INDUSTRY NEWS
CARRIER RENTAL SYSTEMS CHAMPIONS SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
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arrier Rental Systems has showcased its expanded portfolio and rental capabilities at the 4th Annual George Leslie Innovation Day.
The company participated as the Sustainable Energy sponsor and provided power for the event. The Innovation Day marked the fi rst public showcase of Carrier Rental Systems as a unifi ed brand, following the recent integration of SLD Pumps and Power. Bringing together temperature control, pumps and energy capabilities, the event demonstrated the breadth of expertise available to customers through a single rental solutions provider. It also refl ected Carrier Rental Systems’ investment in smarter, cleaner and more effi cient technologies that can help customers reduce fuel consumption, emissions and overall energy impact. On display were a 6-inch electric pump, a hybrid solar generator and a compact zero-carbon battery pod from the Pump & Power range, alongside temperature- control equipment including an 8kW rental heat pump, a 300m³/h desiccant dehumidifi er, a 29kW electric fan heater and a 22kW electric boiler. The Innovation Day brought together businesses
and industry specialists to explore new technologies and approaches, with sustainability and innovation at the heart of the event.
Leigh Dempsey, sustainability and innovation advisor
at George Leslie, said: “The George Leslie Innovation Day brings together organisations and individuals committed to pioneering products, progressive technologies and transformative ways of working that are shaping the future of our industry. Carrier Rental Systems is part of that forward-thinking community, making a positive impact across the board and we are delighted and proud to welcome them as our Sustainable Energy Sponsor for the event.” John Gallagher-Worthington, sales director, power &
pumps, Carrier Rental Systems, said: “We are proud to support George Leslie at its Innovation Day. Events like these provide a valuable opportunity to showcase our expertise, foster meaningful collaboration and bring together people, ideas and possibilities to help shape a more innovative and sustainable future.”
BUSINESSES URGED TO PREPARE WINTER HEATING PLANS AS WEATHER EXTREMES TO BECOME NORM
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usinesses are being urged to review heating, insulation and environmental control plans for
the coming winter, after the Met Offi ce’s latest State of the UK Climate report concluded that weather extremes are increasingly becoming the “new
normal” for the UK, with records at both ends of the scale being broken more frequently than at any point in the modern era.
Building services marketplace, HSS ProService
Marketplace, is urging organisations to heed the report’s message, as the same volatility that delivered this year’s thermometer busting heatwaves mean sharper swings towards icy winters and severe cold spells are highly likely. For sectors including construction, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and facilities management, prolonged periods of cold can place additional pressure on workforce welfare, equipment performance, site operations, curing and drying times, and the protection of temperature-sensitive materials, plant and pipework. HSS ProService Marketplace is encouraging
organisations to assess resilience plans early to avoid disruption should demand for heating and environmental control equipment accelerate as temperatures fall. Sam Davies, supply chain director at HSS ProService Marketplace, said: “It may feel like the icy chill of winter
is a long way off , but the UK’s own climate scientists have just told us that extremes are the new normal and businesses across the UK need to prepare now. “Whether it is temporary heat to keep construction
programmes on track, frost protection for plant and pipework, or heaters to ensure safe and comfortable working conditions for colleagues, winter resilience has to be planned, not played by ear. “The organisations that treat weather as a boardroom planning issue rather than a seasonal surprise are the ones that keep operating, and remain profi table, when conditions turn.” Greater winter volatility raises the risk of sudden
spikes in demand for temporary heating, drying and environmental control equipment, with severe cold snaps historically tightening availability, extending lead times and driving up costs within days. HSS ProService Marketplace is encouraging organisations to review requirements now, secure contingency plans and assess site resilience before the fi rst freeze arrives. Sam Davies, added: “When extreme weather hits,
everyone reaches for the same equipment at the same time, and regardless of planning, availability can evaporate in days. “The businesses locking in their heating requirements
now will have certainty on equipment, lead times and crucially, cost. Those who wait for the forecast to turn risk being left out in the cold, literally and commercially.
Inbrief
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has teamed up with the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) to donate equipment to train the next generation of plumbing and heating engineers.
www.ciphe.org.uk
Alfa Laval is calling upon high energy users to unlock new effi ciencies and resilience by prioritising proactive heat exchanger maintenance, as detailed in its new report, Ask the HEXperts.
www.alfalaval.co.uk
Logic4training has announced its expansion into the Midlands, following the acquisition of Xtra Skills on 1 September. Based in Coventry, Xtra Skills delivers a range of domestic and commercial plumbing and heating courses, including Gas ACS, OFTEC oil and boiler fault fi nding.
www.logic4training.co.uk
Sir Geoff rey Clifton-Brown, MP for North Cotswolds, has paid a visit to ADEY, a leader in heating system protection, maintenance and water quality solutions, to learn more about how to create more sustainable and energy effi cient homes.
https://adey.com/
Ideal Commercial Heating has launched a new white paper exploring how hybrid heating systems can support the decarbonisation of commercial buildings while addressing the practical constraints faced by consultants, specifi ers and building owners.
https://idealheating.com/
BESA is launching a new qualifi cation for project managers who need to keep pace with fast moving regulatory and technical demands in the rapidly evolving UK built environment sector.
www.thebesa.com
Distributor in the heating and plumbing sector - Navigator MSL - has announced the appointment of Sarah Robinson as its new sales director.
https://navigatormsl.com/
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