chamfered or square lids to ensure an aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective, solution for power and data management installations.

Glow-worm is further developing the popular Ultracom range of boilers with the launch of the Ultracom2 35 Store boiler. The Ultracom2 35 Store is a new high efficiency storage combi boiler, which provides instant and unlimited domestic hot water with an impressive flow rate, from a single wall hung unit.

BSS Industrial is now offering Geberit’s innovative Mapress stainless steel and carbon steel – the first press fitting product for fire protection systems to receive approval from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB). The accreditation covers all dimensions of Geberit Mapress piping up to 108mm for wet sprinkler installations.

JS Humidifiers is launching the Condair FF2 high pressure spray humidifier, capable of delivering up to 1,080kg/h of moisture to a duct or air handling unit. The Condair FF2 is ideal for AHUs that have multiple humidification and adiabatic cooling elements as a single pump station can feed nozzles grids in up to four different ducts.

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new range of City Multi air conditioning units that not only offer a higher seasonal efficiency, but can also maintain higher heating capacities at low ambient temperatures making it ideal for UK climate.

FireCell from EMS Fire & Security is the UK’s first fully certified EN54 Part 25 compliant wireless fire detection solution. With no need for cabling it is swift to install, making it ideal for buildings such as schools, offices and industrial applications where downtime and disruption are not an option.

At a time when both the private and public sectors are looking for efficient ventilation solutions for the new generation of air-tight buildings, Aereco is introducing the BXC extract unit for Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV). The Aereco BXC extract unit is the latest innovation from Aereco, the inventor of humidity sensitive demand controlled ventilation systems.

In the domestic environment, Siemens Building Technologies offers a wide range of intuitive energy saving products. The company endeavours to couple simplicity of use with the latest technology to make its products as easy to use as possible to encourage energy efficient control and resultant fuel cost saving.

Fluke has introduced four new high-performance thermal imagers, the Fluke Ti27 and Ti29 for industrial, electrical and process control applications, and the Fluke TiR27 and TiR29 for building inspection, energy audit and building maintenance applications. In addition to the Fluke Ti32 and TiR32 they make up the affordable Fluke P3 Series, all models being specifically designed to work in the harshest environments and provide superior image quality with one-handed, easy-to-use operation.

Advanced Air has launched an ‘on-site’ design service for fire damper control systems which saves money, increases quality of installation and gives absolute programme certainty. This approach was developed for a specific project in London and has proved to be so successful that Advanced Air is now offering this as a standard module to their already extensive manufacturing and design service.

Hamworthy has completed the launch of the most versatile and innovative range of condensing boilers on the market with the unveiling of the ultra-compact Fleet floor standing horizontal model. Exploiting Hamworthy’s expertise in floor standing modular boiler design the new horizontal, floor standing boiler has 13 models, with single boiler outputs from 40kW to 350kW.

Panasonic has launched its new Aquarea Designer software for contractors taking advantage of today’s strong interest in heat pump installation. The package will allow HVAC designers, installers and distributors to identify the correct heat pump for a particular application from Panasonic’s Aquarea range, calculate the savings compared to other heat sources and very quickly calculate CO2 emissions.

Fläkt Woods has redesigned the controller unit for its revolutionary intelligent control system, offering customers automated ventilation on demand, with an easy to use control interface. It also features improved connection and expansion options. The i3Fan intelligent controller optimises fan energy usage by adjusting power consumption to match system demands.

Successfully launched at this year’s NEMEX exhibition, the new Goodlight brand from LED Eco Lights incorporates the UK’s most comprehensive range of retrofit LED lamp and luminaire replacements for commercial, industrial and retail environments.

Now you can air condition more rooms with just one outdoor multi-split unit with the launch of 10.0kW and 12.5kW models for the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Inverter Multi-Split System. The new SCM100ZK-S and SCM125ZK-S outdoor units feature MHI’s latest technologies to provide high efficiency heating and cooling for five rooms. This extends MHI’s range beyond the previous maximum of up to four rooms of indoor units connected to an 8kW SCM outdoor unit.

BITZER now offers seven types of condensing units in the ECOSTAR series. The new versions, with OCTAGON VARISPEED compressor, allow capacity to be increased to around 27kW at medium temperature conditions, representing a rise of 45%.

Flexicon has launched the first UK manufactured range of polyurethane coated (PU), galvanised steel flexible conduit. It is particularly suitable for applications that require high abrasion resistance and a high fatigue life. The new FPU system also offers a high mechanical strength, excellent flexibility and good low temperature performance down to -40°C, and is halogen, sulphur and phosphorous free.

Mitsubishi Electric has launched two new air conditioning controllers to strengthen their market leading controls product range and provide advanced control options via newly designed and simplified high resolution user interfaces. The new controllers allow more users to benefit from the latest developments in easy-to-use controls for energy saving features as well as for the more standard controller operations.

The new EC-Eau range of hot water cylinders from Dimplex has the answer for every home as, in addition to models for use with renewable energy systems, it also includes an extensive range of standard direct and indirect unvented cylinders, which incorporate a number of energy-saving design features.

Now available from Aereco is the Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) system which is proven to have much lower energy usage than conventional systems whilst providing greater levels of comfort in living areas and eliminating mould and condensation in wet rooms. DCV is proven to offer big energy savings and a lower capital cost, quicker installation times and, therefore, cheaper on-site costs as well as low maintenance and low operating costs.

Further expanding the creative potential of LED strips, Collingwood Lighting has introduced two new product offerings to its extensive portfolio of LED lighting solutions. Quickly installed with minimum fuss, Easy Strip and Superior Strip are perfect for a wide range of applications.

With fuel efficiency and carbon reduction top of the agenda, Kinetico is urging building services consultants and contractors to consider the positive contribution effective water treatment technology can make, especially in hard water areas.

Energy efficiency and cost savings are a major factor when it comes to building management systems and, to help meet these objectives, Sontay has teamed up with drive specialist Invertek to offer two new inverter ranges. Designed to provide effective electrical energy savings in HVAC fan and pump applications, the two, new, easy-to-use ID inverter drives can also be used to enhance efficiency in a variety of process operations.

The all-new Cable Management Catalogue from Marshall-Tufflex represents the industry’s definitive and most user-friendly guide to trunking systems and prefabricated/modular wiring solutions. The 308-page catalogue, which is available as a hard copy or as an online e-catalogue, covers all Marshall-Tufflex cable management solutions, from the established such as Sterling Profile to new systems (including Twin165) and its bespoke specialised applications service.

To tackle restrictive long absorption distances in the air handling unit, HygroMatik has introduced VortexSteam. Insufficient absorption can result in contamination risks while long ducts can take up too much space.

As we move into early summer, and ambient temperatures rise, air conditioning systems start to come under greater load and inefficiencies in the system soon show up. Fan coil units are prone to a build-up of scale and other debris and it is often necessary to flush them through to restore them to full efficiency. The work has to be carried out quickly, often overnight whilst offices are unoccupied, and speed and cleanliness are paramount.

Trend Control Systems Ltd has introduced an intelligent window control package that can be fully integrated within its building energy management systems in order to maximise the benefits of natural ventilation. The use of MotorLink technology allows window position to be controlled and monitored with unrivalled accuracy, as well as providing near silent operation and enhanced levels of safety and security.

Hager has redesigned its Logisty entry doorphone to feature a large modern looking LCD screen that allows clear and simple navigation for the homeowner. As part of a home security system the new entry doorphone can be used from anywhere in the house to control access into the property as well as external lighting and garage doors.

Over the last 21 years the Banshee range from Vimpex has been one of the best known electronic sounders, synonymous with quality, reliability and innovation. Vimpex has continued this heritage with the launch of a new range, the Banshee Excel.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

Zip has increased its Hydroboil Plus range of on-wall boiling water solutions to include larger capacities of up to 40 litres. The new 10, 15, 25 and 40 litre units have been designed to offer users of larger capacity instant boiling water systems the energy saving advantages associated with the existing Hydroboil Plus range.

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

MK Electric has enhanced its market-leading app for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad. The app puts the latest digital technology at the service of the specifier, providing full specification information without the need for either a lap-top or encyclopaedia-sized catalogue.

Black Teknigas has introduced a new system of free fall fire valve equipment suitable for oil and gas installations. This range of valves and accessories provides a complete, positive 100% fuel isolation system that will automatically operate in the event of excessive temperatures or alarm signal. Black Teknigas is a division of Watts Industries, one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of valves and controls.

Dimplex is extending the choices in solar thermal water heating, with the launch of the SOLC201 flat plate collector, which provides a cost-effective way to start enjoying low cost, low carbon hot water. The SOLC201 is solar keymark approved, meaning that it will be eligible for the financial incentives available under the Renewable Heat Incentive, available to non-domestic installations from July 2011, with domestic installations expected to be eligible from October 2012.

Smedegaard has launched its new range of FalFlex wall-mounted cold water booster sets. The new FalFlex range is extremely compact and saves space by being wall-mounted, solving the traditional problem of limited space in plant rooms. The set is mounted on rubber lined support brackets to reduce noise transmission once installed.

Greenwood Airvac has launched the next generation heat recovery ventilator. Achieving 0.47W/l/s, with an exceptional 93% heat transfer, and incorporating new, innovative Greenwood SMART Technology, the new Fusion HRV2HT takes one of the UK’s best performing heat recovery product to the next level.

The ethical and legal requirements to protect workers from risk of electrocution are stronger today than ever before. The only way to completely ensure safety is by insisting on the use of safety switches in the workplace rather than ordinary rotary isolators.

The new Han 70 A crimp module is the latest addition to the Harting Han-Modular Series of heavy-duty connectors.  Designed for use in applications presenting the toughest mechanical demands, the new module is plug-compatible with the existing Han 70 A axial screw module, and allows the transmission of high power levels within a compact space.

New from Tridonic is the basicDIM RCL, a cleverly networked lighting management system for control in single rooms that can achieve energy savings of up to 80%. basicDIM RCL is a digital control module for use with up to 25 DSI ballasts that controls the lighting levels on the basis of ambient light and presence.

Collingwood Lighting has introduced a new series of waterproof LED drivers; the PL/IP range. Designed for outdoor use, the compact and effective drivers are suitable for a wide variety of external lighting installations, in both residential and commercial settings. Quickly and easily installed, they are fully compatible with all products across Collingwood’s extensive range.

ATC Semitec’s SP interchangeable series is a range of NTC thermistors that offers very high precision (±0.2°C 0~70C or better) at significantly lower pricing to that of existing interchangeable NTCs.

The Dimplex range of air source heat pumps is popular with specifiers, consultants and developers, with a new range of high efficiency models extending the range to meet the demand for energy efficient heating and hot water in both commercial and residential builds, including multi-dwelling developments.

Fluke offers three pocket-size professional-grade laser distance measuring tools that are fast and easy to use. While offering the most advanced measuring technology with buttons positioned for one-handed measurements, addition, subtraction, area, volume and other calculations can all be simply computed on the large displays.

Theben's PlanoCentro Presence Detector lies virtually flat on a ceiling and has won one of Europe’s most prestigious design awards. Established in 1953, the iF Product Design Award attracts entries from across the globe and this win for Theben will make the PlanoCentro the Presence Detector of choice.

Vent-Axia’s new range, the eViking Air Handling units, sets a new standard for equipment efficiency in HVAC applications. The range features significant performance improvements, providing greater reliability alongside a reduced carbon footprint thanks to the integration of energy saving heat recovery technology and high efficiency fans into its design.

Draka has taken the major step of rebranding one of its most popular cost-cutting fixed installation cables to more fully describe its key contractor benefits and differentiate it from inferior quality cables on the market.  From today, the Saffire YY OHLS cable is renamed as Saffire Swiftfit.

Xpelair, Redring and Galaxy have launched new look websites helping customers to discover the latest ventilation, hot water and showering technology at the click of a button. Visitors can explore the wide range of products available, such as the innovative Carbonlite range from Xpelair, the highly efficient Redring Powerstream Professional electric flow boiler and the stylish Galaxy Aqua Digitemp digital shower.

Marshall-Tufflex Energy Management has launched an industry-first Buyers Guide to Voltage Optimisation. The Guide, an unbiased reference point aimed at anyone considering investing in voltage optimisation, has been produced to equip specifiers and end users with information, questions and prompts to ensure they make the right decisions during the specification process.

