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| NEW DRIVES & MOTORS CATALOGUE FROM ABB | |
| The 2008 issue of ABB’s 44-page drives and motors catalogue is now available. The full-colour publication provides technical details of ABB’s range of low voltage AC drives from 0.18 to 2,000 kW and motors from 0.06 to 710 kW. It also presents ABB’s range of DC and medium voltage AC drives. Easy-to-use tables give ordering data, dimensions, options and electrical details for most products, together with prices for 2008. The brochure also lists all ABB Drives Alliance and Motor Service Partners, so customers can easily locate their nearest ABB partner.
The 2008 brochure also outlines the services available to support drives customers. • Further information from Steve Ruddell, ABB Limited, Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4BT. Tel: 01925 741111. Fax: 01925 741212. E-mail: energy@gb.abb.com | |
| WILMOTT DIXON ISOLATES HEREFORD COLLEGE TECHNOLOGY BLOCK WITH KINETICS RIM-C FLOATING FLOOR SYSTEM | |
| Wilmott Dixon has used the Kinetics Roll-out isolation material (RIM-C) system from CMS Vibration Solutions to structurally isolate the ground floor of a new technology block at Herefordshire College of Technology, preventing vibrations from travelling into, or out of, the recording studios.
Installation of the RIM-C system is very economical and the floor can be used immediately after the concrete has cured. A unique property of the precompressed fibreglass isolators is that the natural frequency of the pads remains essentially constant over a wide range of static and dynamic loads, with no appreciable degradation in the isolation performance during the projected lifetime of the floating floor. • Further information from CMS Vibration Solutions. Tel: 01925 582899. E-mail: enquiries@cmsantivibration.co.uk Website: www.cmsantivibration.co.uk | |
| NEW PAVING PRODUCT FROM CHARCON SET TO GO DOWN A STORM | |
| Aggregate Industries business Charcon Hard Landscaping unveiled its unique StoneMaster paving at Ecobuild.
StoneMaster has been developed in response to growing demand from local authorities for a concrete alternative and increasing pressure for a more ethical and sustainable replacement for both labour-intensive and increasingly scarce Yorkstone and imported Sandstone. Hailed as the most innovative product to be launched on the market in the last five years, with enviable environmental credentials, StoneMaster has a face of yorkstone with a concrete back mix. It comes in a number of flag sizes and a range of setts, both of which will be available in a variety of shades. • Further information from Hayley Evans, Charcon, Aggregate Industries UK Ltd, Hulland Ward, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 3ET. Tel: 01335 372222. E-mail: hayley.evans@aggregate.com | |
| NEW PUMP STATION FOR QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION | |
| ITT Flygt, the world leader in submersible pumps, has developed a new version of Compit, a pre-fabricated pump station for single-and multi-family housing.
The Compit pump station, which is designed for sewage and groundwater, can be installed at a depth of up to three meters – by using an extension shaft. Flexible and reliable, Compit is complete on delivery and ready for immediate connection to inlet and outlet pipes. The pre-fabricated pump station is made of high-density polyethylene (PE-HD). Each pump station can be equipped with up to two pumps, which are compact, flexible and robust, and can be used in almost any regulatory environment. • Further information from ITT Water & Wastewater UK Ltd, Colwick, Nottingham NG4 2AN. Tel: 0115 940 0111. Fax: 0115 940 0444. E-mail: sales@flygt.co.uk | |
| PHOENIX INTERIORS KEEPS ST PANCRAS ON TRACK | |
| Phoenix Interiors has supplied and fitted a range of bulkheads and ceilings in the acclaimed retail areas of the new multi-million pound Eurostar terminal at the spectacularly refurbished St Pancras Station.
Among the products installed by Phoenix Interiors were around 2,500 sq m of Durlum Rhombus mesh ceiling panels and Lumeo lighting membranes to the ‘Circle’ retail area, around 300 bespoke 10mm aluminium panels in a run of 200 linear m, which were water cut to form fascia grille panels to shop fronts, and around 1,000 sq m of SAS International’s System 150 suspended ceilings in ancillary areas. • Further information from Andy Britnell, Phoenix Interiors, 26 Breakfield, The Ullswater Business Park, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 2HS. Tel: 0208 645 9993. E-mail: andy.britnell@phoenixinteriorsltd.com | |
| OVENTROP’S AQUASTROM T PLUS CHOSEN FOR TWO STATE-OF-THE-ART MENTAL HEALTH UNITS | |
| A major regeneration of a 100-year-old hospital site is providing modern and therapeutic mental health facilities supported by fixtures and fittings fit for the 21st century. The new Rathbone Low Secure Unit and neighboring Rathbone Rehabilitation Centre in Liverpool uses Oventrop valves, including Aquastrom T Plus multi-function domestic hot water valves, which have been used in both premises to avoid the risk of Legionella bacteria growth.
Oventrop valves are used throughout for the LPHW services including thermostatic radiator valves on the ground and first floors. The Aquastrom T Plus multi-function valves were chosen for their ability to pasteurise the system and to simplify the commissioning stage. • Further information from Stephen Walton, Oventrop UK Ltd, Unit 1, Loddon Centre, Wade Road, Basingstoke RG24 8FL. Tel: 01256 330441. E-mail: sales@oventrop.co.uk | |
| TROAX DESIGNS CONVENIENT STORAGE SOLUTION FOR RESIDENTS OF SWINDON’S NEWEST APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT | |
| Troax UK Limited has developed a convenient additional storage facility for residents at the new Paramount apartment development in the centre of Swindon. The company has designed and installed a series of wire mesh enclosures providing apartment owners with secure yet easily accessible storage for larger personal belongings such as bikes, furniture, sports and other equipment, conveniently located in the buildings basement.
Troax used its Caelum and Cetus wire mesh partitioning to construct a series of storage units, which are available in a range of sizes from 2m x 3m to 3m x 15m. Each unit is padlockable, giving owners complete security for their belongings. • Further information from Troax UK Ltd, Enterprise House, Murdock Road, Dorcan, Swindon SN3 5HY. Tel: 01793 542000. Fax: 01793 618784. | |
| OFF-SITE MANUFACTURE KEEPS LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM’S REFURB ON TRACK | |
| The specification of an Armstrong off-site manufactured plant room for London’s Transport Museum cut programme times significantly for this major refurbishment project. By reducing the amount of on-site activity, the packaged plant room minimised the impact of the refurbishment on this famous Grade II listed Victorian building.
Manufacturing the plant room off-site enabled construction to take place concurrently with the project, instead of at the end of the building process. This removed it from the critical path, and final installation of the plant room could be achieved within days, instead of requiring a number of weeks. In addition, health and safety risk was significantly reduced. • Further information from Wayne Rose, Armstrong, Wenlock Way, Manchester M12 5JL. Tel: 0161 223 2223. Fax: 0161 220 9660. E-mail: salesuk@armlink.com | |
| VERSATILE HÖRMANN’S SENTINEL PROVIDES ADDED SECURITY | |
| The MZ Sentinel door is a quality, secure option which can be used for a variety of applications. Possible use include an outside door for stores and warehouses, construction containers, basements, side doors for gate openings and escape doors with anti-panic feature. They are also becoming popular with house builders, when a secure door is required between the garage and house.
The MZ is easily fitted to concrete, brickwork, gas concrete, steel and partition walls and is available in a variety of RAL colours. A wide range of optional extras is available including glazing, overhead door closers and friction stays. • Further information from Hörmann. Tel: 0800 083 7216. E-mail: industrial.lei@hormann.co.uk | |
| AFFORDABLE NOISE MONITORING, A SOUND INVESTMENT | |
| Casella CEL engineers have redefined high quality, affordable noise monitoring. The popular CEL-200 range of sound level meters now has a new member.
The new CEL-240 Sound Level Meter is completely innovative to the market, offering technology and ergonomics not seen before for this price. The CEL-240 Sound Level Meter has been launched to meet the need for a low cost yet fully compliant basic sound level meter, and features an instantaneous sound level display and a non-decaying maximum hold on a number of displays showing the A or C frequency weighting with the Slow, Fast or Impulse time response. • Further information from Tim Turney, Casella. E-mail: timturney@casellameasurement.com Website: www.casellameasurement.com | |
| BOOTING UP FOR SAFETY | |
| A uvex product called Quatro is rapidly becoming the boot of choice for workers across a multiple of disciplines.
The uvex Quatro is a stylish black lace-up ankle boot in water resistant full grain leather that is both comfortable and practical. Delve deeper and you find the hydroflex GEL shock absorbing element which absorbs horizontal and vertical impact reducing shock by 75%. The broad sole with deep, self-cleaning tread gives the boot its non slip characteristics and comfortable wide fit, combine these elements with its heat resistant, anti-static, oil and petrol-resistant qualities which make this boot a welcome friend in tough environments. • Further information from Clair Stephens, uvex Quatro. E-mail: cstephens@uvex.co.uk Website: www.uvex.co.uk | |
| HAVELLS SYLVANIA LAUNCHES ONE STOP SHOP TRADE CATALOGUE | |
| Havells Sylvania, the leading global designer and supplier of lighting systems, has launched a new trade catalogue, which for the first time displays all of its most popular products in one, easy to use publication. Designed to be used as a one stop shop by contractors stocking up on the most commonly used lighting products, the Sylvania trade lighting catalogues incorporates solutions from the company’s Concord, Luminance, Sylvania Fixtures and Linolite: Sylvania Ranges.
This comprehensive product selection ensures solutions for a wide range of internal and external lighting requirements, in both commercial and industrial settings, can be found in the pages of the catalogue. • Further information from Tamara Newman, Havell Sylvania UK Ltd, Otley Road, Shipley BD17 7SN. Tel: 0127 453 2522. Website: www.havells-sylvania.com | |
| CAR PARK RELIES ON RAPIDE PERFORMANCE | |
| A car park in the North West of England is distinguished not only by employing the Tremco Rapide high performance waterproofing and wearing course system in various colours, but also by being one of the first such facilities in the country to offer car owners the protection of the Parksafe system.
Thomas Armstrong was the main contractor for the construction of the car park together with the three levels of retail units, with Tornado being the specialist applicator installing the Rapide HB FR 4.5 system. Tremco illbruck also worked closely with Parksafe Systems whose sensors are found at the back of all the 427 parking bays. • Further information from Tremco illbruck Limited, 393 Edinburgh Avenue, Slough SL1 4UF. Tel: 01753 691696. Fax: 01753 822640. E-mail: carparks@tremco-illbruck.co.uk | |
| ELTA FANS’ TUNNEL VISION FOR FUTURE | |
| Elta Fans, the global manufacturer and supplier of fans and air movement products, has been appointed to design and supply fans for two major tunnel developments.
Contractor Balfour Beatty, working on behalf of the Highways Agency, has already taken delivery of its temporary ventilation for the Hindhead bypass. Work is also due to commence later this year on a contract to supply ventilation for three underground tunnels housing high voltage electric cables in the City of London, for the EDF Energy and National Grid tunnels. Elta Fans’ smoke ventilation ranges are specifically developed for general ventilation plus emergency smoke extract. • Further information from Elta Fans Ltd, 17 Barnes Wallis Road, Segensworth East Industrial Estate, Fareham PO15 5ST. Tel: 01489 566500. Fax: 01489 566555. E-mail: mailbox@eltafans.co.uk | |
| SCAFFNET® FR – THE ONLY FLAME RETARDANT LPCB APPROVED DEBRIS NETTING | |
| SCAFFNET® FR debris netting, from Protec, is flame retardant and the only product of its kind to be approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) to LPS 1215.
