Dimplex recognises the excellence of its heat pump installers

The excellent work of Dimplex’s approved heat pump installers has once again been recognised by the company with its third annual heat pump awards ceremony.

The awards took place during the annual Dimplex installer-partner conference and the professionals were honoured in three categories:

INSTALLER OF THE YEAR INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR (Domestic) INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR (Non-Domestic)

The Installer of the Year Award went to Shrewsbury-based Azure Natural Energy Systems, building on its success last year as joint winner of the Non-Domestic Installation of the Year category. Since then, this team that pioneers high output heat pumps for commercial and communal use, has carried out a diverse range of installations, including social housing, schools and large scale air source schemes. The company is also taking part in the Energy Saving Trust’s field trial of heat pumps.

For the second year running, Cardiff-based WDS Environmental triumphed in the Domestic Installation of the Year category, with a dramatic retrofit of air source heat pumps in a 17th century manor house in Oxfordshire. The 110kW demand was met by three LA 40 AS air source heat pumps in one of the first UK installations of these high output units. As an additional challenge the heat pumps, together with the controllers and other electrical equipment, were externally located in a wooded area some 100m from the plant room and connected to remote access controllers in the house!

The winning Non-Domestic Installation was carried out by Hertford-based Micro-Generation Systems (MGS) for a new Travelodge in Wiltshire (see article on page 4 for more details).

Dimplex expands renewables division to better support you

In a major strategic investment, Dimplex is underlining its commitment to its presence in the UK renewable sector by expanding its UK sales and marketing team, as well as announcing a multi-million pound investment in new R&D and manufacturing facilities for renewables in Northern Ireland.

Building on the success and growth of the renewables division over the past four years, a team of nine dedicated renewables sales managers will now support housing developers, installers, social housing providers, M&E consultants, local authority specifiers, building services engineers and utility companies in specifying and delivering low carbon heating and hot water solutions across the UK. The newly expanded team will provide national coverage and is split with specific responsibilities and expertise for the domestic and commercial market sectors.

To support the significant growth Dimplex expects from the UK market over the next five years, the new manufacturing and R&D facilities will focus on heat pumps, hot water storage solutions and solar, as well as new technology areas including SmartRad fan convector radiators, solar PV and the intelligent integration of multiple renewable technologies.

Chris Davis, business development director for Dimplex Renewables says: “This is a hugely exciting time for Dimplex. We recognise the need to develop not only new products, but also truly integrated solutions that are capable of really delivering the low and zero carbon buildings that will be demanded in the UK over the next 10 years. To do this requires UK-based facilities and dedicated, expert resources and this new infrastructure will put Dimplex in the strongest possible position to lead the market.”

The clear way to code compliance with RouteOne

If you’re a specifier, how do you cut through the confusion surrounding Building Regulations, the Merton Rule and the Code for Sustainable Homes?

The answer is RouteOne from Dimplex, a series of technical guides designed to give you a clear and practical way from the problems to the solutions. To obtain a copy of these free guides email marketing@dimplex.co.uk

Continuous Professional Development [CPD] Events

We are able to offer specifiers for both domestic and commercial applications a range of comprehensive CPD courses that demonstrate how renewable heating and hot water solutions can make a positive contribution towards tackling some of the issues faced with new build and refurbishment projects, especially items such as the Code for Sustainable Homes and Building Regulations Part L.

If you are interested in us providing you and your colleagues with a CPD presentation, please email marketing@dimplex.co.uk or ring 01489 773336 to register your details. We will then arrange for your local Dimplex Renewables manager to contact you to discuss further.

Want to know more?

Website – available 24/7 and with the latest news and information from us, simply log on to www.dimplex.co.uk/renewables. As well as detailed product specs, you will find information on case studies, grants, installer training details, literature downloads and news and events.

Literature – if you prefer hard copy information, we have a wide range of product literature available. Brochures can be ordered via our website or by

ringing 0845 600 5111.

Personal visit – if you would like a personal visit to discuss the needs of your particular project, simply ring us on 01489 773336 and we will put you in touch with your local business development manager.

Out and about – we can be seen at a number of national and regional events throughout the country, as well as permanent stands at the Building Centre, London and the National Homebuilding & Renovating Centre, Swindon. Please visit our website for further details.

A division of the GDC Group, Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2DF. Telephone: 0845 600 5111.

Northern Ireland – Glen Dimplex NI Ltd, 5 Charlestown Avenue, Charlestown Industrial Estate, Charlestown Road, Portadown, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT63 5ZF Telephone: 028 3833 7317.

www.dimplex.co.uk/renewables

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