Vaillant’s commercial offering consists of a comprehensive range of high output boilers and a range of corresponding controls. At the heart of Vaillant’s commercial offering is the VRC630/2 boiler management system. This versatile control can manage up to eight boilers in cascade and up to 15 heating circuits using additional accessories. 

Johnson Controls has introduced the YORK YLPA heat pump, which combines optimal energy efficiency with an extremely quiet operation.  The YORK YLPA is Johnson Controls’ third generation of scroll heat pumps. Continuous enhancements to the heat pump’s design has led to an even higher performance, whilst maintaining its reliability.

Now available from Aereco is the Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) system which is proven to have much lower energy usage than conventional systems whilst providing greater levels of comfort in living areas and eliminating mould and condensation in wet rooms.

A unique software tool, to help architects and specifiers accurately and quickly assess the impact of natural daylighting on a building’s energy performance, has been launched by Passivent. The company has worked closely with leading software house Environmental Design Solutions Ltd (EDSL) to develop the utility (Passivent Sunscoop Builder) which complements the already proven Passivent Airscoop Builder tool for natural ventilation in buildings.

Panasonic’s Gas Heat Pumps offer a low carbon gas driven VRF heating and cooling solution which is an ideal alternative to traditional electric VRF. The M-Series features improved performance and reduced carbon emissions while providing a great solution to power supply issues for commercial applications.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

Part L2 of the Building regulations considers energy efficiency in non-domestic buildings (three phase applications), clarifying energy demands and the associated need to meter energy usage. Its effect will help building managers, landlords and tenants to understand where energy is used or wasted and to create opportunities to significantly reduce energy consumption, hopefully by around 5-10% p.a.

The new Seaward Solar Installation PV100 is the first dedicated multi-function electrical tester for those involved in solar panel installation. The new tester is capable of carrying out all electrical tests required by IEC 62446 on grid connected PV systems and eliminates the need for multiple test instruments for PV panel electrical installation and connection.

Iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK has responded to consumer demand by extending its Classical range of cast iron rainwater and gutter systems, with the introduction of a selection of square and rectangular pipes and fittings.

Achieving good control of multiple boiler installations is essential to meet the demand for high system efficiencies and to exceed the Building Regulations recommended minimum standards.

To help effectively manage multiple boiler modules, Hamworthy Heating has introduced the Merley, the latest generation boiler sequence controller, which is perfectly matched for use with the leading manufacturer’s latest Fleet boiler range.

Fabweld Steel Products has launched a new recessed manhole cover and frame, with a unique feature eliminating health and safety lifting concerns.

The SOLO SLIDE is a recessed cover and frame fabricated from mild steel which can blend in with the surrounding area. A unique feature of the SOLO SLIDE, part of FSP's FAB Pave range, is an ergonomically designed key which allows for single person operation.

The ethical and legal requirements to protect workers from risk of electrocution are stronger today than ever before. The only way to completely ensure safety is by insisting on the use of Safety Switches in the workplace rather than ordinary rotary isolators.

Best known for its expertise in floor standing boiler design, Hamworthy Heating has developed a new wall hung condensing boiler that demonstrates the company’s industry leading credentials and catapults the manufacturer into the centre of the wall hung market.

Part of the company’s recently launched Fleet range, the new ultra-compact, wall hung module promises to transform commercial boiler solutions, creating a new benchmark in versatility.

Pioneering LED lighting specialists, Visive, has ventured into the world of commercial general lighting, with the launch of the LED-Grid, a solid state lighting luminaire that can be used in conventional suspended grid ceilings.

Douglas-Delabie, the specialist supplier of thermostatic control solutions and accessories for the commercial market, has enhanced its successful Temposoft taps and mixers for washbasins with the development of its Temposoft 2 range.

Featuring a regulated flow rate at 3 litres/min, the company says these easy-to-operate ‘soft touch’ timed flow push basin taps and mixers can achieve water savings of approximately 84% compared with a traditional basin tap.

Selecting the right hot water system for a new building or a renovation project is complex. A.O. Smith has developed a unique calculation program called Sizing program to make this exercise easier.

By completing a number of consecutive steps, an advice for a specific hot water appliance will follow. Solar recommendations consist of an integrated system advice and non solar recommendations refer to a specific hot water appliance.

Fläkt Woods now offers a new Box Fan range which incorporates energy conscious EC motors, which help to deliver higher fan efficiencies and lower energy consumption.

The company has developed this new product range to deliver performance in line with current Part L Building Regulations, meeting the drive for tighter efficiencies, as well as conforming to ever changing circumstances, by providing ventilation on demand.

Dimplex is expanding the choice in heat pumps for larger homes with the new LA MAS range of air source heat pumps. A new design gives the range a considerably smaller footprint than previous options, allowing greater freedom over location and system design, as well as reduced visual impact.

The range offers homeowners the best of both worlds as it can be used either as the sole heating source for a property, or in ‘bivalent’ mode in combination with an existing conventional heating system to reduce bills and cut CO2 emissions.

Philips has launched the MASTER LEDtube range, offering up to 50% energy saving when compared to the traditional linear fluorescent lamp.

Available in 2, 3, 4 and 5 foot versions the lamp has been designed for general lighting applications such as office and industrial spaces, as well as warehouses and retail outlets.

Ex-Or has launched a range of simple to fit batten mounted sensors which can deliver energy savings of up to 50%.

The Ex-Or BattenFit offers advanced occupancy detection technology in a package which is quick and easy to fit to a battenstyle luminaire. This purpose designed detector family offers a range of functionality to suit all applications in an aesthetically pleasing design.

The new FLIR Ebx-Series from FLIR Systems is described as ‘the best value in thermal imaging and digital camera resolution they have ever offered’.

Designed specifically for building applications, these new compact thermal imaging cameras are ideal for those wanting enhanced imaging quality and more analysis functions from an entry level thermal imaging camera.

Venture Lighting’s new Ventronic Global electronic dimming ballast combines maximum energy savings with total system control, using DALI digital dimming, simple switch dimming or 1-10V variable dimming. The ballast has exceptionally low energy consumption and a power factor close to unity, providing the lowest current load and supports lamp dimming up to 70% total energy cost saving.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

When replacing a pump there are several points that should be considered as these will have an impact on whether you are making the best selection including:

Vent-Axia has recently been awarded Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for its Thernamic series of ground source heat pumps.

Vent-Axia’s Thernamic ground source heat pumps are thus fully compliant with the technology requirements of the MCS and eligible for payments under the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) which requires both the installer and the equipment to be MCS certified.

Envision from Holophane is a powerful new online tool that helps specifiers to visualise products as they build up a specification and evaluate the implications of changes. Envision also produces detailed specifications that can be used in specification documents or saved in a choice of formats for sharing with colleagues and clients.

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

Osram has added a new innovation to its T5 range – the LUMILUX T5 High Output (HO) XT. This triphosphor fluorescent tube boasts an extremely long lifetime of up to 45,000 hours making it ideal for applications where lamp replacements are difficult and costly.

Glow-worm is extending the straightforward and installer friendly Clearly Heat Pumps range with the introduction of a brand new 5kW air to water heat pump (AWHP).

Creating the next generation of air to water heat pumps from Glow-worm, the new Clearly Heat Pumps 5kW system with an electrical back-up heater, is designed especially for new build houses with a low energy requirement.

An-10 wireless lighting control technology from CP Electronics enables fast, easy and cost effective installation of fully featured lighting controls with minimum disruption.

As such, the An-10 range delivers all of the lighting control functions that would be expected of a hard-wired system including presence and absence detection, maintained illuminance, dimming (DSI/DALI digital and 1-10V analogue) and scene setting, without the hard wiring.

Fläkt Woods now offers a new Box Fan range which incorporates energy conscious EC motors, which help to deliver higher fan efficiencies and lower energy consumption.

The company has developed this new product range to deliver performance in line with current Part L Building Regulations, meeting the drive for tighter efficiencies, as well as conforming to ever changing circumstances, by providing ventilation on demand.

Fluke is offering a Fluke Ti32 and Fluke TiR32 Free Lens Promotion, running until 30 April, 2011.

These two popular thermal imagers provide an unmatched combination of ruggedness, ease of use and superior image quality. The choice of a free additional telephoto or wide angle lens (recommended list price over £1,000) to purchasers of a new Fluke Ti32 or TiR32 Thermal Imager enables an even wider range of application areas where the thermal imager can be used.

As solar power grows in popularity as a source of alternative energy, the requirement for safety has never been greater.

The cells are constantly generating whilst there is daylight, therefore, the inverter needs to be isolated for servicing and repair. To ensure complete safety and peace of mind, fit a Katko DC Safety Switch between the photovoltaic cells and the input to the inverter and an AC Safety Switch between the output of the inverter and the main switchboard.

Energy saving solutions expert Marshall Tufflex Energy Management has launched a brand new website bringing together all of its systems under one roof, enabling specifiers to build a complete package of measures from one trusted manufacturer.

The website gives full details of each of its three product ranges – Voltis intelligent voltage optimisation, Sinergy sub-metering and Ipsis integrated energy reduction solution, allowing users to find out what each technology does and what it can deliver for them.

On-site fire alarm fault finding is now more convenient following the development of Smartphone connectivity from Static Systems Group (SSG).

Remote access is not new and SSG technical teams have for some time been providing service support for its fire alarm systems through IP-enabled technology. However, with the phenomenal rise in the use of Smartphones, the latest enhancement is welcome news to those responsible for on-site fire systems.

Douglas Delabie has extended its Securitherm range with new thermostatic basin and sink mixers which are independently tested and certified by BuildCert to NHS Model Engineering Specification D08/TMV3.

Bob Purdom, Commercial Director said: “With the basin mixers regulated at 5lpm (at 3 bar), 50% water savings are delivered and the sink mixers deliver 18lpm for an optimised fill time.

The new DL11 LED downlight from Cooper Lighting and Safety, a business unit of Cooper Safety, has been designed as a direct replacement for tungsten halogen dichroic downlights. As well as offering a 70% energy saving, it also provides a long life of 50,000 hours, which dramatically reduces maintenance costs by eliminating the need for regular lamp changes.

A new wireless temperature monitoring solution from Sontay will bring better legionella control alongside significant savings in maintenance time, cost and fuel bills for building owners and facilities managers.

Developed by Sontay in partnership with legionella specialist, H2O Chemicals, the SonNet family of wireless sensing devices features battery powered sensor nodes together with permanently powered network receivers and routers, and software.

Armstrong has launched a series of pre-designed packaged pump solutions that offer specifiers lowest first installed cost, reduced footprint and the opportunity for outstanding energy efficiency performance. Pumps, pipework, controls and motive power are fully-integrated and the packages are manufactured off-site, for fast, efficient installation.

Now available from Aereco is the Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) system which is proven to have much lower energy usage than conventional systems whilst providing greater levels of comfort in living areas and eliminating mould and condensation in wet rooms.

DCV is proven to offer big energy savings and a lower capital cost, quicker installation times and, therefore, cheaper on-site costs as well as low maintenance and low operating costs.

Adaptaflex has introduced the Type PF non-metallic, flexible conduit system. A key advantage is that this conduit offers an alternative solution to separate interior and exterior conduit systems that have been traditionally used for many applications in the rail industry. The mechanical properties of Type PF make it particularly suitable for both external and internal dynamic use on railway locomotives, rolling stock or locations where low temperatures are frequently encountered.

Dimplex is expanding its solar thermal water heating range with the launch of three new products; a cost-effective flat plate collector, a high performance evacuated tube option and single branch pump station. The new options give Dimplex improved flexibility to offer a solution for every solar thermal installation.

Hamworthy Heating’s new Fleet range of condensing boilers, promises to change the way the industry views commercial boiler solutions.

British designed and built at the Hamworthy factory in Poole, the new Fleet brand comprises an exceptionally versatile range of modular boilers suitable for a multitude of commercial plant rooms.

Measuring power consumption in a wide variety of locations is now easier and quicker thanks to the launch of k-Wattch, a portable hand-held energy monitor developed as part of the Sinergy range by Marshall-Tufflex Energy Management.