Unlike conventional debris netting, SCAFFNET® FR conforms fully to the requirements of the Joint Code of Practice and passes the stringent BS 7955 standard. Manufactured from Flame Retardant High Density Polyethylene, SCAFFNET® FR is up to four times stronger than traditional debris netting. Designed to direct debris downwards, SCAFFNET® FR offers better protection from falling objects ensuring that workers and pedestrians who may be walking near the base of the scaffolding are fully protected. • Further information from Protec. Tel: 0800 834704. E-mail: sales@protection.co.uk Website: www.protection.co.uk | |
| LIMESCALE PROTECTION SYSTEM ALLEVIATES EXPLOSIVE SITUATION IN AUSTRALIA | |
| Mining is an important industry in Western Australia. However, due to the extreme climate, mining poses many problems including hard water supply which resulted in limescale build-up.
Management at a mining camp decided to trial Hydropath patented water conditioning technology to reduce the impact of limescale. The Hydroflow HS38 and C45 systems were installed at the site to remove existing scale and prevent new scale forming. Personnel at the mine experienced numerous advantages following the installation of the Hydropath units, including better tasting drinking water, electrical elements were not covered in limescale and hot water systems did not become blocked by limescale causing irreparable damage. • Further information from Alonit Stefanini, Hydropath Holdings, Unit F, Acorn Park Industrial Estate, Redfield Road, Nottingham NG7 2TR. Tel: 0115 986 9966. Fax: 0115 986 9944. E-mail: sales@hydropath.com | |
| ANSELL LAUNCHES ‘SOLUTIONS 5’ CATALOGUE | |
| Lighting manufacturer and distributor Ansell Lighting will be launching it ‘Solutions 5’ catalogue this month. Featuring 304 pages, this new catalogue contains more than 600 new products.
The new catalogue represents two years of research, design and development. These new products predominantly focus on the areas of Display and Amenity, including many architectural lighting products. Ansell Lighting is proud to be an approved network partner of the Carbon Trust and as such, have incorporated a number of luminaries that fulfil their performance requirements for Enhanced Capital Allowance. The new catalogue will provide customers with a solution for virtually every lighting application. • Further information from Katherine Daniels, Ansell Lighting, Units 2&3 Chetham Court, Calver Road, Warrington WA2 8RF. Tel: 01925 652266. E-mail: kath@ansellproducts.co.uk | |
| AERMEC LAUNCH WSH RANGE OF REVERSE CYCLE HEAT PUMPS | |
| New from air-conditioning specialist Aermec comes the WSH range of air coolers and water-condensed heat pumps.
This comprehensive range is available in ten sizes, with cooling capacity from 166-672kW, and heating capacity from 183-784kW. Fully Eurovent certified, the range achieves a Class A energy efficiency rating. The units are suitable for a variety of applications including open and closed loop ground source water, centralised cooling and heating systems, fan coil units, air handling units, low temperature radiators and underfloor heating. Utilising refrigerant R134a and with a twin refrigerant circuit from 420kW, the units feature a reversing valve in the refrigeration system and brazed plate heat exchangers. • Further information from AiAX (AC) Ltd, Horizon House, Azalea Drive, Swanley, Kent BR8 8JR. Tel: 01322 612020. E-mail: aiax.sales@aermec.co.uk | |
| FIBREGLASS GRATING REPLACES STEEL GRATING AT BRITISH ENERGY HEYSHAM POWER STATION | |
| Over a period of years, excessive corrosion had occurred to the existing galvanised steel cooling water gully covers. The corroded steel grating was a potential safety hazard, and the covers were difficult to remove without lifting equipment.
Fibreglass Grating Ltd secured the contract to supply replacement lightweight no-maintenance DuraTread Grating to all areas. The new covers were easily installed using simple hand tools and tungsten carbide edged saws. The anti-slip gritted surface provides secure footing in all weathers. The Grating Cover Panels are non-magnetic, non-sparking, non-conductive, and completely maintenance-free. DuraTread Fibreglass Floor Grating is available in various panel sizes and thicknesses, and manufactured to ISO9001 specifications. • Further information from Fibreglass Grating Ltd, Unit 14, Telford Road, Gorse Lane Industrial Estate, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 4LP. Tel: 01255 423601. 01255 435426. E-mail: info@fibreglassgrating.co.uk | |
| WORD OF WARNING ON FLEXIBLE DAYLIGHTING SYSTEMS | |
| With lighting typically accounting for some 40% of annual utility costs, organisations are continually searching for ways in which to light their buildings more efficiently in order to reduce their energy consumption.
Tubular Daylighting Systems, which channel light through a dome fitted to a building’s roof through a tube into the workspace below, are providing an increasingly popular solution. While there are now a number of systems on the market making various claims, Solatube is committed only to providing rigid tube systems rather than the flexible duct products that incorporate material designed for air conditioning rather than lighting systems, which some organisations offer. • Further information from Chris Taffs, Solatube, Sola House, High Street, Olney, Bucks MK46 4EB. Tel: 0845 458 0101. Fax: 01234 241766. E-mail: solatube@solalighting.co.uk | |
| TRUE TOUCH LIGHTING FROM HAMILTONS | |
| Hamilton Litestat has added a touch dimmer module to its extensive Gridlt wiring accessory range. The touch grid module is compatible with all incandescent type lamps.
Being a true touch dimmer a gentle tap to the face of the dimmer module brings the lights on or turns the dimmer off. By keeping a finger on the dimmer module the lights can be raised or lowered as required. Once the finger is removed the lighting level is set. To change this setting, all the user has to do is touch and hold the face of the module until the desired brightness is achieved. • Further information from Hamilton Litestat Group, Quarry Industrial Estate, Mere, Wiltshire BA12 6LA. Tel: 01747 860088. Fax: 01747 861032. E-mail: hamiltonlitestat@e-optima.co.uk Website: www.hamilton-litestat.com | |
| AINSWORTH LAUNCHES A BETTER ALTERNATIVE TO G1S CONCRETE-FORMING PLYWOOD | |
| Ainsworth, manufacturers of the market-leading range of Pourform MDO plywood concrete-forming panels, is introducing an overlaid OSB concrete-forming panel that offers a cost-effective and FSC certified alternative to good one-side (G1S) plywood.
Pourform-OS is aimed at contractors seeking to improve the pour quality in low-reuse concrete-forming applications, which typically use less than five pours such as low-rise structures, bridges, culverts, roads and other industrial and commercial projects using loose form systems or site-built forms. The new concrete-forming panel features an enhanced MDO paper overlay on a specially engineered OSB panel. Pourform-OS releases cleanly and easily with less maintenance time required for scraping of concrete build-up. • Further information from Ainsworth. Tel: 01785 253540. Website: www.pourform.com | |
| CHALLENGE ALIMAK – FOR EXTERNAL INDUSTRIAL LIFTS | |
| Lifts for demanding environments are our business.
At Alimak Hek we pride ourselves on being able to offer some of the most innovative and unique vertical access solutions imaginable and install them in the most difficult environments. Our rack and pinion lifts operate in the exterior environment, negating the need for an enclosed shaft, machine room or wire system. This avoids dust collecting in and around the shaft and restricting the performance of the lift. If you have an access problem, challenge Alimak to provide the solution and our outstanding technical support and maintenance will sustain your lift for the rest of its working life. • Further information from Alimak Hek, Northampton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BW. Tel: 01933 354700. Fax: 01933 410600. E-mail: christine.gilbert@alimakhek.com | |
| MINI SWITCH MONITOR IS IDEAL FOR LIMITED SPACES | |
| The new Mini Switch Monitor from Apollo Fire Detectors is a miniature interface with an entirely new housing ideal for installation in equipment with limited spaces. It can also be mounted within enclosures such as manual call points.
The unit is designed to monitor the state of one or more single-pole, volt-free contacts and reports the contact status to Apollo-compatible control panels. The Mini Switch Monitor can be used as either an interrupt or non-interrupt device, as well as ‘normal’, ‘fault’ and ‘alarm’ states, the unit also provides a ‘pre-alarm’ state, allowing the investigation of a potential alarm so as to prevent false alarms from occurring. • Further information from Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd, 36 Brookside Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 1JR. Tel: 0239 249 2412. Fax: 0239 249 2754. E-mail: sales@apollo-fire.co.uk Website: www.apollo-fire.co.uk | |
| COMPACT WATER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY SAVES TIME AND TROUBLE | |
| Honeywell has launched a time-saving water supply assembly for multi-occupancy buildings. The MTA06 has a lower cost than all competing similar assemblies and helps consultants by simplifying specifications while making installation easier and faster.
In one compact device the Honeywell MTA06 provides the four functions needed for the point of water entry into an apartment: shut-off, strainer, pressure reduction and backflow protection by means of a double check valve. It features easy maintenance, due to its cartridge design. A fine sieve filter protects the water installation, and it is easily cleaned. The Honeywell MTA06 assembly features dezincification-resistant brass housing. Replacement valve and filter inserts are available. • Further information from Honeywell Water Products, Honeywell Control Systems Ltd, Honeywell House, Bracknell RG12 1EB. Tel: 0800 7833 824. Fax: 01344 656124. E-mail: literature@honeywell.com Website: www.honeywelluk.com | |
| STOKVIS PILES ON THE PRESSURE | |
| Stokvis Energy Systems has introduced seven Econopress pressurisation units to suit a wide range of applications for heating and chilled water systems.
Econopress PU231/PU251 and PU232/PU252 pressurisation units are fully automatic and self-contained, designed to maintain the required system pressure in both heating and chilled water systems. Benefits of their sealed system construction include the elimination of corrosion, no expansion tank is needed in the roof space and a positive pressure is maintained on the system even at cold fill pressure. The PU231/251 models are twin-pump, single-system, chassis-mounted pressurisation units, and the PU232/252 models are twin-pump, dual-system, chassis-mounted pressurisation units, with 3 and 5 bar respectively. • Further information from Stokvis Energy Systems, 96R Walton Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0DL. Tel: 08707 707747. Fax: 08707 707767. E-mail: info@stokvisboilers.com Website: www.stokvisboilerw.com | |
| NEW COLOUR TOUCHSCREEN FROM ARMOUR MAKES SYSTEMLINE CONTROL EVEN EASIER | |
| Armour Home has introduced a stylish colour touchscreen for simple, effective control of its Systemline Modular built-in home entertainment system.
A high resolution, high contrast wall mounted VGA touch screen allow users to control audio, video and lighting in the home via RS232, which provides real two-way feedback. The new Systemline Modular colour touch screen features an integrated IR receiver, clock and alarm functions and hard buttons for primary functions such as volume, equipment menu and ‘fast select’ to activate your favourite music source, making it highly practical and convenient for homeowners. Systemline Modular is available exclusively from Armour Home. • Further information from Armour, Tel: 01279 501111. Fax: 01279 501080. E-mail: info@armourhe.co.uk | |
| KINGFELL IMPLEMENTS EVACUATION PROCEDURES FOR LONDON STATIONS | |
| Kingfell Fire Engineering has created evacuation procedures that are enhancing passenger and staff safety at two of London’s leading mainline stations. The specialist fire safety engineering company devised and implemented procedures at Liverpool Street Station and Victoria Station.
