NEW GENERATION OF REMOTE JOINS THE HBC-RADIOMATIC FAMILY
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Industrial remote control manufacturer HBC-radiomatic has added to its range of Micron hand-held controls with the Micron 7. A combination of the Micron 4 and 6, the new control has a wider range of standard features which offer increased operational possibilities and safety. Designed for industrial cranes and machinery, the Micron 7 has 10 two-step buttons plus two rotary switches. A new integrated colour LCD with LED backlight provides a clear display. More Website
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HEAT AN ENTIRE HOME THE ECO WAY THANKS TO THE XCEL HEAT BANK FROM SPECFLUE
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Specflue are delighted to announce that they are now the sole supplier of the incredible multi fuel heating solution, the Xcel Heat Bank. Suitable for simultaneous connection to wood burners, stoves and biomass boilers, gas and oil boilers, solar panels, heat pumps, vented and sealed heating systems including radiators and under floor heating as well as high performance showers and multiple bathroom, the Xcel Heat Bank simply is the perfect answer to heating an entire house. More Website
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STANNAH – STREAMLINING RESTAURANT SERVICE IN THE LG ARENA
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As part of a £29 million redevelopment of one of the UK’s leading arenas, a Stannah Goodsmaster 1000B goods lift is providing vital behind-the-scenes catering support to Birmingham’s LG Arena and the 800,000 visitors every year to its blockbusting concerts and sporting events. This 1000kg goods lift with its through-car capability streamlines the movement of catering supplies between the kitchens that serve two lakeside restaurants: the ground-floor Sanctum, and the private, 400-cover Arena Suite on the first floor. More Website
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RENEWABLE TRAINING CENTRE TARGETS KNOWLEDGE GAP
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Mitsubishi Electric has opened a new Renewable Training Centre at its headquarters in Travellers Lane, Hatfield enabling the company to double the availability of training courses. The new facility more than doubles the amount of floor space available for training and will increase the number of training places to 4,000 per year. The centre allows the company to provide 12 different courses covering air conditioning, domestic heating, commercial heating and control systems. More Website
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COLLEGE BLINDS HELP SUSTAINABILITY AT SOUTH CHESHIRE’S NEW CAMPUS
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South Cheshire College’s new £75 million campus opened its doors in September 2010 and is regarded as one of the foremost further education buildings in the UK. COLLEGE blinds (from CBS Blinds) were another significant factor in achieving a low carbon footprint for the new campus. The special screen fabric used on COLLEGE blinds has a high insulation factor, helping to reduce demands on heating and cooling. It also has high porosity, ideal for natural ventilation. More Website
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LOKFACADE - STYLISH CLADDING FROM RIGISYSTEMS
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Designed to provide a cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing cladding solution for soffits, fascias, canopies and external walls, LokFacade (from RigiSystems) is available in standard widths of 150, 200 and 300mm but can also be supplied in an almost limitless range of non-standard widths. A particular feature of LokFacade is the very simple installation procedure. LokFacade is available with two facade profiles, designed to fit either flush or with a shadow line. More Website
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ENER-G LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION BUILDING ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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Clean technology group ENER-G has launched a new tamper-proof building energy management system (BEMS) – called E-MAGINE - that is pre-engineered to provide fast installation and commissioning, and assured lifetime delivery on energy costs and carbon savings. E-MAGINE uses the latest in IT and internet technology to provide a fully scalable, integrated control system that can be customised for optimum control and management of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting applications. More Website
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THINK INNOVATION AT KBB
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KBB London will bring the latest in kitchen, bathroom and bedroom product design to the capital during a three day trade event. Launching this year at the ExCeL, London, 15th -17th May. ‘Innovation’ is the main theme of KBB London, strengthening the event’s unique proposition. It will feature throughout the show, in areas such as the Innovation Centre and Poggenpohl’s Networking Bar and within other show highlights such as the Innovation Awards, a free educational seminar programme and ‘The Room’. More Website
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LAIDLAW OVERALL WINNER AT GUILD OF ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERY AWARDS
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Laidlaw Solutions Limited once again featured prominently in the 2010/11 Specification Awards organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongery and the RIBA. The £6.1m Rose Lodge Care Centre for adults with learning disabilities was judged 'Winner of Winners' and 'Best Public Sector project' with Laidlaw supplying products from its specialist Orbis Anti-Ligature range. The company was also 'Commended' in the 'Hospitality and Residential Buildings' category for its work on 'Bespoke Hotels’ Bermondsey Square hotel project. More Website
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LEVOLUX CHECKS-IN AT T4
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London Heathrow’s recently upgraded Terminal 4 building incorporates a striking new glazed extension, which benefits from an advanced Solar Shading solution from Levolux. The full height, south east facing glazed extension has transformed the 180 metre wide departures hall. To help alleviate the potential risks of excessive glare and solar heat gain within the check-in and retail areas, Levolux devised a subtle, yet highly effective Solar Shading solution, incorporating its motorised internal Roller Blinds. More Website
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STEADMANS PANELS FEATURE ON NEW OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
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Steadmans' composite roof and wall panels have been chosen for the building envelope of a brand new business centre comprising 15 offices in Cumbernauld, near Glasgow. Over 1,100 square metres of Steadmans' 80mm thick AS35/1000 insulated panels were supplied for the Arca Business Centre. Steadmans' AS35 panels are manufactured in a quality process certified to ISO 9001:2000 using non-ozone depleting technology. This provides designers with an environmentally responsible product with excellent thermal performance. More Website
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RENDERPLAS TOP OF THE ECO TREE
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In a recent independent environmental profile report Renderplas PVCu beads achieved the top eco rating available to beading products on the UK construction market. In the report - carried out by Mtech Consult using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) guidelines published by the BRE - Renderplas products, for rendering, plastering and drylining applications, received an “excellent” Ecopoint rating of just 0.004 per kg installed. According to the MD of Renderplas, the results prove the environmental case for PVCu beads over steel. More Website
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