Among its full range of renewable heating systems at this year’s Ecobuild exhibition Smith’s Environmental Systems (SES) showcased its air-to-water heat pump and water-to-water heat pump systems that include photovoltaic and thermal (PV-Therm) hybrid panels.

Smith’s claims that its water-to-water heat pump system with PV-Therm panels which generate both electricity and domestic hot water for heating is the most efficient system of its kind in the UK.

The launch of Samsung DVM Plus IV takes digital VRF air conditioning for large buildings to new levels of energy efficiency and comfort.

This fourth generation of the pioneering DVM system, Samsung’s high-tech digital hybrid technology, now packs even more power and extended piping lengths and elevations into a compact design. Featuring the world’s largest capacity module at 80HP, and an industry leading 20HP single unit, the DVM Plus IV range saves space and installation costs without compromising cooling and heating performance.

Delivering a healthy working environment free of air-borne contaminants in industrial and commercial premises is a high priority for many employers in order to meet health and safety regulations. The problem is that historically the technology available has been relatively inefficient.

Halers Lighting has launched the Halers Dimmable Low-Glare EvoLED, a fully recessed directional downlight that delivers a high performance light output, while dramatically reducing optical glare.

Combining a slim-line bezel with a deep 25mm black baffle, the Low-Glare EvoLED uses state-of-the-art lens technology to punch the light forward, while the directional output delivers the same 34 degree beam angle as the standard EvoLED but in a low glare fitting.

Philips is pleased to announce that its award winning LED Novallure candle range has now been extended to include a small bayonet cap (SBC) version especially to meet the demands of the UK market.

Dimplex now offers not only the complete renewable space heating system, but the launch of the new EC-Eau range of unvented water cylinders for heat pumps and solar thermal delivers a complete renewable water heating solution as well.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

MHS Boilers has launched a new easy to install, low cost and highly efficient flat panel solar collector which can be mounted in-roof, on-roof or in-frame.

The SOLATRON S2.5 from ELCO is a state-of-the-art collector which has been designed to be versatile, economic and incredibly easy to fit – needing only a cordless screwdriver, a hammer and a tape measure.

HygroMatik is introducing the DDS to the UK which is a significant development in steam injection humidification.

Suitable for use in air supply ducts, the DDS provides dry steam on demand into the system. The equipment is lightweight, easy to install and operates with great sensitivity, combining very rapid reaction for high humidification requirements with especially fine control in lower ranges.

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

Interplast’s Deoduct three compartment, Dado and Skirting trunking systems are available in six metre base and lid packs to aid logistics, storage and ease of handling on site.

The optional three profiles ensure an aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective solution to power and data cable management projects and are manufactured in the company’s specially formulated, high impact white PVC that blends unobtrusively into any modern office or domestic environment.

Zip Heaters will be attending this year’s EcoBuild at Excel London from 1-3 March, to showcase the recent additions to its iconic HydroTap range along with other market leading products from its existing collections.

Greenwood Airvac has launched Unity CV2GIP, the easiest to fit and commission dMEV fan in the UK – especially in line with G.I.P (Guaranteed Installed Performance), now a crucial part of the Building Regulations 2010.

Specialist in low-carbon retrofit technologies, Energys Group is launching a new portfolio of boiler and heating solutions to make plant rooms more efficient and provide customers with energy savings of 15–30%.

Space Airconditioning plc, the UK's only independent Daikin distributor, has re-launched the home of Daikin Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems. The website redesign will help the residential consumers relate the domestic branding with Space Air Solutions, a subsidiary of Space Air plc.

A new launch from Trox UK makes it possible to improve air handling and energy efficiency significantly, even where low false ceiling voids would previously have ruled out active chilled beams.

MK Electric is replacing its award-winning Masterseal range with a collection of enhanced IP-rated products called Masterseal Plus.

Scientifically sealed and tested by MK well in excess of British Standards, new Masterseal Plus protects the electrical supply in the harshest of environments. As with its predecessor, Masterseal Plus is specifically developed for use in both outdoor and indoor environments, and where wiring devices and accessories would be at risk from penetration by dust or water.

Mitsubishi Electric has updated its range of M Series MXZ Multi air conditioning outdoor units to include new sizes, new indoor model combinations and new energy saving and diagnostic features, whilst also offering owners the ability to cost-effectively replace existing R22 systems.

FLIR Systems has opened up the thermal imaging market to everyone with the introduction of a fully featured thermal imaging camera for £895.00, the lowest price available by far. The FLIR i3 is a great device for the first time user who wants to inspect or monitor the health of electrical and mechanical systems or even a building.

Dimplex Renewables is adding to its extensive portfolio with the launch of a new range of solar photovoltaic (PV) packages. Containing polycrystalline modules and everything required for installation, the kits offer a complete PV solution for residential and light commercial buildings, providing clean, locally-generated energy and reducing carbon emissions.

Bitzer’s commitment to the research and development of environmentally friendly refrigeration and air conditioning systems is reflected in the regular publication of their renowned Refrigerant Report. Edition sixteen has now been published and the 39 page publication provides a precise and unbiased guide to all current refrigerant alternatives.

Click Scolmore’s latest product development brings together a 6W LED Reflector lamp from its new Energetic range, with its award-winning FlameGuard downlighter, to produce lighting solutions that are not just low energy and Part L compliant, but offer the additional benefit of built-in protection against fire and noise pollution.

Dimplex’s popular range of solar kits includes a number of features to make installation easier and quicker.

An aluminium absorber sheet gives optimum heat transfer combined with low weight, while double O-ring push fit pipe connections and flexible insulated stainless steel hoses allow rapid installation by a roofer, leaving the pipes in the loft ready for the plumber to connect at a later stage.

Fifty years after introducing its vertical tubeless boiler, Fulton Boiler Works (GB) Limited has launched the VMP, a new range of vertical boilers combining high output and efficiency with a small footprint and low maintenance.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

Honeywell has redesigned and relaunched its website detailing the extensive range of Honeywell valves for water control, pressure reduction and regulation, backflow prevention and system balancing.

Powrmatic has launched an improved range of high efficiency gas fired suspended unit heaters. The NVx range has been introduced with enhanced features to facilitate ease of installation for contractors.

National Product Manager, Brett Smith states: “We have always prided ourselves on working in partnership with the contractors in our industry. Listening to their practical feedback has enabled us to engineer in features that will lower installation times and costs. Many of these improvements also improve unit servicing.”

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

Mitsubishi Electric has revamped its Photovoltaic (PV) website to increase accessibility for those looking for details of the company’s advanced range of commercial and domestic solar power generating equipment.

The UK PV market is expanding rapidly as homeowners and businesses look to take advantage of the Government’s Feed In Tariff (FIT) programme, which promises an income from every kW of energy generated by rooftop panels.

Cablofil has launched its PVC Cable Tray range to the UK market in response to growing demand for the company’s quality and innovation in damp and corrosive environments.

Known as the company that has pioneered the use of steel wire cable tray in the UK, Cablofil already has a range of stainless steel systems, such as its 316L product, that have been especially designed to provide exceptional anti-corrosion benefits. However, the company’s PVC range has already proved extremely popular both in France and Spain and growing demand for Cablofil products in the water industry and heavy industrial environments has prompted the company to offer the range here too.

Cooper Lighting and Safety, a business unit of Cooper Safety, has introduced a completely new version of its Easicheck automatic test system for emergency lighting.

Featuring innovations such as spur wiring capability, a touch-screen user interface and web access to historical test data, Easicheck 2 has been designed to make the testing of emergency lighting as straightforward and as cost effective as possible for the building manager.

The suitability of Creda NOBO’s Series 8 range of convector heaters for a wide range of applications owes much to the sophisticated range of control systems available. These range from individual room controllers, perfect for student accommodation, to a cable remote system for hotels and commercial buildings, and the Orion 700 system for new build apartment homes.

BSS Industrial has extended its range of WRAS approved, cold water booster sets under its own brand BOSS.

The BOSS KVCX Cold Water Booster Sets use the latest in energy efficient inverter technology to cost effectively tackle the problems that low water pressure can cause.

Recognising the demands encountered by designers when lighting offices and educational areas, Thorn has made the Elevation luminaire even more efficient and stylish than its predecessors with upgraded aesthetics, optics and controls.

Architectural lighting specialist Paviom has launched a new website to provide support for its Fire Rated Downlight (FRD) range. The site offers the user very tangible benefits that extend way beyond simple product selection. Concise information on the latest building regulations and standards, questions and answers on the use of FRD’s, products and technical support, all presented in a clear, simple to navigate format.

Bitzer’s range of ECOLINE semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors, optimised for R134a, is featured in a new 16 page guide. Bitzer ECOLINE compressors are designed to lower the annual energy consumption by up to 20% and are especially suited to R134a medium temperature cooling applications within supermarkets, meat processing plant, bakeries, catering establishments and other areas.

The FLIR B620 and B660 are thermal imaging cameras for expert, building thermographers and as such they already contain many smart features for swift and effective building inspection and detailed analysis. The latest generation of these high-end models add to this list another unique FLIR feature. This is MeterLink, wireless connection technology that allows the FLIR infrared camera to capture readings from an Extech moisture meter.

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

Gilberts HG Series provides a tough, uncompromising but safe grille solution for both air supply and extract applications in sports halls, gymnasiums and other similar areas.

In the past, for large sports hall grilles, Gilberts have typically offered a stainless steel grille solution. Stainless steel grilles are certainly strong but they are not easy to fabricate and are often less aesthetically pleasing. Gilberts have been working on a fresh new alternative instead, based on aluminium, yet still retaining the high strength required over large grille surface areas.

Building on the success of the Imax W, Ideal Commercial Heating’s new Evomax wall-hung boiler looks set to further raise the bar for efficiency and performance.

Heralded as the one of the easiest commercial boilers to install, service, operate and maintain, the Evomax is the highest efficiency boiler of its type to be produced by Ideal to date, with seasonal boiler efficiencies in accordance with Building Regulations Part L2, of up to 97.2%.

Vent-Axia has launched the new Lo-Carbon Tempra – the first single room heat recovery unit on the market which allows contractors and social housing specifiers the opportunity to quickly and easily replace existing, inefficient fans with a discrete, low energy, continuously running alternative.

Suitable for all healthcare, leisure and multi-residential applications, the V12 shower and diverter range from Rada offers the design conscious specifier all the aesthetic appeal of contemporary shower controls, but with the build quality and safety features necessary in a non-domestic environment.

Shentongroup is launching a state-of-the-art dual fuel waste to energy system called Duplo. As well as being a prime power source, Duplo can also provide hot water via an optional heat exchanger and be fitted with a control system that enables excess electricity to be exported to the National Grid.

Hamworthy Heating will make this year’s Ecobuild show the launch pad for their new, highly specified Fleet range of wall hung and floor standing condensing commercial boilers. In addition, the company will be showcasing its DR-TC solar water heaters, its ModuSol high performance flat plate collectors, which are central to its solar hot water systems, and its latest biomass boilers.

Vaillant offers a range of high efficiency commercial system boilers. Both the ecoTEC 46 and ecoTEC 65 are high efficiency, SEDBUK A rated appliances, which produce a heating output of up to 65kW. Each model features a fully modulating class 5 low NOx burner and fan.

Glow-worm is introducing a revolutionary new domestic heating system, which uses hybrid renewable technology to provide homeowners with a heating system that will automatically choose the most cost effective method of heating their home.

The new Kensington range of lighting control plates from iLight by Cooper Controls, combines efficient performance and high level functionality with a stylish design that will meet the needs of the most demanding applications.

In a further extension to its comprehensive range of LED lights Collingwood Lighting has introduced three fixed directional ground marker lights, which, thanks to these opposing beams, are ideal for installation in any location – around the edges, corners, or even the middle of any ground space.

Danlers manufacture a wall mounted passive infra-red occupancy switch that does not require a neutral wire (product code WAPIR). This easy to fit, automatic lighting control, complete with override off switch, can be a direct replacement for a wall mounted switch, saving on installation costs.

It is less than four months since the launch of Click Energetic to the trade and already three new LED products have been added to the collection.

An LED 6 Watt Dimmable Reflector and two 12V Low Voltage Reflector lamps are now available, bringing the total LED lamp offering to 17.