The phased procedures devised by Kingfell for both stations incorporate first and second stage alerts via a voice alarm/public address system with the objective of achieving a swift yet orderly evacuation of the stations in an emergency. These staged alerts are linked to relay units that will operate vent plant and dampers, and the opening of ticket barriers. • Further information from Paul Bryant, Kingfell Plc, 12th Floor, Capital Tower, 91 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8RT. Tel: 0845 6061 999. Fax: 0845 2581 999 E-mail: enquiries@kingfell.com Website: www.kingfell.com | |
| ORBIK SHOWS OFF ITS LED EMERGENCY LUMINAIRES | |
| Orbik Electronics one of Europe’s largest independent manufacturers of emergency lighting equipment, which has been at the forefront of the development of LED emergency lighting equipment, will be showing its latest LED technology at this year’s Light & Building Exhibition in Frankfurt from the 6-11 April 2008.
Orbik’s stand will feature three of its latest LED products including the new Geneva, Petina and the futuristic Elled. Along with the advantages of a powerful bright white light source, each of these new products offers users the additional advantages of very long lamp life, low-energy usage and cost efficiencies. • Further information from Colin Goldspink, Sales Director, Orbik Electronics Ltd, Orbik House, Northgate Way, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8TX. Tel: 01922 743515. Fax: 01922 743173. E-mail: sales@orbik.co.uk | |
| ACCESS CONTROL SOFTWARE PROVIDES BIG-COMPANY SOLUTIONS FOR SMEs | |
| FUSION is the world’s first security access control system to manage and monitor the delivery of both power and data to intelligent smart card readers and door locks over a company’s IP cable network infrastructure.
The latest version of the system - FUSION SE - provides Windows Vista compatibility, look and feel with 3D imagery. It handles access control, photo ID, Photo Capture and Badge Design, all managed from a single client PC. FUSION SE is the first of a new generation of software applications designed to enhance security, reduce energy consumption and facilitate ease of customer support and maintenance. • Further information from Borer Data Systems Ltd, Crown House, Toutley Road, Wokingham RG41 1QN. Tel: 0845 155 9623. Fax: 0118 977 3526. E-mail: info@borer.co.uk | |
| CHARCON TAKES FLIGHT AT HEATHROW’S T5 | |
| Aggregate Industries business Charcon Hard Landscaping and Charcon Specialist have completed three prestigious projects at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal Five which will cater for around 30 million passengers and provide much needed terminal and airfield capacity once open.
Working with contractor Balfour Beatty Rail Projects on two of the projects, Charcon Specialist provided coping solutions for the train stations and a specialist roofing unit for the terminal. For Vetter UK Ltd, part of Laing O’Rourke, Charcon Hard Landscaping supplied paving and unique seating solutions in the ground plaza walkway. The project creates an impressive public area that predominately features Charcon’s Chinease granite stone. • Further information from Hayley Evans, Charcon , Aggregate Industries UK Ltd, Hulland Ward, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 3ET. Tel: 01335 372222. E-mail: hayley.evans@aggregate.com | |
| UNDERGROUND MOLING SERVICE – FIRST IN SCOTLAND | |
| Underground Moling Services Ltd, part of Turriff Group, became the first company in Scotland to take delivery of a TT-UK/RSP Suction Excavator, high speed single fanned machine. The first of two ordered, the second being a twinned fan version due in May.
Suction Excavators will excavate a hole in the ground, preventing damage to anything buried in the ground like utilities, by utilising either high-pressure air or water, to penetrate expand and break up soil. The ground is loosened, removed by suction and stored in a holding tank. This material can be used as backfill, or be transported away from site for disposal. • Further information from TT-UK Ltd, Windsor Road, Bedford MK42 9SU. Tel: 01234 342566. Fax: 01234 352184. E-mail: info@tt-uk.com | |
| SCALE PROTECTION FOR STEAM BOILER | |
| Jordan Valley Food Company is a food processing factory based in Amman, Jordan. The factory was experiencing severe scale build up and corrosion problems on the inside of the steam boiler, due to the factory being based in a hard water area.
Hydropath’s Hydroflow S45 was installed on the water inlet pipe entering the steam boiler, without the need for incision or downtime. Following the installation of the Hydroflow S45, the depth of the existing scale was dramatically reduced. The Hydroflow ‘S’ range is adaptable to cover a range of all steam boilers, and a variety of pipe sizes from 45mm to 130mm. • Further information from Alonit Stefanini, Hydropath Holdings, Unit F Acorn Park Industrial Estate, Redfield Road, Nottingham NG7 2TR. Tel: 0115 986 9966. Fax: 0115 985 6955. E-mail: sales@hydropath.com | |
| HAMWORTHY AND RURAL ENERGY CARVE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP | |
| Hamworthy Heating’s commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions for its commercial customers has led to the introduction of biomass solutions, which, when used on their own or as part of an integrated commercial system, provide heating and hot water without leaving a large carbon footprint.
In order to ensure that Hamworthy’s biomass boiler offering provides a comprehensive and practical solution to using biomass boilers, they have joined forces with Rural Energy Ltd, a leading UK specialist in biomass technology with more than seven years’ experience of design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. The Hamworthy package comes complete with full product and design support throughout the project. • Further information from Hamworthy Sales, Hamworthy Heating, Fleets Corner, Poole, Dorset BH17 0HH. Tel: 0845 450 2865 E-mail: sales@hamworthy-heating.com | |
| HAMILTONS INTRODUCES BALLAST CONTROLLER GRID MODULE | |
| Hamilton Litestat has recently added to its extensive Gridlt wiring accessory range a 1-10v Grid Module for use with Analogue regulated Fluorescent ballasts. This manually operated high frequency ballast controller has been developed to offer specifiers enhanced versatility, as well as providing an effective and economical way to dim fluorescent lamps.
The Ballast Control module is ideal for commercial applications enabling contractors to build up the required plate configurations on site. Each unit is installed with a suitably rated 2 way grid switch in order to effectively switch and control up to a maximum of 20 amps. These modules comply with the requirements of BS4662:2006. • Further information from Debbie Harper, Hamilton Litestat, c/o Optima UK Ltd, Watermill House, Chevening Road, Chipstead, Sevenoaks TN13 2RY. Tel: 01747 860088 E-mail: Debbie@e-optima.co.uk | |
| EMIRATES STADIUM GETS HI-TECH PITCH WITH HELP FROM ABB | |
| ABB supplied a variable speed drive that helps Arsenal Football Club play in all weathers, while ensuring harmonics do not affect TV cameras covering the game.
An ABB industrial drive, supplied by ABB Drives Alliance partner Central Electrical, feeds an ABB motor used to power a fan that provides air to an under-pitch aeration system that promotes healthy turf and helps drain the soil. Below the turf, the root system is made up of sand and various grades of gravel to form a permeable bed. The air pipe-work is situated in this gravel bed, above a wet heating system. • Further information from Steve Ruddell, ABB Limited, Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4BT. Tel: 01925 741111. Fax: 01925 741212 E-mail: energy@gb.abb.com | |
| CHARCON IS JUST THE TICKET | |
| Charcon Off-Site Solutions has completed its involvement in the £800 million restoration and modernisation programme at St Pancras International station, having supplied a range of pre-cast specialist rail products to construct new and existing platforms.
Utilising its expertise in off-site solutions and pre-cast concrete, Charcon manufactured the sub copers and copings in a series of ready to install pieces – this resulted in a quicker laying technique and gives a more uniform appearance along the length of the platform. The products feature a tactile surface to aid visually impaired passengers as well as an acid etched surface on exposed and front faces to improve slip resistance. • Further information from Hayley Evans, Charcon. Tel: 01335 372222 E-mail: hayley.evans@aggregate.com | |
| ROCK ASPHALTE GETS INTO THE CARNIVAL SPIRIT | |
| One of the UK’s largest cruise firms is using Rock Asphalte’s highly popular Flexiphalte system to keep its new Southampton HQ shipshape.
The Carnival Group is going to be based in 150,000 sq ft of flexible office space at the city’s West Quay III development. Rock Asphalte’s fully bonded Flexiphalte Triple Protection inverted roofing system was chosen for the Carnival project. Thanks to its advanced waterproofing capabilities and super fast application, the product is one of the most successful products ever launched by the company. Guaranteed for the design life of the substrate it is laid upon, Flexiphalte Triple Protection is the ultimate roof waterproofing solution. • Further information from Rock Asphalte, Latymer House, 2 Ravenscourt Road, Hammersmith W6 0UX. Tel: 0208 748 7881. Fax: 0208 748 7225 E-mail: enquiries@rockasphalte.com | |
| OVENTROP VALVES WILL CONTROL THE MAIN HEATING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT THE STADIUM, HIGHBURY SQUARE | |
| Now that Arsenal FC has settled into its new Emirates Stadium, development is advancing apace at their old Highbury Stadium to create over 700 apartments, ranging from studios to penthouses. All the apartments will be served with heating generated in a central plant room and distributed underground as a district heating scheme.
Oventrop valves were selected for all the plant room and distribution pipework based on their previous experience of quality and competitive cost. All the plant pipework are of Oventrop supply as are those used for the heating and cold water distribution to the four blocks via underground pipework ducts. • Further information from Stephen Walton, Oventrop UK Ltd, Unit 1, The Loddon Centre, Wade Road, Basingstoke RG24 8FL. Tel: 01256 330441 E-mail: sales@oventrop.co.uk | |
| CLEARING THE AIR | |
| Colt International is hosting a series of free technical seminars examining current and future trends in smoke control in April.
• 2 April, RIBA Building, London • 8 April, The Lowry, Manchester • 9 April, Austin Court, Birmingham Experts from Colt, Hoare Lea Fire and Tenos Fire Safety Engineering will discuss many aspects of this subject, covering the wide range of its different applications; from tall buildings to residential projects, and car parks. Recent and proposed changes in legislation and standards will also be discussed. Example projects to be viewed include Pan Peninsula under construction in London Docklands, and Paradise Street car park in Liverpool. • Further information from Simon O’Hea, Colt International Ltd, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2LY. Tel: 02392 451111 E-mail: simon.ohea@uk.coltgroup.com | |
| LUXURY CHELSEA APARTMENTS BENEFIT FROM WAGNER FIRE PROTECTION | |
| A new development of luxury apartments is benefiting from an advanced fire detection solution from WAGNER UK.
Five TITANUS® MICRO.SENS® addressable air sampling smoke detection units were installed by Titan Fire & Security in a number of the apartments. The unique addressability of the system allows each apartment to be individually monitored and identified as the source of a fire alarm in the event of an incident. Each MICRO.SENS® unit can monitor up to five different rooms or areas. Very early smoke detection, adjustable sensitivity and very reliable false alarm protection make MICRO.SENS® an ideal solution for the majority of fire detection applications. • Further information from Amanda Satchell, Wagner UK Limited, Unit F, South Cambridge Business Park, Babraham Road, Sawston, Cambridgeshire CB22 3JH. Tel: 0870 333 6116. Fax: 0870 333 4544 E-mail: sales@wagner-uk.com | |
| NEW FLUKE THERMAL IMAGERS FOR BUILDING DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATIONS FOR LESS THAN £3K | |
| Fluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced the Fluke TiR1 and TiR Thermal Imagers, designed as affordable and complete solutions for building diagnostic and roofing professionals, and restoration and remediation specialists. Both models incorporate IR Fusion®, a patent-pending technology that integrates infrared and visual (visible light) images in full screen or picture-in-picture views for enhanced problem detection and analysis. Built to withstand harsh work environments, and starting at under £3k, the new thermal imagers are easy-to-use for applications including detection of wet areas in roofing surveys, for energy audits, and other moisture and mould issues in walls, ceilings and floors.
