INDUSTRY NEWS Inbrief
Hewer Facilities Management, a specialist in sustainable heating solutions, has appointed Adam Daly as business development manager to support the rollout of its pioneering Heat Saviour technology nationwide.
www.hewerfm.co.uk
Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire has celebrated the loyalty and dedication of its employees at a long service awards event attended by 60 colleagues at Nuaire’s home town of Caerphilly, South Wales.
www.nuaire.co.uk
Baxi has launched a MCS umbrella service for air source heat pump (ASHP) installers. The scheme makes the MCS journey for installers straightforward by taking care of the design, compliance and paperwork, so the installer can focus on delivering effi cient, low carbon heating.
www.baxi.co.uk
The UK’s liquifi ed petroleum gas (LPG) sector is now supplying 25 million litres of renewable liquid gases to customers nationwide, according to new fi gures published in Liquid Gas UK’s latest industry census.
www.liquidgasuk.org
Daikin, the global originator of VRV technology, has reached the signifi cant milestone of over 32,000 VRV5 system installations across Europe .
www.daikin.co.uk
New fi gures from MCS, the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables like heat pumps, has revealed a 95% satisfaction rate among customers of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), which provides homeowners with a grant of up to £7,500 towards the cost of a heat pump, or up to £5,000 for a biomass boiler. https://mcscertifi
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The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has launched a technical guide, ‘An Introduction to Low- Temperature Hydronic Heating Systems’, supporting the transition to lower-temperature, energy-effi cient heating systems following changes to Building Regulations Part L.
www.ciphe.org.uk
MEHNA LAUNCHES NEW NATIONAL GUIDE FOR HIU INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING UNDER HNTAS
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he Manufacturers of Equipment for Heat Networks Association (MEHNA) has launched a new industry guidance document to support installers, commissioners and service engineers working with Heat Interface Units (HIUs) under the UK’s new Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS). ‘Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Heat
Interface Units for the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme’ provides practical guidance for professionals working on communal and district heat networks. It has been developed to refl ect the regulatory requirements introduced under the Energy Act 2023, alongside the Heat Network Technical Standard (TS1) and the forthcoming BS 8635 regulation. With heat networks expected to supply up to 20% of UK heat demand by 2050, the performance of HIUs has become an important factor in system effi ciency, consumer satisfaction and carbon reduction. Under HNTAS, the ‘Consumer Connection’, typically an HIU, is now a regulated element of a heat network, with mandatory verifi cation of installation and commissioning. MEHNA’s new guide is designed to help the industry meet these requirements consistently and demonstrably. The document covers the full lifecycle of an HIU
installation, including: ¡ How heat networks function and where the HIU sits within the system ¡ Best practice installation for direct and indirect HIUs
¡ Commissioning procedures and acceptance testing aligned to HNTAS ¡ Ongoing maintenance and servicing requirements ¡ Fault-fi nding using heat meters and component testing It also aligns with key national
standards, including TS1, the BESA HIU Test Regime, BS 7593, BS EN 12828, and forthcoming BS 8635 Part 2.
The guide has been jointly authored by technical specialists
from across the sector and peer reviewed by a wide range of industry stakeholders, including manufacturers, network operators, consultants and policy bodies. It is intended as a reference document for trained installers and service engineers, as well as a supporting resource for designers, heat network operators and independent HNTAS assessors. Steve McConnell, Director of MEHNA, said: “HIUs are the
critical interface between a heat network and the consumer. Under HNTAS, we now have a legal framework that requires those interfaces to be installed and commissioned exactly as designed, and to perform as intended. This guide translates national standards into clear, practical procedures that can be applied on site. “The guide has been lauded by the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) in supporting best practice for a growing sector. It represents a major step forward in raising quality and consistency across the heat network sector.” The guide forms part of MEHNA’s wider programme to support professional standards, training and technical assurance across the heat network supply chain.
https://www.mehna.org.uk/
FUTURE PLUMBERS INSPIRED WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING AT STEPHENSON COLLEGE
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onex Bänninger is continuing to champion the benefi ts of press-fi t technology by taking its national training campaign directly to the next
generation of installers. As part of this ongoing initiative, the company visited students at Stephenson College – part of the newly formed Loughborough College Group. Students aged 16 and 18 were given a practical, hands-on demonstration of Conex Bänninger’s >B< Press system, learning how to create a secure, permanent, leak-free joints. The fi tting is designed for use across a wide range of applications, including heating systems, hot and cold-water installations, and gas installations, giving students valuable exposure to modern
industry practices. Commenting on the visit, Kevin Goodison, regional
technical sales manager at Conex Bänninger, said: “It’s great to visit a college like this one and meet enthusiastic students who really want to develop their skills. Many tried their hand at using >B< Press and found it quick and easy to use.” He added: “Today’s youngsters are feeling the pressure
of fi nding a career in an increasingly diffi cult job market. However, there continues to be a growing demand for plumbers and electricians, and developing practical skills on courses like those provided at the College are invaluable in providing a springboard for a worthwhile future career.”
6 March 2026
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