Ridi Lighting has announced the UK launch of its versatile Spectral luminaire, IRIS. The decorative, circular T5 luminaire provides a striking touch to any commercial lighting design.

Available in surface mounted, suspended, wall mounted or recessed versions, with fully customisable decorative interior colour foils, IRIS will be suited to a wide range of applications, from the boardroom right through to office and core areas.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

Sontay has launched its new 2011 catalogue, featuring a raft of new products selected to provide outstanding performance, improved functionality, easy commissioning and value for money.

The new catalogue showcases SonNet, Sontay’s ground-breaking new series of wireless temperature and humidity sensors, and new stylish (TT-1000) Space Temperature sensor which is designed to meet the exacting standards of today’s building owners and architects. Alongside these are new self-calibrating CO2 sensors, the new compact terminal valves and actuators, and the company's most efficient zone and fan coil controllers to date.

Controlling a central heating system should be easy, both for the installer and the end-user. However, with sophisticated features being added to new models as ideas evolve, things can often get very complicated. That’s why the new range of Siemens heating controllers offers what the end user actually needs.

Armstrong has launched a new generation of expansion system which builds on the success of its Armex range. In addition to managing expansion and contraction of heating and cooling system water, and providing automatic water make-up, the new Armex II also offers dissolved gas de-aeration within the same self-contained system.

Controlled Speed Limited has launched the first ever fully dimmable LED lighting driver.

Previously the technology behind LED lighting has only allowed flicker free dimming to 10% which ultimately excluded the lighting solution from many applications and potential markets.

TracPipe has launched a range of 5m, 10m and 15m replacement kits to save time, money and hassle with those difficult installations throughout the heating season.

With TracPipe you can bend it around those awkward corners, bury it underground or under floorboards, turn it around walls and guide it through the most difficult of installations. There's no need for hot work, welding joints or having to wait around after the installation.

Xpelair Ventilation Solutions has extended its popular Carbonlite Premier Ultra DC range of energy efficient ventilation systems, now offering the Premier Ultra DC2 and DC3 models.

Fujitsu has added a new compact cassette for use with its popular range of multi outdoor units. Nominal cooling capacity is 2.7kW with heating at 3.3kW. Dimensions are 245mm x 570mm x 570mm (excluding the grille), and the unit weighs just 15kg.

ALC Lighting Controls, now part of the Cooper Controls Limited, has launched a new DALI pre-addressed, pluggable lighting control module that helps users to comply with energy efficiency legislation and carbon reduction, whilst meeting the latest trend for flexible working environments.

Recognising the demands encountered by designers when lighting offices and educational areas, Thorn has made the Elevation luminaire even more efficient and stylish than its predecessors with upgraded aesthetics, optics and controls.

The FLIR B620 and B660 are thermal imaging cameras for expert, building thermographers and as such they already contain many smart features for swift and effective building inspection and detailed analysis. The latest generation of these high-end models add to this list another unique FLIR feature. This is MeterLink, wireless connection technology that allows the FLIR infrared camera to capture readings from an Extech moisture meter.

The new Vertex luminaire from Cooper Lighting and Safety, a business unit of Cooper Safety, features a sleek, low-profile design combined with the latest T5 lamp and gear technology, which enables it to deliver the high levels of energy efficiency required for contemporary lighting schemes.

A new range of hoods for Harting's Han-Compact(R) family of industrial connectors offer a choice of straight or angled cable entry, and are based on a two-piece structure for convenient handling.

The compact metal hoods are suitable for all contact inserts in the Han-Compact(R) range, and include variants with surfaces for standard and EMC applications. The outer threads are moulded onto the hood.

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new air conditioning web-based controller to replace the Baby GB-50 and offer users high level control and energy monitoring functionality. The controller is aimed at the more cost and environmentally conscious end users.

Legrand has launched a new range of Salamandre trunking that independent tests have proven is 50% quicker to install than its predecessor – a statistic that considerably reduces its total installed cost.

New from Glow-worm is the Ultracom2 range of high efficiency boilers designed to give installers real benefits in the ease and speed of installation and servicing.

The Ultracom2 is an intelligently designed SEDBUK A rated boiler available in a wide range of combi and system models.

Osram’s new range of pin-base, DULUX L High Efficiency (HE) lamps bring greater efficiency to a broad range of applications.

These lamps come equipped with a light output of up to 100 lm/W and a long operating life of 20,000 hours which equates to lower maintenance costs. These efficient compact fluorescent lamps are an excellent choice for luminaires that are on for long periods of time in applications such as hotels and public buildings.

Paviom is launching a new range of Fire Rated Downlights that incorporates the patented UTEKTON System, which seals the ceiling aperture in the event of a fire and eliminates the need for a separate fire hood in a fire-rated ceiling. Featuring an easy to install ceiling clamp fixing system, these single and twin lamp downlights are quickly installed whilst retaining the BRE fire rating for 30, 60 and 90 minutes.

Fluke has introduced two new models, the Fluke 1654B and the Fluke 1652C, to its highly successful range of rugged, easy-to-use Fluke 1650B Series of Installation Testers.

The Fluke 1654B enhancements include RCD type B testing and increased data storage, while the Fluke 1652C includes a phase sequence indicator. The Fluke 1650B Series of multifunction Installation Testers are designed for high productivity testing and verification of domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations.

Megaman UK Limited has released a new catalogue that endorses its position as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of energy saving lighting products. The company has also reconstructed its website to coincide with the launch of the literature and reflect its content.

Collingwood Lighting has launched a comprehensive new range of high quality colour changing ground and wall LED lights. Setting the mood and creating the perfect ambiance, they are designed to enliven both indoor and outdoor spaces in a myriad of hues.

Now available from FG Eurofred is the full range single split air conditioners which are design engineered to be powerful, efficient and cost effective. The units can provide both cooling and heating with the indoor units being suitable for virtually any application.

Fujitsu offers three VRF systems which are all designed to deliver performance coupled with cost and energy efficiency. From the J-Series Mini VRF System to the Airstage S-Series and V-II Series systems there are cooling capacities ranging from 15.2kW to 135KW and a connectable indoor unit capacity of up to 150%.

Trend building energy management systems (BEMS) can now be easily integrated with a wide range of third-party devices and systems that are used for controlling and monitoring building services such as heating and air conditioning, lighting, security equipment and fire detection.

Danlers Limited design and manufacture a passive infra-red thermostat for heating loads.

The product combines an adjustable room thermostat with a passive infra-red person detector. If somebody is present in the room, the heating unit is switched on to achieve the selected thermostat temperature.

A new PATBag test-kit concept from Seaward enables organisations of all types and sizes to meet their electrical safety responsibilities in a safe, simple and effective manner.

Specially designed to support fast and efficient electrical safety checking and testing routines, each PATBag comprises an easy to operate portable appliance tester with a test guide and training DVD alongside a log book for test results and a supply of ready-made pass/fail labels.

A purpose-designed fan for eliminating stratification of air at different temperatures, which results in inefficient use of energy and uncomfortable working conditions, has been introduced by Air Control Industries of Axminster. It is particularly effective in ensuring expensively heated air lost in the roof space is redistributed to heat those areas where it is required to achieve energy savings as high as 30%.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

Solar thermal water heating systems are highly efficient and this system from Stokvis substantially reduces the amount of parasitic energy lost (energy used up by the system itself during the process of converting solar energy to heat).

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

Aereco has come up with a useful solution for new air tight dwellings requiring mechanical ventilation which offer economies in both energy and cost and allow contractors to meet the demands of the code for Sustainable Homes and the forthcoming changes in BREG 2010 Part L legislation.

The design advances across ACO Water Management’s new rainwater harvesting systems, ACO Rain-Ceptor, make them the most durable and cost effective solution for residential and new build developments and refurbishments.

Designed for either direct feed or irrigation use, all ACO Rain-Ceptors have a robust, small footprint polyethylene chamber that is supplied with all necessary components – features that make the tanks easy to transport and handle, cost-effective to install with minimal excavation, and straightforward to commission and maintain.

Vimpex Limited has launched the Signaline range of linear heat detection systems.

Signaline heat sensing cables are conventional heat detectors in a linear form, providing early detection of fire conditions or overheating of equipment, plant or the surrounding area. The cables sense heat anywhere along their length and are designed to be used in commercial and industrial applications, such as cable trays, plant rooms and car parks. They are cost effective, easy to install and are maintenance free. They can also be used in intrinsically safe areas and dusty or harsh environments down to -40°C.

Power Electrics Generators, the UK's leading independent supplier of specialist generators is now offering the latest FG Wilson’s 26-200 kVA product range. F G Wilson has redesigned its popular 26-200 kVA range of 23 models to give optimum performance, durability and serviceability that meet customer’s power requirements precisely. The range offers outstanding value for money, guarantees maximum efficiency and productivity as well as improved performance, durability and serviceability.

This intelligent product redesign introduces a common sense component arrangement to significantly increase the serviceability of the generators.

The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001 has resulted in the Environment Agency taking a strong line with polluters by issuing stringent fines. However despite every care being taken accidents can happen. Aware that the containment of spills is a major concern to companies and institutions, shentongroup is now offering Diesel Fuel Kits with all its generators.

Available in sizes ranging from 20 litres up to 200 litres, a spill kit will contain fuel absorbent pads and booms, waste bags and ties as well as instructions. Larger kits can also include drain covers and seals, detergent and warning signs, all packaged in a yellow-wheeled bin.

Clivet is setting out a challenge to traditional split/multisplit and hydronic air-conditioning systems for smaller retail premises, showrooms, restaurants and production plants where optimum temperature, humidity, ventilation and air quality freshness is essential.

SMARTpack is a new high-efficiency, air-air heat pump air conditioning package designed to provide make-up air and to recover energy. Unlike split and multisplit direct expansion systems, the Clivet SMARTpack does not require a separate system for treating primary air, nor are there any refrigerant pipes to cross the rooms being served. Furthermore, SMARTpack is not as complex or as costly to install as hydronic systems.

Now available from Aereco is the Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) system which is proven to have much lower energy usage than conventional systems whilst providing greater levels of comfort in living areas and eliminating mould and condensation in wet rooms.

DCV is proven to offer big energy savings and a lower capital cost, quicker installation times and, therefore, cheaper on-site costs as well as low maintenance and low operating costs.

The Bilbao LED Spotlight from Relco is now available through the group’s UK sales and marketing operation based in Wellingborough Northants. This high specification luminaire features high power LED to create effective low cost lighting which is able to enhance any interior space.

Supplied in fixed or adjustable versions with a choice of Warm (3000K) or Cool (6000K) White LED, the Bilbao offers modern design styling to suit the high quality demands of architects, specifiers and interior designers. These fittings have anodized aluminium bodies with a acrylic lenses to offer precise beam control and high colour rendering index.

Daikin Europe NV has introduced a new air to air heat pump system for heating and cooling residential premises and small offices. Designated Nexura FVXG, the system comes in three sizes with heating capacities from 4.5 to 8.1kW and cooling capacities from 3.0 to 5.6kW.

Stylishly finished in white, the indoor unit is fitted with a unique front panel that heats up like a conventional radiator and releases warm air into the room at a reduced and even flow for added comfort. This innovative feature, of particular value during cold snaps, can be activated at the touch of a radiant button on the easy to use remote controller.

With a new range of Combined Heat & Power (CHP) engines joining its established biomass, gas and oil boilers - and its wide selection of storage vessels - Hoval now offers a complete District Heating package from a single source.

Hoval CHP KWK-EG gas-fired engines are available in 11 sizes offering outputs of 65-530kW thermal and 43-404kW electrical, with total combined efficiencies of between 84% and 90%, depending on configuration. Thanks to their high efficiency heat exchangers, hot water temperatures of up to 90°C can be generated, with a heat to power ratio of no less than 1.3:1.

Vaillant offers a range of high efficiency commercial system boilers. Both the ecoTEC 46 and ecoTEC 65 are high efficiency, SEDBUK ‘A’ rated appliances, which produce a heating output of up to 65kW. Each model features a fully modulating class 5 low NOx burner and fan.

A number of major components are built into the boilers; the ecoTEC 65 has a siphonic condensate discharge, while the ecoTEC 46 has a condensate trap. Both models have built-in, two-stage frost protection, 8m head shunt pump and a sensor to monitor system pressure via diagnostics.