• Further information from Ken West, UK Regional Marketing Manager – Industrial Tools, Fluke (UK) Ltd, 52 Hurricane Way, Norwich NR6 6JB. Tel: 0207 942 0700. Fax: 0207 942 0701 E-mail: industrial@uk.fluke.nl | |
| NEW HOCHIKI SYSTEM CUTS THE COST OF SMOKE DETECTION | |
| Hochiki Europe has unveiled a new high-sensitivity smoke detection system that it predicts will make the technology available to a much wider range of businesses and applications. Called FIRElink, the new system incorporates advanced semiconductor laser and electronics technology into a package that is claimed to show substantial savings in whole-life cost when compared with other systems on the market.
Hochiki is citing a wide variety of applications for FIRElink. Two versions have so far been introduced – the single-pipe FIRElink-25, and the two-pipe FIRElink-100. An explosion-proof version is also available, which provides reliable high sensitivity smoke detection for hazardous areas. • Further information from Yasmin Butt, Hochiki Europe, Grosvenor Road, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0SA. Tel: 01634 260133 E-mail: sales@hochikieurope.com | |
| NEW DR-y GLAZE SHOWER FROM D R SERVICES | |
| DR-y Glaze from D R Services has now been given an extra style dimension through the introduction of a specially developed drop threshold.
This means that the frameless, seamless appearance offered by the Dry Fix System, where the glass panels fit directly into the walls and floor, is enhanced by avoiding the need for unsightly entrance steps or profiles which detract from the finished aesthetics and which can impede access. The development also means users of the bathroom and those responsible for property maintenance are relieved of the age-old problem of leaks around the corners of shower doors. • Further information from D R Services (London) Ltd, 4 Marshgate Business Centre, Parkway, Harlow Business Park, Harlow CM19 5QP. Tel: 01279 445277. Fax: 01279 425430 E-mail: info@drservices.co.uk | |
| LOOKING FOR ZERO? | |
| With the aptly named CPD presentation ‘All you need to know about Domestic Ventilation Systems’, Vortice Limited wants to help you to gain a better understanding of the importance of well designed ventilation systems.
Vortice has sought RIBA accreditation due to its demand for high standards. The presentation explains in detail the four prescribed systems as set out in the Building Regulations (Part F – Ventilation) as well as giving details of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Not only will you gain extra recognition, the presentation will talk about the importance of well designed ventilation systems and give you basic knowledge of different fan types. • Further information from Customer Services, Vortice Ltd, Beeches House, Eastern Ave, Burton On Trent DE13 0BB. Tel: 01283 492949. Fax: 01283 644121 E-mail: getit@vortice.ltd.uk | |
| HEPWORTH’S NEW WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS ACHIEVE CE FIRST | |
| With lower running costs, reliability and ease of service, Hepworth Building Products’ Clereflo ASP range of small scale domestic sewage treatment systems is the ideal choice for both residential and commercial projects.
Used for populations of between six and 20 people where mains drainage is not available, the range features Activated Sludge Plant (ASP) technology and is designed and tested in accordance with BS EN 12566-3:2005 and the British Water Code of Practice for Flows and Loads. The tanks use a blower drive, rather than a pump, which is located at the surface, therefore ensuring lower running costs, and is an easy product to install. • Further information from Hepworth Building Products, Hazelhead, Crow Edge, Sheffield S36 4HG E-mail: info@hepworthbp.co.uk | |
| NEW FIRE STRATEGY DOCUMENT PUBLISHED BY BSI | |
| The new Publicly Available Specification PAS911: 2007 Fire Strategies – Guidance and framework for their formulation, has been published by BSI. Written by Paul Bryant, CEO of Kingfell Plc, it is intended as an “analysis toolkit” document to resolve what some see as the lack of consistency in preparing fire strategies and the inability to compare one suggested strategy with another.
It is a step-by-step process from the determination of the design basis through to the finalisation of the fire strategy. The PAS has enjoyed fast-track progress through drafting and committee stages, and has taken just 6 months to produce. • Further information from Paul Bryant, Kingfell PLC, 12th Floor, Capital Tower, 91 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8RT. Tel: 0845 6061 999. Fax: 0845 2581 999 | |
| SPECIFIERS WILL GET HIGH ON ARVAL’S FIDÉLITÉ | |
| A new lightweight insulated roof and wall system that comes with exceptional guarantees for specifiers’ and building owners’ total peace of mind has been launched by Arval from Arcelor Construction UK.
The new recruit to the Arval portfolio is the Fidélité twin-skin roof and wall system, which provides a single source of supply for a non-fragile roof or wall assembly with a range of guaranteed U-values for compliance with current Building Regulations. Fidélité comprises a non-fragile walkable profiled liner sheet with fibre insulation, spacer system, profiled out sheet and accessories such as rooflights, flashings, fixings, sealants and rainwater goods. The system is extremely flexible and low-maintenance. • Further information from Arval Construction E-mail: info@arval-construction.co.uk | |
| COMMERCIAL NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT | |
| Marshalls have announced the introduction of an enhancement to their well known Tegula Kerb Sett.
The Tegula kerb angles and radial units are a welcome addition to this firm favourite. Often small units require cutting on site to create detail which can be an intricate and complex process. Developed to reduce on-site cutting, the new Tegula kerb angles and radial units are available in Traditional and Pennant Grey. Marshalls’ kerb portfolio is being continually evolved to offer customers industry leading solutions to satisfy real on-site issues and needs. The Tegula kerb angles and radial units provide design flexibility for the most exacting schemes. • Further information from Marshalls PLC, Landscape House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland HX5 9HT. Tel: 01422 31200 Website: www.marshalls.co.uk | |
| FAST-TRACK DRAINAGE | |
| A number of high performance external drainage systems from ACO Technologies have been installed at the new international station at Ebbsfleet for High Speed 1.The extensive network of kerb and channel drains at the station combine to effectively remove all standing water from the rail platforms, the passenger car parks and around the main terminal building.
Drainage to the car parks and to the perimeter of the main terminal is provided by a combination of ACO S Range® channel, ACO RoadDrain® channel and the ACO KerbDrain® combined kerb/channel system. ACO KerbDrains has been used extensively on the perimeter and around the islands within the car parks. • Further information from Charlotte Irons, ACO Technologies, Hitchin Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5TE. Tel: 01462 816666 E-mail: cirons@aco.co.uk | |
| TAKING THE STEADY ROAD | |
| To ease the pressure of traffic around Darlington, a new link road has been created with the help of Secugrid products from Naue Geosynthetics.
The original design thickness of the capping material was very thin, so a solution was sought to strengthen the construction using a geosynthetic. Two products from Secugrid range were supplied by Naue for the project to meet these needs. Made from interlaced polyester or polypropylene bars, these flat geogrids offer tensile strengths ranging from 30kN/m to 400kN/m making them suitable for demanding projects, and allowing contractors to save natural mineral resources by reducing base course thickness for pavements and steep slope construction. • Further information from Naue Geosynthetics, Genesis Centre, Birchwood, Warrington WA3 7BH. Tel: 01925 810280. Fax: 01925 810284 E-mail: enquiries@naue.co.uk | |
| BARFORD SET NEW PRODUCTION RECORDS FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW | |
| Barford Construction Products, Britains fastest growing manufacturer of site dumpers, has set another production record in 2007, increasing output by a massive 28% - year on year.
The company set another production first by selling approximately 2,400 units and producing 2,600, a remarkable achievement following an equally successful 2006 where sales had increased 26% on the previous year to 1,884 units. Barford’s increased production has been the result of a second production line installed half way through the year at its 56 acre production plant in Lincolnshire. Demand for its mid-range machines, such as the five and six tonne models, has also been vigorous. • Further information from Invicta Works, Houghton Road, Grantham. Tel: 01476 515510 E-mail: n.wordsworth@sitedumpers.com | |
| MCP CALL POINT RANGE EXTENSION INCREASE COMPATIBILITY | |
| KAC’s market-leading family of modular conventional manual call points, the MCP range, has been further extended with the addition of six additional standard variants that provide intrinsic compatibility with all popular variants of control panel on the market. All versions use the patented “plug and play” concept.
The resistor and clean contact version, MCP1, is available with either 470 or 680 Ohm resistors on one pair and a normally open set of contacts on the other – versions compatible with Apollo and Hochiki Savwire systems are also available. The MCP features soft curved styling, is fully backwards compatible with previous generations, and reduces installation time. • Further information from Mark Thomson, KAC, Tel: 01527 406655 E-mail: sales@kac.co.uk | |
| BARRIAL – THE BALUSTRADE SYSTEM THAT IS TAKING THE UK BY STORM | |
| Since its launch in October 2007, Barrial, one of Europe’s most successful ranges of safety rails and balustrades, is proving to be the first choice for UK architects and specifiers looking for the ultimate in roof safety.
Manufactured as a modular system in lightweight recyclable aluminium and available in both free standing and fixed options, there is a Barrial product that will meet every type of design situation. Available in angled, curved or folding options, is suitable for any type of flat roof and where appropriate, on pitched roofs. The Barrial range meets the toughest of international safety standards, is competitively priced and easy to install. • Further information from ICB, Unit 1, Dominion Centre, Elliott Road, Bournemouth BH11 8JR. Tel: 01202 579208. E-mail: info@icb.uk.com | |
| PREMIUM LAUNCH OF 100% NATURAL WALL AND CEILING SYSTEMS | |
| Heradesign, a leading manufacturer of high-quality decorative wood-wool ceiling and wall systems, has expanded to cater for the premium, luxury market. A new acoustically-superior Executive product line includes three-ply decorative boards featuring a wood-wool core coated on both sides.
The new Executive range comprises ‘Heradesign Style’ and Heradesign Deluxe’, offering a choice between real wood veneer and high-quality lamination, and a wide range of wood types, colours and surfaces. Its super-fine micro-perforation is barely visible and gives the product excellent acoustic properties. ‘Heradesign Deluxe’ is particularly ecologically sound, with a wood-wool core and real wood veneer – a 100% natural product, and meets the highest design standards. • Further information from Skanda (UK) Ltd. Tel: 01978 664255. Fax: 01978 661427. E-mail: info@skanda-uk.com | |
| DEUTZ LAUNCH NEW GENSETS RANGE | |
| Leading diesel and gas engine manufacturer DEUTZ has introduced a new range of Air-cooled Diesel Gensets (ADG).
The powerful yet compact generating sets are available in three, four and six cylinder versions and are ideal for the provision of a back-up emergency power supply, or for use in applications where no permanent power-supply is available. With their innovative, compact, modular design they take up less space and are much lighter than other similar gensets which together with minimum maintenance and low operating costs, make them exceptional value for money. Features include an advanced injection and combustion system, with full electronic control, plus an optional electronic governor. • Further information from Zena Brewer, DEUTZ AG – UK Branch, Deutz House, Willow Park, Burdock Close, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 7FQ. Tel: 01543 438901. Fax: 01543 438931. E-mail: brewer.z@deutz.com | |
| ROCK ASPHALTE AND ARSENAL – A WATERTIGHT DEFENCE | |
| Waterproofing technology specialist Rock Asphalte has delivered three world beating protective systems to Arsenal FC’s The Stadium housing project.
