INDUSTRY NEWS Inbrief
Andrews Water Heaters has strengthened its presence in both the home counties and the North East with the appointment of two new area sales managers.
andrewswaterheaters.co.uk
Altecnic has leant its support to a recommendation from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to introduce regulation of heat networks in Great Britain and urges rapid progress to implementation.
www.altecnic.co.uk
Daikin Applied Europe has announced the launch of a new Witness Testing service for clients, with a new climatic test chamber. The new facility based at Cecchina, near Rome, off ers testing to recognised International Standards across a range of operational modes, in all climate conditions.
www.daikinapplied.com
Ventilation and window hardware manufacturer Titon has made two key new additions to its ventilation systems sales team by appointing Oliver Gledhill and Ken Johnson as area sales managers. Both will be reporting to UK Sales director Lee Caulfi eld.
www.titon.co.uk
Baxi has opened a new satellite centre in partnership with Birmingham Met College.
www.baxi.co.uk
Hamworthy Heating has recently welcomed Jason Fretwell, who spent the last 13 years at A.O. Smith, to oversee the sales team as sales director. He joins with almost 30 years of experience in the sector.
www.hamworthy-heating.com
Heatrae Sadia is expanding on its sales team by appointing Alison Fox and Stephen Lynch in new positions as sales representatives based in Scotland.
www.heatraesadia.com
OFTEC and the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) have requested urgent clarifi cation from the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) over the carbon reduction targets the oil heating sector is expected to meet under the Clean Growth Strategy.
www.oftec.org.uk
8 September 2018
BEAMA PUBLISHES FIRST VENTILATION WHITE PAPER
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EAMA has published its fi rst white paper on ventilation, entitled ‘Better Ventilation, Better Homes, Better Health’, with a raft of measures
aimed at solving the issues faced by industry and helping to deliver better indoor air quality in UK homes. The white paper has identifi ed two main sector challenges: the lack of a joined-up approach towards energy effi ciency and ventilation, and poor quality installations which, it proclaims, are “plaguing the industry”. The report calls for compulsory assessments of ventilation provision following the installation of energy effi ciency measures, as well as a revision of Building Regulations to refocus on ensuring “in-use performance and end users’ needs”, and asks government to make it compulsory that all ventilation installations are undertaken by an installer who is a member of a Competent Person Scheme (CPS). BEAMA has additionally called on the government
to make indoor air quality a priority by fi nancially incentivising the installation of ventilation improvements, and undertaking public education campaigns on the health risks of indoor air pollution and the simple steps that homeowners can take in order to improve the air inside their own homes. Poor indoor air quality is responsible for thousands of deaths a year and millions of pounds in healthcare costs. It is linked to a range of serious health problems and diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and mental health conditions. In the shorter term, it reduces cognitive ability
and exacerbates allergic and asthmatic symptoms. As successive governments strive towards zero carbon
homes, the installation of energy effi ciency measures and the building of modern airtight homes has not been met with an equal consideration of the need for corresponding ventilation improvements – meaning that pollutants are becoming trapped inside homes, putting householders’ health at risk.
The white paper details four overarching steps that the government should take, suggesting that it improve the focus on indoor air quality in the Building Regulations; improve compliance with the current Building Regulations; take steps to ensure the avoidance of problems of poor air quality following refurbishment; and make indoor air quality a priority.
The paper also outlines how these steps can be achieved in order to improve ventilation and indoor air quality in UK homes. Keith Ritchie, chairman of the BEAMA Ventilation Group,
said: “As homes are becoming ever more airtight we need to focus on ensuring that the ventilation industry plays its part in helping to deliver good indoor air quality. “Energy effi ciency improvements are being made in isolation without due consideration to the unintended consequences of sealing up homes, and where installations of ventilation are being made, they are often not up to scratch.
“Our white paper aims to tackle all of these issues with a few simple steps that government could take to help ensure better indoor air for all.” The report is available to read at
www.beama.org.uk
WILO UK AND BURTON ALBION FC RENEW PARTNERSHIP
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aving taken its fi rst steps into football sponsorship last season by becoming tunnel sponsor of Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium in Burton-upon-Trent, Wilo UK has continued its support for the club, with its company logo now appearing on their home and away shirts.
Fleur Robinson, Burton Albion commercial director, said: “Our partnership with Wilo continues to go from strength- to-strength and we are delighted that we will not only be continuing that, but growing it over the course of the next season.” She continued: “The Wilo brand will now not only be
prominent at the Pirelli Stadium with ground advertising and the tunnel sponsorship, but we are delighted that the company’s logo will be on the back of the players’ shirts. We look forward to another successful season working together.” Richard Harden, managing director of Burton-based pump manufacturer Wilo UK, added: “Since the start of our partnership with the Brewers we have been impressed by their shared values of promoting great leadership, people development and high levels of engagement within the local community. We are proud to be associated with the club.”
www.heatingandventilating.net
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