Xpelair Ventilation Solutions has added a new energy efficient solution to its ever-growing mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) range.

Fujitsu offers three VRF systems - all designed to deliver performance coupled with cost and energy efficiency. From the J-Series Mini VRF System to the Airstage S-Series and V-II Series systems there are cooling capacities ranging from 15.2kW to 135KW and a connectable indoor unit capacity of up to 150%.

CIAT Ozonair Ltd has launched AirDuo, a new range of split air-to-air cooling units and reversible heat pumps designed to combine high efficiency with environmental friendliness. Suitable for a wide range of applications including shops, offices and light industrial buildings, the range comprises 14 models with cooling capacities from 20 to 135kW and heating capacities from 22 to 145kW.

Featuring a high efficiency design, the new Alkon range of aluminium condensing boilers from Clyde Energy Solutions offers an exceptional price and performance package for its class. Available in wall-hung and floor-standing models, Alkon boilers have a fully modulating pre-mix gas burner, together with an integral pump, which also modulates to match flow rate to heat output for even greater operating efficiency.

Scandinavian styling and impressive performance on all counts are the reasons why the Series 14 (E4EU) panel heaters are among the most popular products in the Creda NOBO range of electric heating products.

Power solutions company, shentongroup, has announced the introduction of a new range of solar energy solutions using photo voltaic (PV) panels. The range is being sold to both industrial and commercial customers who, as part of their company’s environmental policy in addressing climate change, wish to be seen to be green.

LightCrimp splice technology is a new rapid, easy-to-use technique for splicing optical fibres in communications networks. It comes from the Enterprise Networks business unit of Tyco Electronics which is also known for the AMP Netconnect products.

Aereco’s Demand Controlled Passive Stack System (PSV) is the perfect choice for ventilating both new build and refurbishment projects to meet all the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes, and gives you energy efficiently at low cost without compromising IAQ.

AET Flexible Space has introduced a new range of innovative energy efficient products to compliment their existing UFAC products. The new range includes air to water heat pumps, fresh air recuperators and solar panels. These products are suitable for a range of applications in commercial and residential facilities.

Mitsubishi Electric has announced a new range of City Multi VRF Controllers for Air Handling Units (AHU) including a new size 500 unit which allows connection to much larger AHU’s and increases the range to 11-56kW cooling capacities.

MK Electric has revised its extensive suite of components dedicated to meeting the demands of the healthcare sector, delivering the highest standards of hygiene, safety and security. The portfolio includes anti-bacterial cable management, switches and sockets, Isolated Power Supply (IPS) sockets that meet MEIGaN (Medical Electrical Installation Guidance Notes), lockable and surge-protected devices and accessories dedicated for those with disabilities.

Osram has developed a highly innovation pin-base compact fluorescent lamp series with an average lifetime of 36,000 hours in order to meet professional lighting requirements even more effectively. Thanks to the extremely long lifetime of Osram’s DULUX XT lamps, the maintenance cycle is considerably extended which leads to much lower total lighting costs, particularly for luminaires that are difficult to access. It is the perfect sustainable alternative for street lighting, tunnels, car parks and public facilities.

Spirotech, the system and capital plant protection specialist has launched the next generation of vacuum degassers: the S4 SpiroVent Superior.

Designed to dramatically increase system efficiency by removing problematic air – which can cause complaints ranging from the need for manual venting to deteriorated pump performance and imbalances within the system – the S4 offers unrivalled performance for heating, cooling and process systems.

MK Electric has introduced a new female HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) outlet to its popular wiring devices portfolio of multimedia modules.

Suitable for both commercial and residential applications, the outlet is ideal for use with home entertainment systems, and in small offices and commercial buildings, to connect devices such as TV screens or projectors. The product is HDMI 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 compatible, HDCP compliant and supports high resolution inputs including 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p for HDTV.

Purmo’s innovative Vertical panel radiator, already a firm favourite for conventional systems, should also be top of the list when specifying heat emitters for use with low temperature heating systems. Unlike many of its rivals, which are simply horizontal models turned sideways, Purmo’s Vertical is designed using proven convection technology specifically for use as a vertical model, making it perfectly suited to give a truly energy efficient output from lower water temperatures, while delivering a stunning designer look.

Friedland has launched a range of wired and wireless CCTV products that use digital technology to provide the highest standards of security while being easy to install and maintain.

Ideal for both residential and commercial applications, the Response range of CCTV products can protect even remote buildings, deterring intruders and recording any incident on digital media.

MK Electric has enhanced the Echo range of innovative self powered switches with the addition of the K5420R, a combination switch receiver and repeater designed mainly for installation in ceiling voids for wiring into the lighting circuit.

The Seaward Group has upgraded and enhanced the range of test functions performed by its Supernova dual voltage PAT tester.

The new Supernova Elite advanced tester is now capable of testing RCD trip times alongside its existing flash/hi pot test and dual voltage testing capabilities.

Smith’s Environmental is expanding its energy efficient product portfolio with the launch of the Ecolectric central heating system. Powered by a 4.5 kW near silent air source heat pump, the Ecolectric system is a cost effective renewable heating solution that combines fan convector and heat pump technology for maximum energy efficiency.

In addition to the KNX two pair cable, FS Cables now offer duct grade, armoured and white versions with KNX certification.

The duct grade version features a tough polyethylene (PE) waterproof jacket over the standard LSHF inner sheath.

Danlers manufacture a range of indoor and outdoor electronic time lag switches for lighting or heating loads, which are ideal for simply saving energy in stairwells, store rooms, student accommodation, smoking shelters etc.

Glow-worm has extended their straightforward and installer friendly Clearly Heat Pumps range with the introduction of a brand new 5kW air to water heat pump (AWHP).

Creating the next generation of air to water heat pumps from Glow-worm, the new Clearly Heat Pumps 5kW system with an electrical back-up heater is designed especially for new build houses with a low energy requirement.

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

Halers Lighting has launched the Halers Revo LED, an exceptionally high- powered LED luminaire that combines unparalleled optical performance with energy savings of up to 60%, compared to ordinary compact fluorescent lamps.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

Glow-worm is introducing a revolutionary new domestic heating system, which uses hybrid renewable technology to provide homeowners with a heating system that will automatically choose the most cost effective method of heating their home.

Sureline perimeter heating from Smith’s Environmental Products is designed to replace the skirting of perimeter walls and provide a consistent flow of warm air around a room. Discreet, versatile and simple to install, Sureline is available in any colour and comes with a full range of attachments.

Legrand’s range of wire mesh cable tray is unbeatable for strength, speed and flexibility.

Designed as part of the company’s global product development programme, the Swifts SW range (SWCT) combines the quality synonymous with the famous Swifts name and the innovative approach to research and development that Legrand is renowned for.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

Crowcon Detection Instruments has launched its new LaserMethane mini Gen2 (LMm) portable methane detector. Designed specifically to detect methane at distance of up to 20 metres in seconds, the ATEX approved, second generation LMm is changing the way methane leaks are detected. What used to be a time consuming and potentially hazardous procedure is now quick and easy.

Rehau Cable Management has launched an innovative new Bench Trunking system to complement its perimeter trunking ranges.

Designed for the safe and discreet distribution of data cabling in teaching and working spaces, it is a flexible solution based around an asymmetric triangular shaped UPVC base profile and single lid.

ABB has launched a free energy calculator application (App) for the Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod. The App allows, primarily, end-users to calculate the energy savings they can achieve by installing variable speed drives to control motors.

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

Danlers’ heater boost switch, for the control of electric heating loads, automatically turns the load off after a selected time period has elapsed.

There are four different time settings to choose from (15 minutes, 30 minutes, one hour and two hours). Pressing the button selects each time lag choice in turn.

Crabtree has developed a new range of energy saving, card-operated switches in response to a number of new required features as defined by its end user customers. The switches complement the company’s popular range of Capital Moulded, Capital Metal Plate and its prestige Platinum Low Profile accessories.

Glow-worm is introducing a revolutionary new domestic heating system, which uses hybrid renewable technology to provide homeowners with a heating system that will automatically choose the most cost effective method of heating their home.

Seaward’s latest PAT accessory is a special new adaptor for effective RCD testing.

The adaptor has been designed to enable users to test a portable RCD or RCD protected extension lead without risk of tripping the main RCD in the installation.

VES previewed their new Colourfan high efficiency small air handling units at the M&E Exhibition. Specifiers, contractors and users can now source from a single harmonised range of supply, extract and twin options, with low energy, high efficiency fans and low SFPs. As well as Part L2 compliance the duty range goes up to 0.9m3/second, with further options available soon. There is a wide range of models for ceiling void plantroom and external locations, all easily specified.

The rising need for CO2 emission reduction has become a challenge to be tackled with the highest priority. Among various air-conditioning systems, multi-split direct expansion type air-conditioning (or variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems have received attention as a potential energy-saving solution.

Are you designing a VRF-type air conditioning system or a single/multi split system for commercial applications? It just got a whole lot simpler with the new DVM-Pro software from Samsung Air Conditioning.

DVM-Pro is a free programme available on CD to help designers and specifiers select and order the best Samsung air conditioning solution for each project. Samsung is now offering the programme with a free 10 minute tutorial to ensure optimum specification every time. To request a free CD and tutorial visit the website.

A new range of direct attach copper and fibre cable assemblies has been added to the range of high-speed connectors available from the Enterprise Networks business unit of Tyco Electronics.

The new SFP+ copper cable assemblies and PARALIGHT active optical cable assemblies offer a cost effective alternative to standard fibre-optic cables in 10 Gbit/s Ethernet, 8 Gbit/s Fibre Channel and InfiniBand applications.

New products from Ruskin Air Management will improve the safety of Britain's buildings.

The Actionair Actionpac family of centralised control systems for fire and smoke dampers has been completely upgraded. Significant improvements have been made to Models LNS3, 60/120, EMS and EMB.

The new Climate brand of air cooled and water cooled chillers and heat pumps from Walter Meier (Climate UK) includes Turbocor centrifugal chillers and R410A multi-scroll chillers.

“We have been promoting this range over the last few months and it has already received a very enthusiastic response from specifiers and installers alike,” commented Walter Meier’s Wayne Perrins. “In particular, the energy-saving features such as Turbocor compressor and multi-scroll models are proving ideal in helping end clients meet their energy efficiency requirements,” he added.

BSS Industrial is now offering the Durapipe Guardian range, making life easier for customers working to AMP5 requirements.

Water authorities are advising that all pipework systems that are not located in a contained area, such as pipework that passes near gantries or above public areas, need to be dual contained. This is an increased safety measure and prevents risk of potential contamination.

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new website to highlight the benefits of a unique new range of commercial heating products that can help buildings hit renewable energy targets with more ease and flexibility than any other form of alternative heating, including biomass boilers.

The website details the efficiency challenges facing building owners today and highlights the versatility of use that the new range of heat pump boilers offers.

Tridium has announced the release of Vykon HVAC 2.2 incorporating major new features, improvements to further ease configuration and reporting, as well as specific application enhancements. Tridium’s Vykon HVAC automates HVAC application creation through an intuitive, software-based solution.

Hoval’s portfolio of low carbon products now includes biomass boilers, solar heating systems and air-source heat pumps. The range also includes control systems to enable these different renewable technologies to work with each other, and with conventional condensing boilers, to optimum effect. These controls address one of the main challenges in incorporating renewables in a project.

Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, is now supplying the new range of Smart-UPS, uninterruptible power supply products from APC.

After listening to its customers’ feedback, APC has improved its range of Smart-UPS products and has now created more environmentally friendly UPS systems that are packed full of great new features.

The latest product to be introduced to the UK market by Schell GmbH is the COMPACT LC urinal control.

This new product can be used with all urinal bowls, including those manufactured in stainless steel and offers a variety of precisely delivered, easily programmed flush programmes.

A new range of fire rated downlights designed for commercial applications have been launched to market. The range benefits from a patented UTEKTON System that seals the ceiling aperture in the event of a fire and an easy to install ceiling clamp fixing system. This unique combination allows twin lamp downlights to be installed whilst retaining the BRE fire rating for 30, 60 and 90 minutes. In addition, the new fire rated downlights can be installed without the need for a firehood helping save both time and costs.