For the main roofing areas, Rock is supplying its fully bonded Flexiphalte Triple Protection inverted roofing system. The podium deck will rely on Flexiphalte Structural Waterproofing, comprising Flexiphalte Pompav polymer modified paving grade asphalt and Pommer polymer modified roofing grade asphalt. Below, a Baryprene membrane is fully bonded to float finish concrete. The exclusive penthouses feature a light grey single ply membrane that is fully adhered to tapered insulation board. This is then bonded to a bitumen felt vapour barrier, in turn bonded to float finish concrete. • Further information from Rock Asphalte, Latymer House, 2 Ravenscourt Road, Hammersmith W6 0UX. Tel: 0208 748 7881. Fax: 0208 748 7225. E-mail: enquiries@rockasphalte.com | |
| CHARCON HELPS LiZLaKE CAPITALISE ON THE SQUARE | |
| Charcon Hard Landscaping, an Aggregate Industries business, has supplied a wide range of materials to landscape architect, LiZLaKE for Capital Square, a mixed-use development in Chelmsford, Essex. The scheme of 108 luxury apartments, retail units and day nursery is built around two landscaped courtyards and has been designed to create a calm communal space for residents as well as the wider community.
Reflecting the high quality courtyard, over one hundred linear meters of Charcon’s Courtyard Classic Wide Top Kerb was used with 100m2 of Andover Silver Grey and 90m2 of Andover Cream. Since completion, the area has won a number of housing and landscaping awards. • Further information from Hayley Evans, Charcon. E-mail: hayley.evans@aggregate.com | |
| CHARCON TAKES FLIGHT AT HEATHROW’S T5 | |
| Aggregate Industries business Charcon Hard Landscaping and Charcon Specialist have completed three prestigious projects at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal Five which will cater for around 30 million passengers and provide much needed terminal and airfield capacity once open.
Working with contractor Balfour Beatty Rail Projects on two of the projects, Charcon Specialist provided coping solutions for the train stations and a specialist roofing unit for the terminal. For Vetter UK Ltd, part of Laing O’Rourke, Charcon Hard Landscaping supplied paving and unique seating solutions in the ground plaza walkway. The project creates an impressive public area that predominately features Charcon’s Chinease granite stone. • Further information from Hayley Evans, Charcon , Aggregate Industries UK Ltd, Hulland Ward, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 3ET. Tel: 01335 372222 E-mail: hayley.evans@aggregate.com | |
| MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS SAVE 50% ON FAN POWER WITH ABB DRIVE SOLUTION | |
| Fifty McDonald’s restaurants across the country are now saving 50% on power bills for kitchen extractor fans with the help of ABB Inverter drives.
Variable speed control was implemented on fan units with large 5.5 kW motors. These now draw about 2kW for most of the time, but have the capacity to boost extract volumes significantly at busy times. Variable speed control also cured a problem which was affecting the operation of cooking equipment in the kitchen. In order to contain cooking smells within the kitchen area, McDonalds’ aim to supply 85% of the air it extracts through air conditioning plant. • Further information from Layla Hewitt, ABB Limited, Daresbury Park, Warrington WA4 4BT. Tel: 01925 741111. E-mail: energy@gb.abb.com Website: www.abb.co.uk | |
| HAVELLS SYLVANIA’S COMMERCIAL ACUMEN | |
| The new Sylvania Trade Lighting catalogue from leading global designer and supplier of lighting systems, Havells Sylvania, features a full selection of its most popular commercial lighting fittings.
Incorporating Concord, Lumiance and Sylvania branded products, the featured selection provides a comprehensive range of fittings that lighting solutions for virtually any commercial interior can be found. Key amongst these is Equilibro ideally suited to the demands of the modern workplace. A veritable one stop shop for contractors installing the company’s most commonly used lighting products, and also features industrial, indoor decorative, outdoor decorative and emergency lighting solutions, plus a range of its most popular lamps. • Further information from Tamara Newman, Havells Sylvania, Otley Road, Shipley BD17 7SN. Tel: 07831 753 854. E-mail: : tamara.newman@havells-sylvania.com | |
| STEAM TO WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS FROM STOKVIS | |
| The extended range of Econoplate steam-to-water packaged plate heat exchangers from Stokvis Energy Systems is available with heat outputs from 50kW to 850kW providing hot, or low temperature hot water, when fed with steam.
The Econoplate E2-Series suits a variety of applications from domestic hot water generation for hospitals, hotels, flats and offices to swimming pool heating or more complex process heating. Control is via a proportional integral derivative (PID) controller that modulates a fast-acting, 2-port motorised steam control valve and actuator fitted to the primary circuit. The control panel incorporates function indicator lamps, fuses and high/low temperature alarm indicators. • Further information from I Thompson, Stokvis Energy Systems, 96R Walton Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0DL. Tel: 08707 707747. E-mail: info@stokvisboilers.com Website: www.stokvisboilers.com | |
| NEW BROCHURE THE NATURAL CHOICE FOR DECORATIVE STONE | |
| Leading decorative aggregate supplier Long Rake Spar has recently published its new ‘Natural Selection’ brochure, with details and high-quality images of its comprehensive range of natural decorative aggregates, many of which are exclusive to Long Rake Spar.
With natural stone now an integral part of landscape design, the brochure acts as an important point of reference for architects, interior designers and those looking to improve their own gardens. The Natural Selection brochure holds information on a vast selection of products, from rockery stone, slates, pebbles and cobbles through to feature stones, monoliths and the company’s premier selection of products, which includes polished pebbles and recycled glass. • Further information from Sarah Hill, Marketing Manager, Long Rake Spar, Youlgrave Nr Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1LW. Tel: 01629 630133. E-mail: sarah@longrakespar.co.uk Website: www.longrakespar.co.uk | |
| MEMCO GROWS WITH EUROPEAN PRODUCTION FACILITY | |
| World market leader in lift safety edges, UK-based Memco Ltd has expanded and improved their production capabilities with the opening of a new, purpose-built factory in the Czech Republic. The site, in the City of Ceske Budejovice, was officially opened for business on 19 March 2008.
Ever-increasing demand for Memco products (up 20% in 2007) has led to the development of a new 4,000 square metre plant which has now brought all aspects of production under one roof. 160 staff are already working on site, and estimated production capacity is 3,000 sets of detectors per week, expected to rise to 3,500 shortly. • Further information from Jennifer Fenton, Memco Limited, Clyde House, Reform Road, Maidenhead SL6 8BY. Tel: 01628 540161. Fax: 01628 621947. E-mail: sales@memco.com Website: www.memco.co.uk | |
| INDUSTRY TOP COP TURNS UP THE HEAT FOR AIR CONDITIONING | |
| Environmental control manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric, has launched a new wall-mounted, inverter driven heat pump air conditioning system with an industry high COP of 5.25 in heating and 5.15 in cooling modes.
The M Series, MSZ-FD models demonstrate that smaller air conditioning heating has come of age and extends the possibility of energy efficient heating and cooling to a wider range of properties and applications. Suitable for a huge variety of smaller applications, Mitsubishi Electric’s M Series range offers exceptional performance and efficiency with complete versatility. The new MSZ-FD models come with an infra-red controller as standard and a maximum pipe length of 20 metres. • Further information from Peter Cole. Mitsubishi Electric, Travellers Lane, Hatfield AL10 8XB. Tel: 01707 282880. Fax: 01707 278674. E-mail: aircon@meuk.mee.com | |
| HOW BRICK-TIE HELPS SHOPPERS KEEP SAFE & DRY IN HALIFAX | |
| The erection of a high-tech glazed roof over Halifax’s West Gate shopping street posed a problem as the shops differed in terms of age and style, and a way had to be found of joining the steelwork with a suitable connection solution.
Via structural engineers The Thomason Partnership, Brick-Tie solved it by using the Cintec grouted anchor system – placing templates in exactly the right positions to accommodate the 16mm diameter steel anchors, enabling the complex roof structure to be easily fitted. Phil Hawdon, of architects Hawdon Russell said: “Brick-Tie were brought in to solve a complex problem. They solved it, then rode off into the sunset. Brilliant!” • Further information from Brick-Tie Limited, Unit 10, Lancaster Close, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds LS25 6NS. Tel: 0800 591 541. E-mail: info@bricktie.co.uk Website: www.bricktie.co.uk | |
| GALVANISING AND POWDER COATING UNDER ONE ROOF | |
| In a world where the responsible use of resources is becoming critical, the recycleability of galvanised steel is key in making it a product of choice for architects and contractors.
At Medway Galvanising a programme of process improvements and investment has kept us at the vanguard of these advances in the UK. With an expected 60 year plus lifespan when implemented to BS EN ISO 1461 standards, galvanising is an ideal solution for a vast range of projects, providing robust protection for everything from structural and reinforcing steelwork and fasteners to bridge sections and fencing. When applied to a galvanised substrate, powder coating gives a long-lasting low-maintenance finish. • Further information from Phil Roberts, Medway Galvanising Company Ltd, Castle Road, Eurolink Industrial Centre, Sittingbourne ME10 3RN. Tel: 01795 479489. Fax: 01795 477598. E-mail: info@medgalv.co.uk | |
| HEAVY USE GLAZED DOOR SYSTEMS FROM FENDOR | |
| Fendor’s latest steel profile CA Entrance Door system is designed for heavy use situations where aluminium doors may fail.
The steel doors are better able to withstand the rigours of day-to-day intensive use experienced in housing blocks, schools, retail outlets and banks. The CA Entrance Door glazed door system provides a light, bright, secure entrance to lobby areas and hallways. The doors can be used with other systems from Fendor’s range of steel and aluminium fire, security and specialist glazing solutions that include curtain walling, window, doors and screens. Fendor’s glazing designs provide technical support from initial design stages through to on-site installation service. • Further information from Jason, Fendor Ltd, Heworth House, William Street, Gateshead NE10 0JP. Tel: 0191 438 3222. Fax: 0191 438 1686. E-mail: sales@fendor.co.uk | |
| HIDEAWAY EASES DISABLED ACCESS | |
| Architects and builders facing the challenges of meeting the latest requirements on disabled access in new properties, whilst dealing with the commercial constraints of small sites and tight budgets, many find the answer in a new range of Hideaway Pocket Door Kits from Hillaldam Coburn.
The recessed sliding door system benefits space saving and straightforward installation. Hideaway is supplied as a kit of prefabricated components for fitting into an internal wall cavity. The kit includes the header assembly, a pair of three-wheel hangers, steel-wrapped studs, stud foot brackets, nylon guides, screws and a rubber stop. Assembly and installation is simple and the Hideaway is quiet in use. • Further information from Rod Flanagan, Hillaldam Coburn Ltd, Unit 6, Wyvern Estate, Beverley Way, New Malden KT3 4PH. Tel: 0208 336 1515. Fax: 0208 336 1414. E-mail: sales@hillaldam.co.uk | |
| FREE COOLING – AS GOOD AS IT SOUNDS | |
| With a reputation for developing innovative and energy efficient air conditioning solutions, Aermec offers the NSB range of ‘free cooling’ air cooled water chillers.
Free cooling is a proven technology in helping both new build and refurbishment projects meet prevailing energy efficiency targets. Further, reduced energy consumption on an ongoing basis can make free cooling an attractive and cost effective solution for centralised cooling systems, chilled beams, and fan coils in both Data Centres and Comms Rooms. With high levels of functionality, the NSB range is available in 32 sizes from 280 kW to 1,550 kW, achieving Energy Efficient Ratios from 2.9 to 30.0. • Further information from AiAX (AC) Ltd, Horizon House, Azalea Drive, Swanley, Kent BR8 8JR. Tel: 01322 612020. E-mail: aiax.sales@aermec.co.uk Website: www.aermec.co.uk | |
| SIMPSON UNVEILS ONE-SIZE SOLUTION FOR EFFECTIVE MULTI-JOIST CONNECTION | |
| Simpson Strong-Tie, world-leading specialist in connectors and structural systems for the construction industry, has announced the launch of the Multi Joist Connector (MJC), the latest product from its newly launched Engineered Timber Division.
