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Toshiba R-32 Solutions Reduce Sale Shark’s Environmental Footprint and Support Elite Fitness Programme
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ANCHESTER, England, 4 May 2022 – Toshiba Carrier UK is helping one of Europe’s top professional Rugby Union clubs move away from use of high global
warming potential (GWP) refrigerants, reducing the club’s environmental footprint and ensuring a high-quality indoor environment for its elite sport fitness programme. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is a joint venture between Toshiba Carrier Corporation and Carrier, which is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. UK-based Sale Sharks Rugby Union club has installed a high-efficiency Toshiba air conditioning system operating on lower-GWP refrigerant R-32 in its Mind Gym, located at the club’s training facility at Carrington, Manchester. Refrigerant R-32 has a GWP of 675, two-thirds less than R-410A, the refrigerant it replaces, resulting in a substantial reduction in equivalent carbon emissions over the system’s lifetime. The Mind Gym installation is part of a larger programme at Sale Sharks’ training ground, replacing older air conditioning systems. With a contemporary design and built from steel shipping containers, Sharks’ Mind Gym is used for
yoga and mindfulness relaxation training. It provides a light and airy exercise therapy space, but has high heat gains in summer and heat losses in winter due to its flat roof and steel construction. Toshiba’s solution consists of a duplex DX split-system based on a high- performance R-32 RAV outdoor
condensing unit, linked to two ceiling-suspended indoor units, delivering a total of 12.1KW of cooling and 12.8KW of heating. The self-cleaning indoor units provide an excellent solution in situations where there is no ceiling void in the treated space. “We identified a need for some form of temperature control to allow the Mind Gym to be used by
the players all year round,” said David Hulme, Facilities Manager, Sale Sharks. “Due to the excellent relationship we have with Toshiba, they were the obvious people to speak to.” “Within a matter of days, not only was the equipment on site but it was fully installed and commissioned,” added Hulme. “Our sincere thanks to the Toshiba team and installer Woburn Mechanical Limited for their support and professionalism throughout the project.” David Dunn, Sales Director for UK and Northern Europe, Carrier Residential and Light Commercial, said,
“We are delighted to have been able to support Sale Sharks with this Toshiba solution that helps reduce the club’s environmental footprint and supports its high-intensity training programme. It’s a great example of a solution that is both good for the environment and good for bodily and mental wellbeing, both core values of Carrier’s ESG Goals.” For more details on Toshiba R-32 range of split systems, visit our website.
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Midea and Smith Brothers Stores sign game changing partnership deal
he partnership, which commences at the start of June, will further strengthen Midea’s presence across the UK. With
seventeen branches strategically placed across England, Scotland, and Wales, and its head office in Leicester, Smith Brothers Stores is the perfect distribution partner for Midea. Smith Brothers Stores has been operating
since 1897 and is one of the largest and oldest independent merchants in the UK. The family- run company has a reputation for excellent customer service and strong technical ability, supplying to the commercial and industrial mechanical services sector. Speaking on the new distributorship, Managing Director Steve Robinson said ‘We are delighted to announce our partnership with Smith Brothers Stores. This strategic move has been carefully planned over the last year to ensure it complements our existing successful route to market, further strengthening Midea’s market share. The company has an exceptional reputation in our industry and a strong family heritage which
aligns perfectly with our passion to support customers not only win new business but retain business if they help and encourage the long-term care of our products. They will be offering Midea equipment with all the exclusive benefits of a Mi Pro installer partnership, including 10 year warranties and refrigerant contributions. We are looking forward to building a long-lasting relationship.’ Zach Wynne, Head of ACR Smith Brother Stores commented ‘We are pleased to be embarking on
this new and exciting partnership with Midea across the UK. Midea is a growing success in the UK market and offers some truly unique differentials for the contractors and end user alike. We feel this is a great fit for our expanding SBS network and it’s a fantastic addition to our supply partnerships nationwide. Exciting times ahead of us both!’ Both companies attended the Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, to sign
the official distributor agreement. Midea is an Official Partner of Manchester City – awarded the most innovative sports team in the world – which gives the Midea brand great global visibility and fantastic exposure in the UK. Alongside existing regional distributors Freedom Air Conditioning and Air Conditioning Accessories,
the appointment of Smiths Brothers Stores completes the national distributor network for Midea HVAC equipment. All Midea distributors have extensive experience within the air conditioning industry and offer class leading levels of technical support and after sales service. Midea believes the new distributor network, working alongside the Midea direct sales operation, provides unbeatable levels of service to contractors, specifiers, and end users.