Hager has launched a new MCCB range that is easy to adapt and install for a variety of applications.

The range is rated from 16A to 800A in five frame sizes. Breaking capacities are from 18 to 50kA.

Installation is fast and simple with a choice of collar terminals, front and rear connections, extended connections and spreaders for terminations with cables, cable lugs or busbar.

Stokvis Energy Systems has been building packaged boiler rooms for many years and the company has now standardised on Heatpak units that have a standard specification for various heating loads to ensure rapid delivery to site, generally six to eight weeks.

By installing a Heatpak on the roof or alongside a building, valuable building space can be utilised and because of the relatively low unit weight many roof top structural limitations can be overcome.

Scandinavian styling and impressive performance on all counts are the reasons why the Series 14 (E4EU) panel heaters are among the most popular products in the Creda NOBO range of electric heating products.

The 100% efficient E4EU heaters come in six output ratings from 500W to 2,000W, which means that they are suitable for use in a wide range of residential and commercial settings. Simple yet elegant in appearance, they are clearly manufactured to a high standard and are finished in white to the RAL 9010 specification.

The Saniflo Professional Range consists of seven, heavy duty pumps and macerators which are ideal for demanding situations in commercial and industrial settings.

Sanicubic is a high performing macerator pump that operates on a domestic power supply of 220-240V AC 50Hz.discharges waste and water from multiple WCs and other waste water producing appliances. It pumps waste away through small-bore pipework up to 11m vertically, 100m horizontally or a lesser combination of vertical x horizontal.

Now available from FG Eurofred is the full range of single split air conditioners which are design engineered to be powerful, efficient and cost effective. The units can provide both cooling and heating with the indoor units being suitable for virtually any application.

The wide range of indoor units (with built-in inverter technology) will reduce running costs and contribute to shrinking the carbon footprint.

The demand for an attractive, versatile and economic spotlight tailored to all display applications is fully met by the new range of Thorn Prospector luminaires.

Designed to harness the latest LED and ceramic metal halide lighting technologies the spotlights offer consistent contemporary styling, in a choice of silver grey or white. With a choice of four beam distributions and the option of track and pendant mounting, they are equally adapt at focussing tightly on individual displays, or washing large space with ambient light. The spotlight head rotates 365 degrees and tilts 90 degrees.

LUCKINSlive.com, the popular online product directory for the building services industry, is offering a free subscription period to all visitors. There is no need to register and it’s free – all visitors need do is go to the website and enter the username luckins123 and the password luck123.

LUCKINSlive.com, which is recommended by CIBSE and supported by BSRIA, is the first ever online information service to encompass the electrical, plumbing and HVAC sectors. As such, it has already become the default source for brochures, specification sheets, industry news and other information for thousands of industry users. Product information is also accessible from PDAs, Smartphones and other mobile devices, and through direct links from within AMTECH, Estimation and nes specification software.

Hager has launched a new range of Invicta 3 panelboards which it claims is easier to install than other boards and will help contractors meet the needs of Part L2 of the Building Regulations.

Steve Dyson, Product Manager for Hager says: “The last few years have seen a major change in the design and installation of commercial electrical distribution systems. The panelboard is at the heart of such systems, whether acting as the main incoming board or as part of the sub distribution.

“Modern electrical distribution systems have more RCD protection, more metering and more control devices. Panelboards have to offer a flexible solution to help meet these needs.”

A project to analyse the needs of its UK customer base has led Polypipe Terrain to expand and update its HDPE product range.

Now branded as Terrain Fuze, the BBA-certified, high-density polyethylene piping system provides a proven, modern solution for above-ground soil and waste drainage requirements. The move adds a number of new products to the Terrain portfolio, each one carefully designed and manufactured to meet the specific needs of the UK market.

Envirotec is launching four new UK-manufactured air curtains in its popular Enviroscreen range, designated Enviroscreen Types A, B, C and D - all available in heat pump and hot water options. Heat pump versions, optimised for use with Toshiba high efficiency digital inverter heat pumps, are equipped with a remote controller for simple adjustment of fan speed and heat output.

Each is available in lengths from 1 metre to 3 metres and is suitable for mounting at heights from 2.2 metres to 3 metres. Heating capacities range from 1.5kW to 28kW for heat pump versions and 14kW to 47.5kW for hot water versions.

Designed for use in industrial applications, the new EcoSense range of Low Bay luminaires from Greenstep Lighting incorporates a sensor that maintains illumination levels and provides considerable savings in energy.

The sensor within EcoSense activates as soon as the lamp reaches full power and if there is sufficient natural light available, will reduce light output accordingly; reducing energy consumption by 50%. The luminaire will also detect a lack of movement within a set period of time and adjust by reducing output in vacant areas.

The new Videx 8000 Series modular door entry system has been developed to replace the popular 800 Series and is fully compatible with it. The new series includes many new features which include improved environmental protection and a new aesthetically pleasing design.

8000 Series modules are available in mirror finish stainless steel or matt aluminium, whilst mounting frames are available in aluminium or black finish and are available in both surface and flush versions. The cameras include a 13 degree angle adjustment and support both balanced and coaxial mono or colour video. Back lit name plates assist in easy identification of buttons.

Dimplex Renewables is adding to its extensive portfolio with the launch of a new range of solar photovoltaic (PV) packages. Containing polycrystalline modules and everything required for installation, the kits offer a complete PV solution for residential and light commercial buildings, providing clean, locally-generated energy and reducing carbon emissions.

Wagner UK has produced a handy guide to Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD), which is available free of charge, directly from the company. An invaluable guide for consultants, fire system designers and installers, the 20-page A5 booklet covers areas such as an introduction to ASD technology, European standards, designing and installing ASD systems, applications and an overview of ASD products.

Danlers Limited design and manufacture a range of Quiet grid dimmer modules suitable for dimming LEDs either directly or via a dimmable trailing edge transformer. All versions are also suitable for dimming mains halogen lamps (e.g. GU 10) without the need for de-rating. A soft start feature helps prolong lamp life.

They are available in versions suitable for MK Grid Plus, Crabtree grid or Eurodata plates. The dimmer modules can also be used to dim lights from several locations (multi-point dimming) with additional matching Danlers slave modules.

Knowing where we can go to access particular information is something that can save us incalculable amounts of valuable time. The new Thinking Buildings Universe from Grundfos now offers building services professionals a centralised information point that is a one stop shop for commercial buildings services pump applications.

This site has been specifically designed to work as an aide during planning and specification phases as well as when the selections have been made and the systems are operational. It has been developed with potential users around Europe who gave their input as to what they expected, needed and wanted to see from such an information hub.

Samsung has launched a ground-breaking web-based digital catalogue for its complete range of air conditioning products. Installers and specifiers are now able to search for the product or package they need, view technical data and diagrams, and print out a bespoke datasheet showing just their selected system.

Until now almost all manufacturers have made printed catalogues available via the web. Samsung’s UK Sales Manager Jon Pettitt says this is different. “This is so much more useful then downloading the PDF of a whole catalogue. With just two or three clicks visitors can build the package relevant to them and see all the data they need on one screen, or print it on one bespoke leaflet.”

Glow-worm’s straightforward range of air to water heat pumps, Clearly Heat Pumps, has recently been granted product accreditation under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The approval has been awarded by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) following a series of site inspection visits to the company’s Clearly Heat Pumps laboratory and production facilities.

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is an independent scheme which certifies microgeneration products and installers in accordance with consistent industry standards. The scheme is designed to evaluate microgeneration products and installers against robust criteria providing greater protection and benefits for consumers.

Now available from FG Eurofred is the Fujitsu Airstage V-II multi air conditioning VRF system for large buildings. It offers both efficiency and quick, easy installation with a host of new features for the end user.

The Fujitsu Airstage V-II series consists of outdoor and indoor units, controls system, adaptor/convertor units and a range of optional parts. The new systems can be applied to a wide variety of building applications due to the reduced size of the outdoor unit and total piping length capabilities of up to 1,000m.

The new AMBIflo air source heat pump from Andrews Water Heaters builds on an already impressive portfolio of LZC (Low to Zero Carbon) technologies and high efficiency water heating products. AMBIflo offers a solution for pre-heating mains cold water to support gas-fired water heaters in the production of domestic hot water. As a result, these units can significantly reduce carbon emissions and running costs within commercial and industrial buildings.

Taking the opportunity to review the situation when there is a requirement to replace a pump is rarely taken, instead the pump is replaced with a ‘like for like’ pump which means the opportunity to gain efficiency, save energy and improve comfort levels is lost.

When replacing a pump there are several points that should be considered as these will have an impact on whether you are making the best selection including:

Xpelair Ventilation Solutions has launched its WX wall fan range, with a host of new features designed to make installation even quicker and simpler for its customers.

Designed for refurbishment and new commercial projects, the WX range now features a larger squared grille that allows better airflow with less resistance and a new straightforward safe lock metal telescopic wall liner for solid long lasting installations, which comes as two rigid halves that are fitted from opposite sides of the wall and locked in place using Xpelair’s unique ladder strip system. The new range also incorporates a new coloured external grille, finished in light grey for a neutral finish.

Weidmüller has launched a range of Hazard Area Cable Glands. Weidmüller takes the safety of its customers seriously and takes a tough approach to ensuring its products always meet the necessary regulations. The Klippon cable glands have therefore been designed to complement the range of Hazardous Area Enclosures.

ETC has added a range of servo motors and peripheral devices to the ETC6000 Burner Management Family for use in ATEX Zone 1 & Zone 2 hazardous area.

Energy Technology & Control Managing Director, Martin Thirsk commented: "We are continually developing our product range in response to the needs of our customers. The development of peripheral equipment for use in ATEX controlled areas will allow our customers to meet the requirements of specifications where more expensive failsafe PLC systems would previously have been required.”

Envirotec has launched heat pump versions of its popular Enviroscreen and EAB Air Barrier air curtains, optimised for use with Toshiba digital inverter heat pumps to deliver high seasonal efficiencies (average co-efficient of performance 3.5+). The units have been introduced to address the growing demand for low-carbon heat sources in many applications.

Thorn’s Quattro LED luminaire brings the benefits of LED lighting to recessed ceiling grid installations. It has one of the most homogeneous colour temperatures in the industry, a high colour rendering index (CRI) of 92, efficacies of up to 66 luminaire lumens /circuit Watt - far exceeding the target value of Part L - and is designed to last at least 50,000 hours. Moreover, with a choice of opal or micro prism diffuser there are soft, low brightness solutions for offices, schools, hospitals and retail environments.

New from Riegens is DiLED, a high performance, recessed, interior skylight luminaire that incorporates the very latest energy saving LED technology. Based on a simple rectilinear form, the DiLED skylight provides evenly lit surfaces for comfortable, glare-free illumination.

System protection specialist Spirotech UK is offering its commercial customers a complete system lifetime care solution with the launch of the new-generation portfolio of products – Spirocare - featuring deaeration, dirt separation and a series of new pressurisation options.

Designed to provide ultimate care of the system, both at the commissioning and installation phase and throughout its lifecycle, the integration of the pressurisation range complements the company’s established, high performance de-aeration and dirt separation products.

The new LED High-Bay luminaire from Cooper Lighting has been designed to provide major reductions in both energy consumption and maintenance requirements, as well as a number of other significant benefits when compared with traditional HID luminaires.

Utilising multi-die LED chip array technology, the new luminaire achieves a low power consumption of just 142W, resulting in energy savings of 65% when used in place of a 400W metal-halide luminaire.

What is the secret of a successful biomass installation? Well, yes, the boiler of course but equally important is the heat store, or accumulator. To provide exactly the right size and specification of store, Euroheat, the leading biomass solutions provider, now offers a wide range of accumulators.

These vessels are available as standard in sizes from 300 to 5,000 litres with up to 10,000 litres as a tailor made tank. Connections are provided for a variety of heat inputs and outputs to the heating system. Solar systems can be incorporated via single or dual internal coil.

Glow-worm, the one-stop shop for all your solar thermal needs, has developed its Clearly Solar all-in-one packs to make installation as simple and uncomplicated as it could possibly be. Their flat plate solar thermal packs include everything needed for a hassle free, speedy, installation and make it very easy for installers to achieve best practice.