The MJC has been designed to allow two joists to be fixed together, acting as a single unit and transferring the incoming load from the loaded ply to the unloaded ply. An improved solution to the traditional filler block detail, the MJC – a one-sized product, is a simple and effective design that fits all joist heights and width combinations, is quick and simple to install and requires 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails. • Further information from Simpson Strong-Tie, Winchester Road, Cardinal Point, Tamworth B78 3HG. Tel: 01827 255600. E-mail: csanders@strongtie.com | |
| MARSHALLS STREET FURNITURE LAUNCH NEW 2008 PRODUCT SELECTOR | |
| Marshalls Street Furniture (MSF) has launched their new 2008 Product Selector encompassing one of the most comprehensive ranges of street furniture available in the industry today.
MSF specialises in the design, manufacture and sourcing of stunning street furniture, working with industry designers to commission inspirational new concepts and ranges to enhance the built environment. The 2008 brochure features Marshalls’ portfolio of brands, and incorporates 12 product categories including bollards, seating, litter bins, cycle parking and planters. MSF are unique in that they are able to supply products manufactured from a wide variety of materials and have established a quality system to ensure full quality assurance. • Further information from Marshalls Plc, Landscape House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland HX5 9HT. Tel: 0870 442 7720. Website: www.marshalls.co.uk | |
| ROCK ASPHALTE – POLE POSITION FOR PREMIUM PARKING PROTECTION | |
| Rock Asphalte has continued its track record in prime UK retail developments, delivering the ultimate in carbon neutral parking protection to a new retail centre in Folkstone, Kent.
To accommodate visitors, the centre includes a new 600-space car park. Rock Asphalte laid two separate parking areas, totalling nearly 20,000 square metres with its market leading Flexiphalte Car Park Waterproofing System. The highly popular waterproofing masterclass comprises a high performance membrane laid loose on the substrate, followed by a single coat Flexiphalte Pommer polymer modified roofing grade mastic asphalt. Finally, it is topped with Flexiphalte Pompav polymer modified paving grade mastic asphalt, laid in one coat. • Further information from Rock Asphalte, Latymer House, 2 Ravenscourt Road, Hammersmith W6 0UX. Tel: 0208 748 7881. E-mail: enquiries@rockasphalte.com Website: www.rockasphalte.com | |
| ONE MILLION HOURS & COUNTING | |
| It has been more than four years since a Cooper Fulleon Ltd employee has missed a day of work due to a job-related injury. In March 2008, Cooper Fulleon Ltd reached a new safety milestone – One million work hours with no lost-time accidents.
The average company reports an average lost-time accident (LTA) rate of 1.5 per worker per year, according to the latest numbers from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). The LTA rate tracks job-related injuries that require employees to miss work for one or more days. It demonstrates that levels of EHS management and performance are sustainable and mature. • Further information from Danielle Sharp, Cooper Fulleon Ltd, Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran, Gwent NP44 3AW. Tel: 01633 628500. E-mail: sales@fulleon.co.uk Website: www.fulleon.com | |
| MARSHALLS’ NEW SAXON KERB FINISHES THE LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFULLY | |
| Marshalls’ new Saxon Kerb represents an imposing, impressive and robust product which has been designed to complement Marshalls’ popular Saxon and Perfecta paving, the UK’s market leading textured and smooth ground concrete paving ranges, to finish off the landscape beautifully.
Saxon Kerb uses Yorkstone aggregates to provide a durable surface with slip resistance characteristics similar to that of natural stone; the kerb is further enhanced by secondary processing to give a natural textured appearance. Based on traditional kerb dimensions the new Saxon Kerb has a natural, textured appearance and has been manufactured using state of the art press technology to ensure a tough and durable product. • Further information from Marshalls Plc, Landscape House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland HX5 9HT. Tel: 0870 442 7720. Website: www.marshalls.co.uk/select | |
| REDLAND LAUNCHES NEW RED BOOK | |
| Redland has published the latest version of its popular Red Book, which now includes a revised and updated Guide to Roofing Systems, the brand new DesignMaster 5 CD-ROM, the company’s popular roof specification tool containing over 5,000 quality roofing drawings – together with guides for the Redland Metal Roofing System and renewable energy range.
The new, 120-page Guide to Roofing Systems covers the complete Redland range of Redland roof slates and tiles, metal sheets, fittings, accessories and solar energy systems. Also included is information on the company’s range of technical services for the trade which are designed to make Redland products easy to specify and install. • Further information from Claire Moore, Redland, Redland Head Office, Monier Ltd, Sussex Manor Business Park, Gatwick Road, Crawley RH10 9NZ. Tel: 01293 618418. E-mail: roofing.redland@monier.com Website: www.redland.co.uk | |
| Q FLOORING INSTALLS FLOOR IN A STATE-OF-THE-ART MANUFACTURING PLANT | |
| Q Flooring has installed a floor in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for Fort Vale Engineering, who is the world leader in valves and safety systems for the road tankers and containers.
The new 7-acre factory is purpose built and includes the 8,600m² factory floor. It was vital to install a floor covering specifically developed for heavy industrial use. Before the system could be laid, the existing floor had to be prepared. All cracks and dry joints were filled with semi-flexible resins, so once the final coating was applied a flat, seamless surface was achieved. Q Flooring installed the new floor efficiently with minimum fuss. • Further information from Greham Fenton, Q Flooring Systems Ltd, Dairyhouse Lane, St George’s Court, Altrincham WA14 5UA. Tel: 0161 929 9331. E-mail: gf@qflooringsystems.co.uk Website: www.qflooringsystems.co.uk | |
| MARKET LEADING BUSBAR RANGE EXPANDS | |
| Holding nearly half the market for lighting busbar in the UK, Schneider Electric’s range of Canalis busbar trunking offers an economical and flexible replacement for traditional copper cables.
The range has been extended to include lighting accessories and other equipment. Busbar trunking has a number of advantages over cable. Most notable of these is the ‘on-line’ flexibility of busbar systems – equipment can be safely connected and disconnected without the need to switch the power off, resulting in less downtime and increased productivity. Busbar is more energy efficient and carries a lower carbon footprint thanks to reduced use of copper and lower on-line heat losses. • Further information from Jennie Smith – External Communication Coordinator, Schneider Electric Ltd, Stafford Park 5, Telford TF3 3BL. Tel: 01952 209151. E-mail: jenni.smith@gb.schneider-electric.com Website: www.schneider.co.uk | |
| SIKA WATERTIGHT CONCRETE KEEPS RIVER TRENT DEVELOPMENT DRY | |
| A dry underground car park is assured for the new residents of River Crescent, the first development nearing completion as part of the Nottingham Waterside Regeneration project.
Sika Watertight concrete has been specified for all external walls and floors in the underground basement areas of the building, which is being erected adjacent to the River Trent. Sika Watertight concrete involves a two-phase admixture modification process to the ready-mixed concrete. This includes the addition of Sika 1+ capillary water resisting additive and Sika Viscocrete® 10 Superplasticiser to further improve durability and strength of the structural concrete. The Sikaswell® joining system was also used for further protection. • Further information from Tom Forsyth, Sika Limited, Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1BQ. Tel: 01707 394444. E-mail: concrete@uk.sika.com Website: www.sika.com | |
| BTICINO OPENS UP WITHAM WHARF | |
| Bticino, a global leader in access control solutions, has supplied a hi-tech door entry system for Witham Wharf – a £26million residential development on the marina in Lincoln city centre.
The system works off an 8 wire digital format and comprises stainless steel entry panels with scrolling digital display and combined access/awareness keypad, and has integration into a concierge switchboard for security control to and from the main reception arena. The Bticino 8 wire digital system has also been used for the disabled refuge system and has a full battery back-up to ensure continued operation in the event of power failure. • Further information from Vikki Clamp, Legrand, Great King Street North, Birmingham B19 2LF. Tel: 0845 605 4333. E-mail: vikki.clamp@legrand.co.uk Website: www.bticino.co.uk | |
| BIOMASS ENERGY SUPPLIER THE VITAL ELEMENT IN DELIVERY OF NEW ECO-HOMES PROJECTS | |
| Vital Energi is the only green energy supplier in the UK currently able to offer a fully integrated service from design through to installation, servicing and maintenance solely through in-house resources.
At the Woodbrook eco-village, County Antrim, Vital Energi is working to deliver heating and hot water to each home, 100% from wood-burning boilers with no gas or oil back up, fuelled by chips produced from willow currently being grown by local farmers. The company is also working to deliver a woodchip district heating system as part of the Littlecombe regeneration project in Gloucestershire, and in Scotland a further four projects are already moving ahead. • Further information from Vital Energi, Roman Road, Blackburn BB1 2LD. Tel: 01254 296010. E-mail: sales@vitalenergi.co.uk Website: www.vitalenergi.co.uk | |
| ARVAL LAUNCHES A BREATH-OF-FRESH-AIR FAÇADE | |
| A stainless steel façade with lumps in all the right places has been launched to UK specifiers by Arval from Arcelor Construction.
The Oxygen panels, which are not only perforated but punctuated with voluptuous mounds and craters, were originally developed with French architects SCAU for a market in Grenoble. As well as new-build, the bright stainless steel relief offers a stunning contemporary solution for refurbishment projects due to the stirrups the panels are hung on which can slide in and out to cater for uneven surfaces. Arval’s Oxygen offers a quick and easy, secret-fix solution for specifiers looking to turn run-of-the-mill buildings into something special. • Further information from Arval. E-mail: info@arval-construction.co.uk | |
| NATURAL SPA KEEPS FLOWING THANKS TO AQUAKLEAR | |
| Taipei in Taiwan benefits from a natural hot spring belt situated north of the city due to the island being located between an oceanic trench and volcanic system. This has proved to be a valuable resource for local residents, who utilise the source of hot water for everyday and leisure/spa usage. However, facilities staff at one of the newest housing developments have experienced severe scale build up due to the high levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the water.
Hydropath’s patented AquaKlear water conditioning unit was specified, and after four months, the pipes were inspected and the amount of scale build up was noticeably reduced. • Further information from Alonit Stefanini, Hydropath Holdings, Unit F, Acorn Park Industrial Estate, Redfield Road, Nottingham NG7 2TB. Tel: 0115 986 9966. Fax: 0115 986 9944. E-mail: sales@hydropath.com | |
| O2 ‘PERFORMANCE WALL’ BENEFITS FROM WAGNER FIRE PROTECTION | |
| Air-sampling smoke detection systems from WAGNER UK’s popular TITANUS® range are helping to protect the ‘Performance Wall’, a giant video screen that delivers information about events at The O2 – the UK’s newest music, entertainment and exhibition venue situated at the former site of the Millennium Dome in Greenwich.
TITANUS ® ASD systems can detect fires at an early stage, often before visible smouldering, or an open fire occurs and before intense smoke develops. The TITANUS® range has been developed by WAGNER as a simple and low cost air sampling system replacement for point smoke detectors, and can provide significant benefits for buildings with large open spaces. • Further information from WAGNER UK Limited, Unit F, South Cambridge Business Park, Babraham Road, Sawston, Cambridgeshire CB22 3JH. Tel: 0870 333 6116. Fax: 0870 333 4544. E-mail: sales@wagner-uk.com Website: www.wagner-uk.com | |
| OTTERBINE AERATING FOUNTAIN THE ‘CENTER’ OF ATTENTION | |
| A stunning Otterbine fountain has become the focal point of the Watersports Lake at the Center Parcs holiday village in Elveden Forest, Suffolk.
