INDUSTRY NEWS Inbrief


Heating specialist Ideal Heating has welcomed its latest cohort of apprentices and graduates, expanding the company’s commitment to providing high- quality opportunities to the next generation.


https://idealheating.com


GTEC Training, a United Infrastructure company and provider of renewables and energy effi ciency skills training in the UK, has been awarded £978,840 as part of the government’s Warm Homes scheme.


https://gtec.co.uk


Panasonic has appointed Mick Langford as the new UK country manager for the heating and cooling division, eff ective from 15th September 2025. Mick brings over 40 years of industry and technical expertise to the role. https://www.aircon.panasonic.eu


Go Geothermal Ltd, the UK distributor of CTC heat pumps and renewable energy solutions, has announced a partnership with The Merchant’s Choice buying group (TMC), bringing advanced Swedish heat pump technology to independent heating and plumbing businesses across the country. www.gogeothermal.co.uk


Pipe Centre and Climate Centre, two key brands supporting the mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration trades, have launched a new hub-and-spoke logistics model across the capital - designed to improve delivery speed, product availability and service reliability across London and the South East. www.wolseley.co.uk


Vaillant has teamed up with Derby Museums as part of Launch into Engineering - a new hands-on programme off ering Derbyshire students the opportunity to gain a hands-on introduction to potential careers in the world of engineering. www.vaillant.co.uk


As part of its growth into the commercial sector, Fernox, manufacturer of water treatment products, has recently appointed Rob Jacques as its new commercial business development manager. https://fernox.com


CARRIER COLLABORATES ON REVOLUTIONARY ROADSIDE EMISSIONS CAPTURE SOLUTION


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arrier’s Airside team has collaborated with clean- tech innovators Pollution Solution (UK) to jointly develop a bespoke air handling system for Roadvent,


a roadside emissions capture solution designed to reduce human exposure to traffi c pollution at street level. The patent-protected Roadvent system uses a network of


re-engineered slot drains embedded in the road to extract toxic air from high-traffi c environments. These emissions are then fi ltered through a multi-stage air handling unit (AHU) developed with Carrier and released as clean air at street level. Carrier’s engineering team assisted in designing and building a custom AHU that includes high-effi ciency fans, HEPA fi lters, electrostatic precipitators and activated carbon fi lters. The system utilises custom controls to adjust to real- time pollution levels using integrated sensors and software, ensuring optimal performance in dynamic conditions. “We have produced a bespoke product for the Roadvent


project,” said Chris Ekins, Airside Sales Engineer for London North West at Carrier. “It was clear we needed to provide an entirely custom solution that suited their very specifi c requirements. From concept to testing, we’ve worked closely with Thomas Delgado (CEO) and the Pollution Solution team


to help bring their amazing vision to life.” The Carrier-built AHU is connected to fl ush-mounted linear


slot-drains in the road that extract emissions from traffi c- heavy locations such as outside school playgrounds, bus stops, pedestrian crossings and congested city streets. The system is designed specifi cally to capture emissions at the level where people, especially children, are most exposed. The fi rst public installation of Roadvent is scheduled for late 2025 at a school site in Lewisham, London. Lewisham Council is now taking a leading role in piloting this system as part of its Air Quality Action Plan (2022–2027), which supports the borough’s wider Climate Emergency Action Plan. Through this initiative, the Council aims to raise public awareness and address the health impacts of air pollution. It also serves as a tribute to nine-year-old Ella Adoo Kissi- Debrah, the fi rst person in the United Kingdom whose death was offi cially linked to air pollution. “Carrier brought not only the technical expertise but also


the shared purpose we needed in a partner,” said Thomas Delgado, founder and CEO of Pollution Solution. “Their team helped us in developing a scalable, high quality solution that’s ready for real-world deployment.” A full-scale prototype tested at the Millbrook Proving


Ground demonstrated a 91% reduction in human exposure to roadside air pollution, measured at the height of a child. The testing has drawn interest from local governments, environmental agencies and national infrastructure organisations. “This is a textbook example of engineering meeting public impact,” said Daniel Wood, Head of Sales, Airside, at Carrier. “We’re proud to contribute to a solution that not only demonstrates innovation but also addresses one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time.”


BEAMA RELAUNCHES ‘WHAT SHOULD I DO?’ PUBLICATION


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EAMA has relaunched its paper, What Should I Do?, now updated with a new Heat Options Matrix, providing policymakers and industry with


a clear framework to identify and support ‘the good’ in heat electrifi cation.


The updated publication strengthens the case for including a wider range of electric heat and hot water technologies across all Government incentive programmes. With heat pumps already a central focus of Government


policy, the Matrix highlights the critical role of fl exible thermal storage, and other modern electric heating solutions in delivering a fair and eff ective Warm Homes Plan. Recognising these technologies ensures that the 20% of homes deemed unsuitable for heat pumps are not left behind and provides a pathway to unlock up to 10GW of fl exibility by


2030, far above current projections. BEAMA has outlined to DESNZ and the Warm Homes Plan team that by following the recommendations, customers can benefi t from: • Immediate energy bill savings through greater system effi ciency and storage-based fl exibility • Long-term value from time-of-use tariff s and grid services that only storage-backed solutions can provide BEAMA CEO Yselkla Farmer said: “By adding the Heat Options Matrix to What Should I Do?, we are equipping Government, industry, and households with the clarity needed to make the right choices. The political message is simple: provide viable and sustainable options for every home and help consumers answer the question ‘what should I do?’.


6 October 2025


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