Because the Clearly Solar packs are delivered to your choice of destination, complete with all necessary components, the inconvenience associated with ordering various bits from different sources is eliminated – one, hassle-free delivery contains everything. From placing the order through to installation, this philosophy saves time so that installers can get on with installing.

Timoleon has launched two new products purpose designed to match increased use of timber and other dry construction methods and the fast rising popularity of low energy systems powered by heat pumps.

Timoleon’s Toron flooring system combines a floor deck with an underfloor heating system in a single, structurally loaded entity.

The PHE X-Series of high efficiency plate heat exchangers is the second launch under Armstrong’s ECO:nomics low cost, low carbon solutions brand. The PHE range has been accredited by the company as an ECO:nomics solution based on its ability to achieve excellent regeneration rates, up to 90%, for a range of HVAC heat transfer applications, without carrying a premium price tag.

Fujitsu offers three VRF systems which are all designed to deliver performance coupled with cost and energy efficiency. From the J-Series Mini VRF System to the Airstage S-Series and V-II Series systems there are cooling capacities ranging from 15.2kW to 135KW and a connectable indoor unit capacity of up to 150%.

Despite its compact size, the Fujitsu J-Series is a powerful workhorse. The single outdoor unit is strong enough to feed eight indoor units, yet small enough to fit virtually anywhere. With a high-performance DC inverter, the J-Series is also efficient, reliable and simple to install.

Zehnder understands the challenges facing architects and specifiers when designing indoor climate solutions for new or refurbished school buildings and has an unrivalled collection of heating, cooling and air filtration solutions.

Tailored to the energy, architectural and style requirements of each individual project their comprehensive range of energy-efficient products and systems can meet the requirements of all school projects.

With the changes to the Building Schools for the Future initiative, the industry is anticipating an upturn in the maintenance sector. With this in mind, BSS Industrial is putting its exclusive range of BOSS Copperad fan convectors forward as the ideal solution for educational establishments that want an efficient and reliable heating method.

The BOSS Copperad range of fan convectors is an excellent option for schools looking to make affordable improvements now that refurbishment budgets have been reduced. BOSS Copperad heaters feature lockable access panels, pencil proof grilles and low surface temperatures making them perfect for the school environment.

Until recently the introduction of LZC technologies in the industrial and commercial sector has largely been driven by new government legislation concerned with reducing carbon footprint in buildings. In the current economic climate, however, the issue of reducing running costs and saving money has become equally important.

Complementing the comprehensive range of Potterton Commercial high efficiency condensing boilers is the recently launched GeoFlo ground source heat pump which, as an integral part of a suitably designed system, can help reduce both the running costs and the carbon footprint of many commercial buildings.

The UK’s leading smoke and natural ventilation provider, SE Controls, has recently redesigned their website. The new site covers the company’s wide range of products and services which are combined to offer a complete turnkey solution from initial design through to completion and ongoing maintenance.

SE Controls are the only provider in the UK to offer a complete service to building designers and owners who require solutions for an existing building, a refurbishment or new build project - any visitors to the website will be quickly guided to the answers they need.

Fläkt Woods has extended their heat recovery product portfolio, through the launch of a new and comprehensive range of e3co-HR energy recovery ventilation units.

This range offers class leading thermal efficiency performance of up to 93% and Specific Fan Powers as low as 0.45. In addition, units are fitted with unique low loss, high performance filter media, which all deliver energy savings of up to 85%.

Grundfos has become a well-known name in the supply of high quality pumps for commercial building services applications heating, air conditioning and pressure boosting but have not necessarily been the first name to spring to mind when considering wastewater pump suppliers.

Fluke has introduced a new entry-level Fluke TiS Thermal Imaging Scanner for Building Diagnostics.

Now Fluke quality, durability and performance are available in a thermal imager engineered for the value-conscious building professional. Specifically designed for building and home inspectors, electricians, energy auditors, HVACR professionals, insulators, roofers and window installers, the Fluke TiS is the perfect tool to identify hidden issues, find moisture intrusion, detect energy losses or missing insulation, spot overheating in electrical components, identify leaking ductwork, inspect steam traps and check compressors, motors and pumps.

Along with Tridonic’s new branding and image comes a raft of revolutionary new products, including the new ballasts for exterior HID (High Intensity Discharge) applications.

Within months of launching a series of energy saving products including the ModSync boiler sequencing system and TDS energy recovery system, Fulton Limited has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to research and development and the environment with the introduction of a new modulating burner.

The Dimplex range of SCx unvented water cylinders has been expanded with a range of commercial size cylinders. With sizes available from 450 litres up to 4000 litres the stainless steel cylinders are an ideal solution for both multi-occupancy dwellings and commercial properties such as sports clubs.

Glow-worm’s Flexicom is a compact and flexible range of high efficiency condensing combis; all SEDBUK A rated boasting a direct rear flue, along with the lowest emissions on the market. Flexicom is ideal for fitting in those hard-to-get-to spaces and will fit into a kitchen cupboard.

The latest addition to the Danlers UK manufactured energy saving, lighting controls range is the PIR Occupancy Switch Module.

This module measures 50mm by 25mm and performs similar functions to Danlers’ popular range of PIR occupancy switches but can be mounted on Eurodata plates or built into luminaires.

Dimplex is launching a new range of solar kits which include a number of features to make installation easier and quicker.

Clivet UK Limited has announced the development of a new generation of Versatemp wall-mounted water source heat pumps designed for all types of commercial premises and public buildings.

Clivet UK Limited has announced the development of a new generation of Versatemp wall-mounted water source heat pumps designed for all types of commercial premises and public buildings.

Paviom has launched a new catalogue that offers a complete overview of the company's contemporary bollards and wall lights. Taking centre stage in the inspirational brochure are the Aptus and Multus bollards, designed by Terence Woodgate as well as the complementary range of Durus bollards and Murus wall lights.

Hager claims that its new range of sollysta wiring accessories is the easiest in the market to install with the shallowest back projection for more cabling space and the UK’s first neutral loop terminal contained within its wall switch.

Osram is proud to introduce LEDVANCE - a revolutionary LED luminaire range for interior lighting design. Easy-to-install, energy-saving luminaires in this award winning range provide high-quality lighting for sophisticated designs. With LEDVANCE, Osram proves that LED solutions are a real alternative to conventional technology for general illumination.

BSS Industrial has teamed up with Durapipe UK to offer PLX, an innovative range of safe and reliable pipework for the transfer of fuel in locations such as hospitals and prisons, where the uninterrupted delivery of power is essential.

Helping to combat issues with restricted installation space whilst delivering the best in energy efficient technology, Xpelair has launched a new high performance and easy to install MEV central extract unit.

WINDCATCHER X-Air from Monodraught embodies more than thirty five years experience and the results of four years intensive research and development. Bristling with innovation and a number of patented technologies, WINDCATCHER X-Air has been designed, value-engineered and manufactured to meet the needs of the building services industry today, and far into the future.

Enter the Grundfos new web portal and see the all new web window that will help to simplify pump selection by making available to you for the first time a one stop shop for commercial building services professionals.

The Inverlux Plus three hour Emergency pack from Relco Group UK has been designed to provide an effective solution for adapting 4 pin fluorescent lamps for use in emergency lighting applications.

J-Bond, a versatile new two part epoxy adhesive for a wide range of uses, has been introduced by JCP Construction Products, a specialist supplier of construction fixings to distributors.

The revolutionary new Quinta PRO range of high efficiency wall-hung commercial condensing boilers from leading heat generator manufacturer Remeha offers a host of benefits to both installers and users.

Cable cleat manufacturer, Ellis Patents has launched the 17 Series Industrial cable clamp – a tough wearing clamp that further strengthens its market leading product offering.

The new clamp, which is designed specifically to secure cables to walls in commercial and industrial developments, is available in eight sizes ranging from 10 to 51mm and is offered in black LLDPE and a polymeric LUL (London Underground) approved material.

Vitesse Modular VITM4-2CH and the VITM4-2CH-2S are the latest additions to the CP Electronics’ range of marshalling boxes. The Vitesse Modular System is an extremely cost effective method of providing power and control for lighting in industrial, commercial and retail installations.

Hamworthy Heating has introduced a brand new condensing water heater into its nationally renowned Dorchester range. The new DR-FC Evo, which replaces the existing DR-FC range, brings with it even higher outputs, exceptionally low noise and high seasonal efficiency performance.

Utilising their experience in developing highly effective multi-foil insulation materials for use in the building and construction industries, YBS Insulation has introduced an easy-to-fit method of reducing heat migration in ductwork systems.

Meeting the increasing demand for systems with energy efficient credentials that utilise renewable technologies, Renolit’s ALKORBRIGHT and ALKORSOLAR roofing materials are ideal for use in flat or sloping roofing situations.

Aereco’s Demand Controlled Passive Stack System (PSV) is the perfect choice for ventilating both new build and refurbishment projects to meet all the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes, and gives you energy efficiently at low cost without compromising IAQ.

The new Videx Kristallo Apartment Station builds on the success of the company's Eclipse model and offers features such as touch sensitive operation and programming with OSD (on screen display).

With an improved aesthetic design, both flush and surface mount versions are available. Low profile surface versions measure just 110mm x 180mm x 20mm and flush mounting options are 120mm x 170mm x 4mm.

Hager claims that its new sollysta grid wiring accessories are the easiest on the market to install. The modules have the shallowest projection currently available, at just 10mm from the faceplate, to maximise cabling space in the back box.

Safetherm, the new thermostatic mixer tap for healthcare from Rada, sets new standards in safety, ease of use and serviceability. It is the first mixer tap to feature Insutech+ Technology, which reduces surface temperatures on the hot inlet to a safe level. This answers growing health sector concerns about accidental contact burns, particularly children and the elderly grabbing the body of a hot tap.

Simplicity in design and operation defines the Remeha iSense high quality room thermostat / controller.

A large bright blue back lit LCD screen, two buttons and one turn and press dial make the iSense exceptionally user friendly.

Star Refrigeration has launched a heat pump solution for the building services market that delivers free hot water.

Star’s new Envitherm is an environmentally conscious dual-purpose heat pump that generates hot and chilled water simultaneously. It provides air conditioning in large-scale buildings that also have a high demand for heating and hot water, such as hotels, apartments and office developments.

MK Electric has compiled a comprehensive suite of products that suit the particular demands of the social housing market with a range of products including sockets, switches, wiring accessories, circuit protection, cable management, chimes and security. Each product combines safety and security with ease and speed of installation, and can be simply tailored to meet the requirements of Parts L and M of the Building Regulations concerning energy conservation and the less able.

Purmo’s sleek Faro H is a decorative, horizontal radiator with a sectioned, stylised front, which emphasises clean, ascendant lines, while unique curved sides give it a pure, exquisite appearance from every angle. Characterised by its high heat outputs, the Faro H also comes with an adapted top cover that emphasises its unique design.

Energy-efficient, long-lasting, and low maintenance, light emitting diodes (LEDs) are now incorporated into a range of luminaires from Honeywell, and available exclusively through MK Electric, and sister Honeywell company Ex-Or. The range consists of batten, diffused and IP65 rated weather-proof luminaires and is ideal for utility areas such as corridors, walkways, plant rooms, car parks, and warehouses, plus other back of house locations.

Ackermann is reinforcing its online presence with an enhanced, user-friendly website. The re-designed site features a host of new products, together with highly useful content that can be accessed more simply and quickly, and enables specifiers to order product literature online.

Potterton Commercial, part of Baxi Commercial Division, has introduced the new LogoCondense with CarboCondense, a high output steel pressure jet boiler with a patented carbon heat exchanger that can safely and efficiently condense and even clean the boiler’s flue gases. There is currently no other oil-fired boiler on the market with the carbon heat exchanger vital for this type of boiler to operate in condensing mode, making this an exciting and important development in the oil heating sector.

Grundfos has become a well-known name in the supply of high quality pumps for commercial building services applications heating, air conditioning and pressure boosting but have not necessarily been the first name to spring to mind when considering wastewater pump suppliers.

Now available is the Fujitsu J-Series multi air conditioning VRF system, the next generation of air conditioning products designed and engineered to meet environmental and energy efficiency standards. Fujitsu’s J-series is quick and easy to install and commission and it provides the end-user with comfortable conditions throughout the year.