The lake is used for an array of activities, from canoeing and windsurfing to sailing and fishing, but now has an extra wow factor thanks to Otterbine’s attractive aerating fountain. The 10hp Orion aerating fountain features a two-pier spray pattern comprising a vertical column that can throw water 6.7m high and a 17.4-diameter fan spray. Center Parcs needs to regulate the force of the water in order to compensate for blustery conditions and so the fountain is configured in response to wind speed. • Further information from Otterbine, Lely (UK) Limited, 1 Station Road, St Neots PE19 1QH. Tel: 01480 226858. Fax: 01480 226801. E-mail: otterbine.uk@lely.com | |
| TERRAPIN TAKES AWAY THE PAIN OF POOR FACILITIES | |
| A Terrapin building selected five years ago as a temporary solution has been so successful that it has become a permanent fixture. When Napp Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited upgraded its sports and social club in 2003 it hired a building from Terrapin. The facilities have been such a success with staff that the company has decided to buy the building.
The Terrapin building is a 2,600 square foot structure, with a steel frame and flat roof. The internal partition walls are movable, which allows the building to be reconfigured to meet changing demands. By building off-site, Terrapin can ensure high levels of build quality and fit out. • Further information from Eimear Hennessey, Terrapin Ltd, Bond Avenue, Bletchley MK1 1JJ. Tel: 01908 270900. Fax: 01908 270052. E-mail: marketing@terrapin-ltd.co.uk Website: www.terrapin-ltd.co.uk | |
| SIMPSON STRONG-TIE APPOINTS QUIK DRIVE PRODUCT MANAGERS | |
| World-leading specialist in connectors and structural systems for the construction industry, Simpson Strong-Tie has appointed two Product Managers to strengthen its Quik Drive team and provide customers with an extensive support service for this sought-after auto-feed screwing system.
Allen Coldrake and Fraser Pilkington join Quik Drive National Sales Manager, Rob Philips, and demonstrators Richard Walsh and Dick Birchall, to provide distributors across the country with integrated training, sales and marketing support. Allen and Fraser have enjoyed a number of successful years working for Simpson across other areas of the business, and were delighted to be offered a new challenge within the company’s growing Quik Drive division. • Further information from Simpson Strong-Tie. Tel: 01827 255600. E-mail: csanders@strongtie.com | |
| NEW WEBSITE FOR GEMINI DATA LOGGERS | |
| Gemini Data Loggers UK, designers and manufacturers of the leading Tinytag data logging range, has launched a brand new website, bringing more value and improved service for current and potential customers.
The new site incorporates the customer benefits from the previous site, and new elements, such as the easy navigation of the online product catalogue, a sophisticated product finder tool and a comprehensive CMS technology that allows the site to be easily maintained and kept up-to-date. The website also includes a customer support section with datasheets and manuals available at the click of a button, as well as a help and troubleshooting area. • Further information from Gemini Dataloggers, Tel: 01243 813000. Fax: 01243 531948. E-mail: marketing@tinytag.info Website: www.geminidataloggers.com | |
| SYMPATHETIC STABILISATION OF FOUR CONJOINED AND PROTECTED PROPERTIES | |
| Registered as buildings of local interest and protected under the Jersey Island Plan, four properties in St Helier were suffering from cracked, separated and unstable walls due to age and alterations over the years. The properties, dating back to 1725, required extensive structural stabilisation, prior to their restoration and conversion.
The work was carried out by Building Renovations Ltd, the local Helifix Approved Installer. Stainless steel HeliBars were bonded into channelled out mortar beds with HeliBond cementitious grout. To reconnect separated party walls, grouted CemTies were installed into pre-drilled clearance holes through the façade and into the internal walls. All repair products were concealed within the masonry. • Further information from Helifix Ltd, 21 Warple Way, London W3 0RX. Tel: 0208 735 5200. E-mail: sales@helifix.co.uk Website: www.helifix.co.uk | |
| ACO TAKES ON THE DRAINAGE BURDEN | |
| The channel drainage system installed at Burdens’ new depot on the outskirts of Cambridge ensures that the yard’s 10,000m² of hardstanding is effectively drained even though the site has virtually no fall and the water table lies just below the surface. Designed by ACO Technologies, the system uses a series of high capacity ACO S Range heavy duty channel runs to provide the required hydraulic capacity and to create sufficient internal head to discharge surface water runoff from the site at the rate specified by the Environment Agency.
All the ACO S Range drainage channels are rated at Load Class F900 (90 tonnes). • Further information from Charlotte Irons, ACO, Hitchin Road, Shefford SG17 5TE. Tel: 01462 816666. E-mail: cirons@aco.co.uk | |
| REBUILDING THE 007 STAGE AT PINEWOOD – METSEC PURLINS CHOSEN FOR FAST-TRACK PROJECT | |
| When fire destroyed the 007 stage at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire in 2006, pressure was on to rebuild it in time to meet tight filming schedules for the feature film production of ‘Mamma Mia!’
Fast and accurate fabrication of Metsec light gauge galvanised steel purlins played a key part in getting everything completed on time. The light gauge galvanised steel purlins were produced at Metsec’s state-of-the-art facilities in the West Midlands, and a total of 170 tonnes were delivered direct to the Pinewood site, helping Bourne to work progressively on a few bays at a time, and successfully meet all the requirements of the demanding schedule. • Further information from Metsec, Metsec Building Products Ltd, Broadwell Road, Oldbury B69 4HE. E-mail: framing@metsec.com | |
| NEW THAMES GATEWAY ACADEMY HEATING KEPT UNDER CONTROL WITH OVENTROP VALVES | |
| Based on almost ten years’ experience of using Oventrop valves, mechanical engineers Lorne Stewart selected them for the heating and domestic hot water systems at the new £28 million Gateway Academy near Tilbury in Essex.
From the air the building has a letter ‘G’ configuration and an external services room for all incoming services. Services are fed underground and upwards internally to four service rooms, in roof void areas. Oventrop valves have been used throughout and include butterfly and ball isolation, check valves, strainers, drain cocks and commissioning valves. Additionally, 300 Brawamix thermostatic mixing valves have been supplied for hot water temperature control to wash basins. • Further information from Stephen Walton, Oventrop UK Ltd, Unit 1, The Loddon Centre, Wade Road, Basingstoke RG24 8FL. Tel: 01256 330441. E-mail: sales@oventrop.co.uk | |
| GETTING FIT: ISG RETAIL AND LEISURE RE-INVIGORATES THE SPA AT BECKENHAM | |
| ISG continues to expand its leisure portfolio, having completed a contract to install a new fitness suite and children’s play zone at Bromley Mytime’s The Spa leisure centre at Beckenham.
Widely regarded as one of the best public leisure centres in the country, the Spa has two swimming pools, gym, health suite, multi-purpose sports hall, dance studio, children’s soft play area, crèche, café and meeting room. All work was carried out in a live environment with the national refurbishment and fit-out specialist carefully regulating and managing noise during the demolition and installation of a new steel mezzanine over five squash courts and new fenestrations. • Further information from Stuart Norman, ISG Retail and Leisure, Hemingford House, Glebe Road, Huntingdon PE29 7DN. E-mail: stuart.norman@isgretailandleisure.com Website: www.isgretailandleisure.com | |
| REDLAND LAUNCHES FULLY ROOF INTEGRATED SOLAR WATER HEATER | |
| Redland has led the way in PV systems that integrate seamlessly with the rest of the roof covering. Now it is expanding its renewable energy offer with the launch of the Redland Solar Water Heater, a flat plate solar thermal system.
Aimed at both private and public new housing sectors, Redland’s solar water heater offers a cost effective renewable energy solution. With a 4m² collector area, one unit can provide up to 70% of the average three-bedroom household’s hot water needs. A fully integrated system, it is designed to sit unobtrusively within the roofscape, and is a simple installation for roofing contractors. • Further information from Claire Moore, Redland, Redland Head Office, Monier Ltd, Sussex Manor Business Park, Gatwick Road, Crawley RH10 9NZ. Tel: 01293 618418. E-mail: roofing.redland@monier.com Website: www.redland.co.uk | |
| LEGRAND’S COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | |
| Legrand, a world specialist in products and systems for electrical installations and information networks, has launched a new ‘solutions’ brochure that demonstrates its ability to provide total electrical solutions across different installation environments.
Aimed at highlighting the truly comprehensive nature of its product portfolio, the brochure is split into five key environments – offices, hotels, apartments, retail and industrial environments – and shows how different Legrand products can be used together to deliver high quality installation. In the past, a lot of people have associated Legrand with just one of the key areas in which they specialise, whether it be cable management, wiring devices, or power and distribution products. • Further information from Vikki Clamp, Legrand, Great King Street North, Birmingham B19 2LF. Tel: 0845 605 4333. Fax: 0845 605 4334. E-mail: vikki.clamp@legrand.co.uk | |
| ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF HÖRMANN SECTIONAL RANGE | |
| A number of new products has been added to Hörmann UK’s Sectional door range.
Hörmann’s popular LPU Decograin® range is enhanced by the addition of the deep warm Dark Oak finish to add to the Golden Oak and recently introduced Rosewood. To make installation easier to older and irregular openings, Hörmann is offering two new renovation cover profile products. This is done using PVCu cladding but this gives a far superior finish and is available in all Woodgrain embossed, Silkgrain and Decograin finishes as well as any RAL colour to perfectly match the door. Hörmann UK has also announced significant price reductions for the LPU range. • Further information from Sales Office, Hörmann (UK) Ltd, Gee Road, Leicestershire LE67 4JW. Tel: 0800 083 7216. | |
| EUROPE’S FIRST WATERMIST CODE PUBLISHED BY FIA | |
| Europe’s first ever Code of Practice for watermist systems has been written by the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and is freely available on the Association’s website.
Watermist systems are increasingly being employed in the protection of people and property from fire in a wide range of commercial applications, including IT, telecommunications, power generation and food processing facilities. Despite the increasing use of watermist in fire protection, until now there has been no official guide to their design and installation. This new Code of Practice has been written by a team of industry experts within the FIA, all of whom are leading specialists in this field. • Further information from Terry Martiny, FIA, Thames House, 29 Thames Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1PH. Tel: 0208 549 8839. E-mail: info@fia.uk.com Website: www.fia.uk.com | |
| NATURALLY ENHANCED ASSETS, THE ATTRACTIVE CHOICE | |
| Levels of CO2 have risen by a third since industrial times and are expected to double in the next hundred years. Mitsubishi Electric examines some of the issues in its new CPD accredited industry guide, focusing on the Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA) scheme recently introduced by the Government as an incentive for businesses to invest in energy efficient equipment.
It allows for businesses to claim all of their tax allowances against energy efficient equipment in the first year after purchase. Any business that pays income tax is entitled to enhanced tax allowances against equipment on the Energy Technology List. For smaller companies alternative help is available. • Further information from Sarah Nichols, Garnett Keeler, 60-63 Victoria Road, Surbiton KT6 4NQ. Tel: 01707 282880. Website: www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/aircon | |
| TOTAL DRAINAGE INTEGRATION | |
| All four sizes of ACO Technologies’ award winning, high capacity slot drainage system, ACO Qmax®, have been used to create a totally integrated drainage network on the third stage of Prologis’ North Kettering Business Park development close to the A14 in Northamptonshire.
