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Hitachi’s energy efficient heat pump receives


MCS approval Hitachi’s Yutaki air source heat pump range has been awarded MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) approval - giving customers access to grants and future payment eligibility through the government’s proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. Yutaki – capable of reducing CO2 emissions in domestic and commercial settings by up to 50% compared to boiler-led systems – received MCS approval from BRE Global following strict assessment of its factory production control, components, assembly and delivery capability. The air source heat pump is already cheaper and easier to install compared to a ground source heat pump; integrating seamlessly with different types of heating systems such as traditional radiators and underfloor heating. For more information visit www.hitachi-eu.com.


ege Carpets awarded


BRE A+ ratings ege is proud to confirm that 5 of their ranges now carry the BRE A+ certification for use in a variety of application areas. This now provides the PFI/ BSfF sector with up to 300 design and several thousand colour options to deliver stunning, unique interiors for the same cost as a simple less inspiring plain carpet. Integrated design features such as ‘way finding’ and ‘classroom or ward identification’ can now be included in the schemes without additional joins or installation cost so often associated with any sophisticated scheme. Additionally 5 of the company’s carpet tile products are now A rated through the BRE Environmental profiling system.


Dream holiday funded by heating savings


entirely out of savings in their heating costs thanks to a new system which uses renewable energy from the outdoor air to slash fuel bills. The system – called an Ecodan®


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n Oxfordshire family has just come back from a dream holiday in Spain funded


air source heat


pump – has dramatically lowered the costs to heat the 3-bedroomed home near Chipping Norton and enabled the Pearce family to not only pay for their holiday but also repay all outstanding bills with their electricity supplier. The Ecodan air source heat pump installed is designed and manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric and operates on a small amount of electricity. The system


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BREATHABLE INTERIOR INSULATION: IQ-THERM


Up to now the use of internally applied insulation was extremely limited due to the well known problems of vapour barriers being created, that can frequently lead to terrible damage from condensation and mould growth. This is now solved by the iQ-Therm insulation system developed by Remmers, which also meets the latest and even the 2011 Building Regulations Part L thermal efficiency requirements. Remmers iQ-


Therm consists of patented, thin, breathable, organic foam panels, coupled with fully compatible bedding and bonding mortars, together with all necessary ancillary materials including solutions for fixings and all types of decorative paint finishes. This allows almost total freedom of internal design in a clean and healthy environment. For more information call 0845 373 0103 or visit www.remmers.co.uk.


Dorset company is bucking the economic trend by increasing its range of services and opening a new 16,000sq ft manufacturing facility to meet growing customer demand. Family–run business Broadview has diversified its service offering to launch Broadview Signs, Print and Graphics. Due


to an increase in customer requests for digital printing on awnings and promotional pavement and event barriers, Broadview has introduced the innovation and technology to make sign and graphic solutions in-house within its new manufacturing facility in Poole. Broadview Signs, Print and Graphics can design, print, manufacture and install a firm’s corporate identity and message on virtually any surface or material, including vinyl, wood, glass and vehicles. Whether its banners, shop signage, point of sale material, vehicle graphics, promotional pavement and event barriers or signs for windows, walls, doors, ceilings or floors, Broadview use the latest sign- making and graphic systems and techniques to create high-impact signage solutions that effectively communicate to a target audience. For more information call 01202 679012 or visit www.signs-print-graphics.co.uk.


By simply combining the environmental A+ factor to the advanced design and performance opportunities available to PFI designers and ege become an almost automatic partner to deliver the very best in modern Education and Healthcare projects. For more information call 01257 239 000 or visit www.egecarpet.com.


works a bit like a refrigerator in reverse, taking latent heat out of the air and using it to warm the house and provide hot water. For more information visit www.heating.mitsubishielectric.co.uk.


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