Aereco has come up with a useful solution for new air tight dwellings requiring mechanical ventilation which offer economies in both energy and cost and allow contractors to meet the demands of the code for Sustainable Homes and the forthcoming changes in BREG 2010 Part L legislation.

Enter the Grundfos new web portal and see the all new web window that will help to simplify pump selection by making available to you for the first time a one stop shop for commercial building services professionals.

Fujitsu’s range of energy efficient, cassette air conditioners are the ideal choice for the retail sector in creating a comfortable, inviting indoor environment for the consumer. With eight cassette types to choose from they are an extremely versatile and cost effective way to provide both heating and cooling making them a flexible year-round solution for any type of retailing.

Legrand has moved to strengthen its position as the global leader in wiring devices by launching a new range that it says will change the market beyond recognition.

Fujitsu’s J-Series is playing an important part as a vital component in a system which provides free and eco-friendly hot water for homes and businesses. The development of the Eco Hot Box, a zero carbon method to produce free hot water, is a major technological breakthrough by All Four Seasons, the air conditioning and heat pump installation specialists.

Glow-worm is strengthening its position within the renewable technology market with the launch of the Clearly Heat Pump range of Air to Water Heat Pumps.

As one of the smallest and lightest Air to Water Heat Pumps on the market, Clearly Heat Pumps are the right choice for both new build and retrofit installations alike.

Hager has launched a new range of occupancy sensors that are easy to install and programme. They combine occupancy sensing with a photocell to switch or dim lighting in response to both movement and natural light levels.They are available as flush or surface mount, offering standard or digital lighting control. They can also be supplied prewired.

Victaulic has a new tool available to prepare pipe for efficient and reliable flame-free joining.

The VE460 shop fabrication roll grooving tool is designed for use with pipes from 100–1500 mm/4-60” in diameter, depending on pipe material. It is suitable for preparing pipes to be joined with Original Groove System (OGS) couplings for 100–300 mm/4–12” sizes or the Advanced Groove System (AGS) ranging from 350–1500mm/14–60”

Danlers Limited design and manufacture passive infra-red thermostat products, designed to automatically control loads such as stand alone air cooling units.

Osram has developed the most compact lamp to date featuring metal halide technology. The new POWERBALL HCI-TF 15W has the same light output as a 35W halogen lamp packing a powerful punch for such a small product. Featuring an average lifetime of 12,000 hours and a GU6.5 ‘twist & lock’ base for simple handling and precision positioning in the reflector, POWERBALL HCI-TF 15W is the perfect solution for accent lighting in professional applications.

Vaillant’s commercial offering consists of a comprehensive range of high output boilers and a range of corresponding controls, delivering a complete building solution.

The competitively-priced and popular Ultramax WM high efficiency condensing boiler from MHS Boilers now comes with a two year full parts and labour guarantee, as well as its first annual service, included as standard.

A test rig, designed specifically for refrigeration training centres and colleges offering F-Gas training and refrigeration compliance courses, is proving extremely popular. The fully mobile rig is manufactured by Bitzer UK and it is ideal for the classroom environment.

A test rig, designed specifically for refrigeration training centres and colleges offering F-Gas training and refrigeration compliance courses, is proving extremely popular. The fully mobile rig is manufactured by Bitzer UK and it is ideal for the classroom environment.

Fluke has reduced the recommended prices of its rugged Fluke Ti25, TiR and TiR1 Thermal Imagers for a limited period, until 30 September 2010. The Ti25 is reduced from £4846 to £4199, the TiR from £3230 to £2799, and the TiR1 from £4846 to £3799.

Rada has published its Product Selector, a guide to the UK’s widest range of showering, washroom controls, fittings and systems designed for commercial applications. This intuitive guide is grouped by application and colour-coded for ease of use, presenting each product complete with key features and benefits, best practice applications, approvals and, where relevant, plumbing schematics.

The AMP Netconnect business unit of Tyco Electronics announces the general availability of its reduced diameter MRJ21 Ultra Slim Gigabit Ethernet cabling system.

Monodraught has extended its range of SUNPIPE natural daylight systems with the introduction of a new 1000mm Diamond Dome model, which has already been installed in two facilities at a leading UK science park.

Sleek, modern design combined with state-of-the-art technology makes CIAT Ozonair Ltd’s new Major Line range a revolution in comfort units. A product of CIAT’s sustainable development philosophy, Major Line consumes 20% less electricity than its predecessors and is extremely quiet in operation, generating 2dB less noise. It also filters indoor air to protect the well-being of occupants.

Helvar has launched a series of compact and versatile LED drivers.

The first in a line of LED product developments expected from the Finnish manufacturer this year, Helvar’s new constant current converters (LL-U-CC) provide power to LED applications with a high level of efficiency (>0.8). The driver’s dual current output (350m/A / 700mA) and universal power supply ensures adaptability for different applications and geographic areas.

Polypipe Terrain has launched a comprehensive new range of passive fire protection products designed to allow the creation of the best possible fire ratings for drainage stacks in above-ground installations. The new Terrain Firetrap products all comply with BS 476 and enable the specification of Terrain drainage systems that conform to the requirements of Part B Building Regulations.

Newly available from Aereco, the Demand Control Ventilation specialists, is a glossy booklet detailing 10 substantial reasons for contractors, installers, specifiers, house builders, social housing and stockists to use humidity sensitive ventilation products on all types of residential buildings.

Elta Fans has announced the availability of a new brochure on the twin-fan version of its QuietflowDCV range. The full-colour, 36-page brochure covers all the features, benefits, specifications, technological improvements and technical data, as well as all relevant current legislation and the role of twin-fan units in providing continuous ventilation. Brochures for the Elta Fan Quietflow SQS and QuietflowDCV Single Fan units are also available.

Raychem’s recently launched CeraPro conforms to the highest performance level of the new issues of the Building regulations domestic services compliance guide for under-tile heating installations. CeraPro is an impressive domestic under-tile heating solution, it is an easy to install, economically efficient, professional system that not only provides total flexibility for rooms of all shapes and sizes, but also exceeds the minimum performance standards required for under-tile heating.

Eaton’s Electrical Sector has announced that its versatile xEnergy modular switchboard system has been verified by testing as fully meeting the requirements of BS EN 61439-1 and BS EN 61439-2, the new UK standards for low voltage switchgear assemblies, which were published in January 2010. This provides specifiers and users of xEnergy products with the highest level of confidence in their performance and safety, as well as invaluable future proofing.

Heating, plumbing and renewable energy specialist Pulsar direct is showcasing its popular eco training courses at PHEX at Old Trafford from 13-14 October and at Stamford Bridge from 17-18 November. The BPEC accredited training courses cover underfloor heating, boilers, plumbing and solar energy systems.

Grundfos has become a well-known name in the supply of high quality pumps for commercial building services applications heating, air conditioning and pressure boosting but have not necessarily been the first name to spring to mind when considering wastewater pump suppliers. 

However, in recent years Grundfos has devoted a large amount of time and energy into developing a complete range of pumps to effectively handle a surprisingly broad range of wastewater applications.

New to the Fujitsu range of air conditioning products is a state-of-the-art AA rated cassette split system for cooling and heating that ticks all the boxes for today’s energy conscious installations.

The upgraded system, which offers 12.5kW nominal cooling, combines significant energy efficiencies, quiet operation and a strikingly stylish, slimline cassette (840 x 840mm x 288mm net dimensions, excluding the grille).

MK Electric has developed the Sentry range of skeleton units to bring 21st century safety standards and design to social housing. Skeleton boards are spine backplate assemblies that fit within a Mantel or Clifton type enclosure – essentially a kind of metal utilities cupboard – that may also contain the meter.

Enter the Grundfos new web portal and see the all new web window that will help to simplify pump selection by making available to you for the first time a one stop shop for commercial building services professionals.

The website offers a number of key areas such as product information where you can find out more about specific Grundfos pump families and their areas of application and a quick pump selection feature to allow you to select the pump(s) that best meets the needs of your particular application.

Danlers Limited design and manufacture a range of indoor and outdoor electronic time lag switches for lighting or heating loads, which are ideal for simply saving energy in stairwells, store rooms, student accommodation, smoking shelters etc.

Pressing the button switches the load on, and it switches off automatically after the time lag has elapsed, thus saving energy by ensuring lighting, or other loads, are not left on unnecessarily.

Exterior lighting manufacturer Paviom Ltd has extended its outdoor lighting portfolio by announcing the launch of Aptus and Multus. The new illuminated, sculptural bollards have been designed by international award-winning product designer, Terrence Woodgate, for the new Bollard and Wall Light range.

Now available is the Fujitsu J-Series multi air conditioning VRF system, the next generation of air conditioning products designed and engineered to meet environmental and energy efficiency standards. Fujitsu’s J-series is quick and easy to install and commission and provides the end-user with comfortable conditions throughout the year.

MK Electric has just published the 47th edition of its catalogue in a CD ROM specification version, so displaying one of the largest quality ranges of electrical product and accessories available on the market in a user-friendly electronic format. It is also provided online as a download from the website.

With Samsung’s convenient new Data Management Server 2 (DMS2), building managers can remotely oversee portfolios of air conditioning systems and virtually leave the systems to manage themselves.

As part of its commitment to offer total solutions for connecting pipes, Conex offers Triflow Solder Ring fittings - a system with an integral solder ring solder designed to take the guesswork out of soldering. Triflow capillary fittings are ideal for all types of installation, including potable water systems since the soft solder is totally lead-free.

The new MPOptimate system from the AMP Netconnect Business Unit of Tyco Electronics is a high-performance pre-terminated fibre-optic cabling system that offers a high degree of flexibility for today's data centres as well as a future-proofed migration path to the 40 Gbit/s and 100 Gbit/s applications of the future.

Metal Halide lighting specialist, Venture Lighting Europe, has launched the Ceramic Master-PLUS range. Using the latest developments in slip cast, single piece, arc tube technology, these robust ceramic lamps provide an unbeatable combination in terms of both performance and reliability.

HCP has launched a Radiant Heating Service Raft. This innovative product has been developed in accordance with SAS International’s System 600 acoustic lighting raft. 

Traditionally radiant heating panels or tiles have been used in suspended ceilings however integrating radiant heating panels into acoustic lighting rafts offers further design flexibility. These service rafts are freely suspended below coffers leaving large areas of the concrete soffit exposed, enabling free air movement to the structural slab for natural thermal mass cooling.

Fujitsu’s range of energy efficient wall mounted plasma air conditioners have been specifically designed to create a comfortable, inviting indoor environment for both patients and staff of GPs surgeries and dental practices.

Not only do the units provide a comfortable, draught free, ambient temperature, they also offer an extremely versatile and cost effective method to provide clean cooling and heating, making them a flexible year-round solution.

Megaman has announced the launch of its unique PowerLens technology, which provides a higher luminous intensity that fulfils the EuP requirements of directional lamps and that is now being offered as part of its reflector range. Offering excellent lighting effects combined with a light-optimising design, the Megaman CFL reflectors can now offer energy savings of up to 78%, making them the most effective eco-replacements for traditional halogen and incandescent lamps.

CIAT Ozonair Ltd has launched a new range of highly efficient Dynaciat Power water-cooled water chillers that provide significant savings in energy consumption - up to 25% compared to previous models. 

With cooling capacities from 220 to 720 kW and heating capacities from 250 to 800 kW, the new range provides an optimal solution for all cooling and heating applications in private and public offices, healthcare facilities, commercial premises and apartment buildings.

MHS Radiators has an enormous range of low surface temperature (LST) radiators for a multitude of applications. Available in four different styles: Safeguard, Slimguard, Ecoguard and Aeroguard, there are hundreds of different permutations – making it one of the most flexible ranges of LST radiators available in the UK.

Anyone wanting to lower their energy use to meet carbon reduction targets or reduce energy bills could do a lot worse than start by looking at their heating to find more energy efficient ways, and a new CPD-accredited guide has just been launched to help.

Daikin Europe has introduced a new EWWD-FZ range of centrifugal chillers that incorporate oil free compressors with magnetic bearings. This compressor technology not only eliminates the need for oil as a lubricant and associated maintenance and reliability issues, it also contributes to making this range one of the most energy efficient on the market.