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Altecnic SATK32107 HIU passes more ‘best practice’ criteria than any other unit in UK BESA testing
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ltecnic Ltd is proud to announce that its SATK32107 Heat Interface Unit (HIU) has delivered industry-leading results in the
latest BESA UK HIU Test Regime, passing more individual ‘best practice’ criteria than any other HIU currently tested in the UK.
BEST PRACTICE ACHIEVEMENTS The BESA test is recognised as the benchmark for assessing HIU performance in the UK, independently evaluating effi ciency, reliability, and network suitability. In its latest format the test clearly highlights which modules have been completed and how each unit performs against both baseline and best practice criteria. Altecnic’s SATK32107 achieved passed all four indirect modules and recorded 8 best practice outcomes, the highest to date among all tested HIUs in the UK market. These outcomes demonstrate the unit’s
performance under real-world conditions and its alignment with the CIBSE CP1 (2020) and HNTAS standards. The results confi rm that the SATK32107 not only meets today’s expectations but is futureproofed for evolving UK performance benchmarks.
PROVEN PERFORMANCE ACROSS TEST MODULES The SATK32107 excelled in both high and low temperature applications.
• Modules 1 & 7 (High Temperature): Demonstrated excellent space heating and DHW performance with VWARTs as low as 27°C and rapid hot water response times.
• Modules 2 & 8 (Low Temperature): Proven compatibility with low-temperature systems and heat pump-ready networks, achieving VWARTs down to 30°C, placing it among the most effi cient HIUs on the market.
This outstanding performance gives specifi ers, developers, and contractors clear, independently verifi ed data to support confi dent system design, product selection, and long-term planning.
DRIVING DECARBONISATION As the UK heat network landscape transitions toward low-carbon energy and electrifi ed heating, the SATK32107 stands out as a future- ready solution. Its proven ability to operate
effi ciently at low temperatures makes it ideal for integration with heat pumps and renewable heat sources, helping to meet both regulatory standards and climate goals. By reducing return temperatures and optimising energy use, the SATK32107 plays a vital role in lowering heat loss, enhancing network effi ciency, and supporting the UK’s wider net zero decarbonisation strategy. For developers and local authorities, this means a reliable, scalable, and sustainable HIU that’s ready for the future of heat. Gary Perry, managing director at Altecnic,
commented: “This result refl ects our long-term investment in quality, standards, and transparent benchmarking – principles that are embedded in everything we do as part of the Caleffi Group. Our parent company brings decades of Italian engineering expertise and a focus on innovation, which has been instrumental in the development of this high-performance HIU. As the industry shifts toward lower temperature and heat pump-ready networks, this is the kind of independently verifi ed performance the market needs to provide reliable, effi cient and future-proofed solutions for UK heat networks.”
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Freefoam Building Products retains ECOVARDIS Silver Medal
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reefoam is proud to announce that we have successfully retained our Ecovadis Silver Medal for 2025, placing us in the 94th
percentile of all companies assessed globally. This recognition reaffi rms our unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. Ecovadis is a globally recognised sustainability ratings platform that evaluates companies on their environmental, ethical, labour and human rights practices, as well as sustainable procurement. Freefoam’s achievement places us among the top 6% of all companies assessed, refl ecting signifi cant progress since our fi rst evaluation in 2023, when
we ranked in the 78th percentile. “We’re thrilled with our performance this
year,” said Kevin Cronin chief operating offi cer. “Achieving a 75/100 overall score – a six-point improvement from last year – and increasing our scores across all four assessment themes is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to continuous improvement.” Highlights of Freefoam’s 2025 Ecovadis
results include: •
Increased scores in Environment, Ethics, Labour & Human Rights, and Sustainable Procurement
• A 6-point overall score increase, reaching 75/100
• Above-average performance in both general manufacturing and plastic • product manufacturing sectors
With the gold medal threshold just one percentile away, Freefoam remains committed to further enhancing our sustainability eff orts and advancing toward even higher standards in the years ahead. “We would like to thank everyone across
the organisation for their contributions to this achievement,” added Kevin Cronin. “Sustainability is a collective eff ort, and this recognition is something we can all be proud of.”
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