Surface water runoff from all the hardstanding areas is carried via the ACO Qmax network to a single discharge point that is rated at 550 litres/second maximum. The new ACO Qmax 350 and 225 sizes are specifically designed for small to medium catchments. They are fitted with ACO’s patented Continuous Pavement Beam Inlet which allows an unbroken reinforced slab to be cast. • Further information from Charlotte Irons, ACO Technologies, ACO Business Park, Hitchin Road, Shefford SG17 5TE. Tel: 01462 816666 E-mail: cirons@aco.co.uk | |
| MARSHALLS MODERN METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: CONTRACTORS ATTEND MACHINE LAY CONFERENCE | |
| Contractors from across the region took part in a Marshalls plc Machine Lay event recently to discuss the increasing demand within the construction industry to utilise modern, automated handling and installation methods to deliver safe working practices and to assist in delivering projects on time and to budget.
Marshalls is currently the market leader in providing Machine Lay technology and has developed a unique Machine Lay training course which gives operatives a chance to receive expert instruction and gain qualifications accredited by the Road Industry Training Bureau which is recognised by the Health & Safety Executive. Marshalls has a comprehensive range of machine lay product literature. • Further information from Marshalls Plc, Landscape House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland HX5 9HT. Tel: 0845 302 0600 Website: www.marshalls.co.uk/select | |
| WHY BUY WHEN YOU CAN RENT? | |
| ELGA Process Water, the UK’s leading water treatment equipment supplier, has been listening to customers, and found that they’ve been asking for a new style rental service. The result is the “All-in-Pack®”.
All-in-Pack® is a very simple idea. The customer simply pays a fixed quarterly payment by direct debit and ELGA Process Water provides the water treatment plant and services, just as they would if the Customer had purchased the plant outright. It works in exactly the same way whether the Customer wants a single piece of equipment or a complete pharmaceutical water system. All-in-Pack® is flexible, and customers can upgrade at any time. • Further information from ELGA Process Water, Marlow International, Parkway, Marlow SL7 1YL. Tel: 01628 897000 E-mail: sales.uk@veoliawater.com Website: www.elgaprocesswater.co. | |
| NATIONAL INDOOR ARENA INVESTS IN ADVANCED FIRE DETECTION | |
| Advanced Electronics intelligent control panels are at the heart of a fire detection system upgrade at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham.
The upgrade consisted of six Advanced Mx-4400 fully-networked fire control panels interfaced to 1,000+ Apollo Discovery loop devices, including fire sensors, call points and I/O. The system also utilised networked repeater panels and Advanced’s PC-NeT Graphics software. The extensive cause-and-effect programming in the Mx-4400 panels controls over 100 loop driven I/O devices interfaced to automatic smoke doors, extract fans, catering gas valves and access control doors. The fire system was interfaced to the PA/VA system to form a fully integrated fire detection solution. • Further information from Advanced Electronics Ltd, 34 Moorland Way, Nelson Park, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 1WE. Tel: 01670 707111. Fax: 01670 707222 E-mail: pduffy@advel.co.uk Website: www.advel.co.uk | |
| NEW WEBSITE FOR GEMINI DATA LOGGERS | |
| Gemini Data Loggers UK, designers and manufacturers of the leading Tinytag data logging range, has launched a brand new website, bringing more value and improved service for current and potential customers.
The new site incorporates the customer benefits from the previous site, and new elements, such as the easy navigation of the online product catalogue, a sophisticated product finder tool and a comprehensive CMS technology that allows the site to be easily maintained and kept up-to-date. The website also includes a customer support section with datasheets and manuals available at the click of a button, as well as a help and troubleshooting area. To visit the new and improved site, please visit www.geminidataloggers.com • Further information from Gemini Dataloggers. Tel: 01243 813000. Fax: 01243 531948 E-mail: marketing@tinytag.info Website: www.geminidataloggers.com | |
| METSEC RAISES THE ROOF FOR ST LUKES | |
| Pupils at St. Lukes School in Portsmouth have started their year with a new curved school roof thanks to a lattice over-roof structure manufactured by the UK’s largest specialist cold roll-forming company, Metsec, installed by Wellow Developments.
Metsec supplied 11 trusses in total. Each truss is approximately 2.8m deep at mid-span and was fabricated with a faceted top chord member. Variable height purlin cleats were then welded to the top chord in the correct positions to provide the finished curved roof structure. All of the materials for the roof structure were supplied with a galvanised finish to offer better long-term corrosion resistance. • Further information from Wyatt International, 72 Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 8SP. Tel: 0121 450 4286. Fax: 0121 455 9785 E-mail: eralph@wyattinternational.com | |
| PYEROY WINS MULTI-MILLION POUND BRIDGE CONTRACTS | |
| The expanding protective coatings specialist, Pyeroy Group has been awarded contracts to refurbish two of London’s most famous bridges, worth a combined £7 million.
The four year long contracts will see the Gateshead-based firm repainting the world famous Tower Bridge and its neighbour Southwark Bridge for the City of London Corporation. This specialist refurbishment programme for Tower Bridge will see a team of Pyeroy contractors scaffold, grit blast and re-paint the iconic 244m long structure, which was originally build in 1894. Work is already underway on the refurbishment programme for Southwark Bridge, which features five steel arches supported by turreted piers. • Further information from Brendan Fitzsimons, Pyeroy Ltd, Kirkstone House, St Omers Road, Gateshead NE11 9EZ. Tel: 0191 493 2600. Fax: 0191 493 2601 E-mail: mail@pyeroy.co.uk | |
| NEW SLD DEPOT FOR EQUIPMENT HIRE IN WIGAN | |
| SLD, widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading pump and generator rental and sales organisations, which has recently announced its 2008 investment plans for new equipment, has also announced a major investment in its service delivery operation.
Already available from 32 depots across the UK, SLD’s reliable, high quality service and comprehensive equipment solutions are now available from a large depot in Wigan. Experienced staff and an out of hours response team are on hand 24 hours a day. In addition, to pumps and generators SLD provides a national rental service in wellpoint dewatering – solving difficult problems on diverse terrains throughout the UK. • Further information from Helen Marsh. SLD Pumps and Power E-mail: helen.marsh@carrierrentalsystems.co.uk | |
| SURVEY SYSTEMS LTD CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS WITH LAUNCH OF A NEW AND UNIQUE SERVICE | |
| We can remotely measure, monitor and report on the temperature and moisture content within a building’s environment and its materials, warn of any potential problems, enabling action to be taken.
Wireless sensors are installed and resulting data posted online. Ideal for long and short-term monitoring in areas at potential or immediate risk of moisture related problems, or areas drying out over a period of time. Catching moisture intrusion problems early can limit or prevent decay and mould, occupant health risks, damage to the internal fixtures and the structural integrity of the building itself. Cost Effective, Minimum Intrusion, Total Service. • Further information from Simon Scragg, Survey Systems Ltd, Willow Bank House, Old Road, Handforth SK9 3AZ. Tel: 01625 533444. Fax: 01625 526815 E-mail: simon.s@survsys.co.uk | |
| ROCK PROVIDES WELCOME RETAIL THERAPY | |
| Rock Asphalte has delivered advanced waterproofing systems to the £350 million New Shires regeneration programme, Leicester.
The concrete roof areas and 2,000 space multi-storey car park benefit from Rock Asphalte’s durable Flexiphalte Triple Protection System, which comprises a high performance Flexiphalte membrane, which is fully bonded to the concrete substrate using hot bitumen. Flexiphalte Pommar, an advanced polymer modified asphalt, is then fully bonded to the membrane. The car park then received a top coat of Flexiphalte Vehicular Deck paving grade asphalt. Polystyrene insulation, a Min K membrane and a 50mm bed of gravel ballast or standard natural paving slabs completed the concrete roof areas. • Further information from Rock Asphalte, Latymer House, 2 Ravenscourt Road, Hammersmith W6 0UX. Tel: 0208 748 7881 E-mail: enquiries@rockasphalte.com | |
| VACON HELPS DRIVE ENERGY SAVINGS | |
| Vacon and PPT Drive Systems have joined forces to offer energy efficient solutions based on variable speed AC drives.
Using variable speed drives (VSDs) to control the speed of motors delivers big energy savings in industrial and commercial applications. VSDs enable more cost effective production, reduce the carbon footprint and play a part in meeting government emission targets. Despite this, less than one in ten electric motors in the world is fitted with a VSD. The collaboration will benefit an array of different businesses, including hospitals, supermarkets, banks, airports, water treatment sites, offshore oil and gas applications and manufacturers. • Further information from Karl Jones, Vacon, 18 Maizefield, Hinkley Fields Industrial Estate, Hinkley LE10 1YF. Tel: 01455 611515. Fax: 01455 611517 E-mail: sales@vacon.co.uk | |
| VISION 3000 WINDOW SYSTEM FROM GLAS FAÇADES | |
| The recent launch of the Vision 3000 range of high performance composite windows by Glas Façades draws on the latest technological advances in energy saving performance as well as ensuring the timber used is from sustainable sources.
The system comprises timber-cored components that are faced with a maintenance free external cladding of aluminium. Vision 3000 offers the advantages of both materials combined into a single, technically advanced and aesthetically desirable window system. It can be double or triple glazed and is available in various versions. Vision 3000 has had all performance criteria tested to an exacting standard to conform to both UK and European markets. • Further information from Darren Joyce, Glas Façades Ltd, 30 Oxford Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 3EY. Tel: 0207 561 8749. Fax: 0207 281 2309 E-mail: post@glasfacades.com Website: www.glasfacades.com | |
| ST ANDREWS SCORES A HOLE IN ONE | |
| St Andrews, the home of golf, is set to benefit from a clubhouse with an eco-friendly heating and cooling system from Mitsubishi Electric.
The St Andrews Links Trust is undergoing a sustainable heating and cooling project, with the assistance of Specialist Mechanical Services (SMS) who specified and designed a new heat pump system. One of the main benefits is that there will be a considerable heat rejection from the kitchen area which will be recovered through the system to provide heating in other areas of the building, either directly through the VRF system or indirectly through the ground loops. Running costs should be very low. • Further information from Sharon Oliver, Mitsubishi Electric, Travellers Lane, Hatfield AL10 8XB. Tel: 01707 282 880. Fax: 01707 278 674 E-mail: heating@meuk.mee.com | |
| SYMPATHETIC RESTORATION OF HISTORIC BLACKSMITH’S FORGE | |
| A combination of extreme dilapidation, severely cracked and damaged brickwork and nearby mature trees caused various difficulties for the renovation and conversion of an historic blacksmith’s forge to a modern dwelling at Beausale in Warwickshire.
Structural repair specialists, Helifix Ltd designed a programme to stitch cracks and secure the existing masonry. Pairs of stainless steel HeliBars were bonded, using HeliBond cementitious grout, into channelled out mortar beds in the existing masonry at specified levels and introduced into the new build elements, as the work progressed around the whole structure. This reinforced the brickwork, stitched cracks and formed deep masonry beams that distributed the structural loads. • Further information from Helifix Ltd, 21 Warple Way, London W3 0RX. Tel: 0208 735 5200. Fax: 0208 735 5201 E-mail: sales@helifix.co.uk | |
| MBE LAUNCHES NEW ‘BELOW GROUND’ DIVISION | |