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Kingspan KoolDuct provides long-term air care
ver 15 years after it was first installed, The Kingspan KoolDuct System continues to support excellent HVAC system
performance as part of the Sterile Services Unit (SSU) for the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The purpose-built facility handles all the
sterilisation of medical and surgical equipment for the local NHS Trust facilities. As part of its construction, The Kingspan KoolDuct System was used to fabricate over 1,400 m2 of supply and extract air ducts to and from the HVAC air handling units. The system comprises foil-faced rigid insulation panels which can be used to fabricate lightweight runs of ductwork. Specifiers noted that the speed and ease of installation with KoolDuct, made possible through its pre-insulated design, was a key reason for its use on the project. A recent inspection of the HVAC system showed that the ductwork is in excellent condition, with all
joints and junctions continuing to provide an effective barrier against air loss. Ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System has been shown to achieve air-leakage rates far lower than those of standard rectangular sheet metal ductwork. This allows the specification of smaller, more efficient fans and helps to reduce operational costs at the unit. Cleanliness is clearly a key priority at the facility, and this includes maintaining a high standard of
indoor air quality. Internal assessment of the ductwork showed that, thanks to a regular inspection and cleaning schedule operated by the NHS estates office, the ductwork remains clean and free from debris. The National Association of Air Duct Specialists UK (NAAD UK) recommends that ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System should be cleaned using a mechanical rotary brush with plastic fibres (polypropylene is recommended) at a speed of up to 900 RPM. It is also recommended that a plastic ball is fitted to the end of the metal shaft. The only significant change since the original installation was a new section of ductwork, which had
been added to replace a section that had suffered accidental damage. Independent research from Rider Levett Bucknall has shown that the cost of maintaining ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System can be up to 48% lower than for conventional sheet metal ducting lagged with mineral fibre insulation. To support whole life assessments of ventilation systems, an Environmental Product Declaration
(EPD) has been created for The Kingspan KoolDuct System. This certificate can be downloaded from the Kingspan website and provides in-depth lifecycle information about the product. To download the EPD certificate or read more about The Kingspan KoolDuct System, visit our website.
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IN FOCUS
Samsung Climate Solutions celebrate a year in partnership with distributor Dynamic Climate Ltd.
ondon, UK – 9th May 2022 Samsung Climate Solutions and Dynamic Climate Ltd., a dedicated HVAC professional services business, began their partnership in early 2021 and have seen a fruitful year of growth and learning. Speaking on the partnership, Dynamic Climate Directors Luke Fisher, Tim Goodall and Ruby Curry said
“We thought it was a great time to partner up with Samsung and that we could achieve a lot together. There are also some great products that Samsung can offer, to add value and complement our portfolio of products across the whole HVAC sector. We believe the combination of the relationships we have with people of Samsung, the direction the brand is going and the individual products themselves make for a very exciting partnership and we are looking forward to further growth together over the next financial year.” Martin Crawford and Qamar Khan, Distribution Managers at Samsung Climate Solutions, spoke of
working with Dynamic Climate: “Dynamic Climate bring a wealth of industry experience and knowledge together with an impressive customer list, which further strengthens Samsung’s position in the industry. Samsung’s unique and innovative products like the 360 Cassette and WindFreeTM range provide wider opportunities for Dynamic Climate to appeal to a diverse customer base leading to growth opportunities for both Samsung Climate Solutions and Dynamic Climate.” To find out more about Samsung Climate Solutions and Dynamic Climate visit our website.
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