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Humidity control specialist, Condair, has released an easy-to-follow 10-point guide to specifying humidifiers, aimed at HVAC consultants. The document presents an overview of the most important elements in designing a humidification project. It covers topics such as AHU vs in-room strategy, psychrometrics, product sizing, technology selection, installation and hygiene management.

Dave Marshall-George, Sales Director at Condair, commented, “We are delighted to publish this accessible guide to humidification for specifiers and consultants. It comprehensively walks a designer through, from the initial psychrometric calculations, to considerations around commissioning and maintenance. It includes some very useful rules of thumb and will prompt a consultant to review important aspects of a project they may not have otherwise considered.”

The free document can be downloaded from Condair’s website at www.condair.co.uk/guide

Dave continues, “The illustrated guide covers humidification of both air handling units and direct room humidity control, comparing all types of humidifier technology. The comprehensive advice it presents is unbiased and has been developed from experience across thousands of projects by Condair’s expert sales and service teams.”

The Condair Group is the world’s leading specialist in humidification and evaporative cooling, with energy efficient, hygienic and innovative technologies for commercial, industrial and heritage applications. Condair is represented in the UK by Condair plc, which offers system design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and spares. You can find out more by visiting the company’s website at www.condair.co.uk.

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Sanifos is a range of underground pumps from leading macerator supplier, Saniflo. Three original pumps with capacities between 110 and 500 litres were originally introduced to take the waste away from buildings with no gravity drainage by a pump that could be sited underground. Now, this range has been refreshed with two model upgrades and extended with a number of new models.

The Sanifos 280 replaces the original 250 and offers an additional 30 litres capacity, whilst the new Sanifos 610 provides a huge 110 litres additional capacity over its 500 litre predecessor. Both models have two macerating options – a grinder or a vortex impeller and can pump up to 14m and 16m respectively. All models feature a wired alarm for early warning of any problems, whilst the Sanifos 610 offers a choice of single or twin pumps, three phase or single phase, stop and check valve and a SMART unit as standard on models with two pumps.

For public buildings or for multiple smaller buildings, Saniflo has introduced four large capacity models starting with the Sanifos 1300 which can pump waste up an impressive 17m. This unit features two pumps mounted on a cast iron mounting base with stainless steel guide bars. A choice of inlet height position is available and a template is provided for this purpose. Three further models – the 1600, 2100 and 3100 – enable customised lifting station solutions according to the project in hand. This includes single or three phase, alarms and control boxes, covers, float and pump options, as well as multiple connections required.

Whether it is for a full house, an extension, a series of glamping pods or the installation of a washroom, the Sanifos pumps provide a solution when traditional drainage is not available or civils works are too costly and troublesome.

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Small improvements in productivity add up to large savings for the contractor. PAM have launched a new pre-assembly service for the Ensign cast iron above ground drainage system. Watch our video here to see how our pre-assembled Ensign cast iron stacks can make not only productivity savings (saves 60% time on site), reduce site movements but also minimise the impact on the environment and easily maintain social distancing on your construction site. What’s more, the beauty of them is they are preassembled at our Telford factory and delivered ready to install safely and quickly on site.

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Tim Scott, Sales & Marketing Director at humidity control specialist, Condair, is retiring after 32 years of service to the company.

Having originally joined the company, known then as JS Humidifiers, in 1988 in the sales department, Tim became Service Director thirteen years later and then finally Sales & Marketing Director in 2007.

During his time Tim has seen the company successfully expand its operations to become the UK’s leading humidifier company and also internationally, to distribute its products across the world from South America to Asia, and becoming an integral part of the global Condair Group in 2014.

Tim Scott, comments, “Looking back across the last three decades working in the humidity control sector, I feel really privileged to have worked with such amazing people, including my direct colleagues and also the wider network of customers, suppliers and distributors. The company has always had a strong family feel, coming from its origins as an owner-operated organisation. A company ethos of fairness and equity, alongside taking pride in our performance and a definite focus on enjoyment and social fun, has meant the last 32 years have been an absolute pleasure.”

Tony Fleming, Head of Condair’s Northern Europe Sales operations, commented, “I am proud to have worked alongside Tim for many years and look back on those years with great memories across both business and social enjoyment. Tim has led the company in a fair-minded, positive and calm way that has made the business not only a successful organisation but a very nice place to work. We wish him every happiness and good fortune in his future endeavours and thank him for the dedicated contribution he has made to Condair.”

The Condair Group is the world’s leading specialist in humidification and evaporative cooling, with energy efficient, hygienic and innovative technologies for commercial, industrial and heritage applications. Condair is represented in the UK by Condair plc, which offers system design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and spares. You can find out more by visiting the company’s website at www.condair.co.uk.

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Howe Green supplied over fifty aluminium floor access covers for the award-winning Collaborative Teaching Laboratory (CTL) at the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston Campus, part of a £40 million plus investment by the university into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.

The robust 6,700 m2 brick structure was designed by architect Sheppard Ross. It has won four awards in the RIBA West Midlands Awards including Building of the Year 2019. The building design was meticulously detailed, and the materials used were chosen to minimise maintenance and enhance the life expectancy of the building.

Howe Green 5000 Series Light Duty Aluminium and 7500 Series Medium Duty Aluminium Floor Access Covers were supplied to main contractor Morgan Sindall and were specified by the architect, Sheppard Ross. The covers were installed and infilled with ceramic floor tiles.

In addition to ceramic tiles the 5000 Series and 7500 Series can be used with marble, terrazzo, concrete, resin, wood or parquet flooring. The 5000 Series is suitable for use in areas with pedestrian traffic and the load performance of the 7500 Series is for cars and light delivery vehicles up to 5 tonnes pneumatic tyre load.

The access covers can be removed, safely and easily, for maintenance purposes with the use of lifting keys or Howe Green Access Cover Skates. The access covers fit perfectly flush with their surround to avoid the risk of hazard from slips or trips.

Howe Green has over thirty six years of experience in supplying floor access covers. Howe Green’s access covers can be found in many educational settings including John Moores University in Liverpool, St Bernadette’s Primary School in Antonshill, Scotland, and the University of Surrey.

If you would like Howe Green to assist with your requirement for a solution to access
concealed building services located under hard flooring please call 01920 463230 or visit
www.howegreen.com.

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Shower brand Kinedo from Saniflo kicks off Spring with the launch of two new shower tray ranges and a new shower tray brochure, all available to retailers now.

The spa-like, textured Kinerock Evo shower tray is made from Biolex, which is a robust and damage-resistant mineral composite containing 80% mineral with an acrylic resin and gel coat surface. Available square, rectangle and quadrant and in five colours – white, black, grey, anthracite and sable –the Kinerock Evo is 30mm thick and comes with an extra-flat waste and a metal waste cover to match the chosen tray colour. Sizes range from 700x700mm up to 2000x1000mm.

Equally impressive is the new designer tray Kineline, which features a linear tray and a granite look and feel. Also made from Biolex and available in the same five colours as Kinerock Evo, the Kineline is 26mm thick and available square and rectangle with side and linear waste. Sizes from 800x800mm up to 1800×900.

Both models can be cut to size on site if required.

Saniflo Head of Marketing and Product Management, Ann Boardman, says: “The two new Kinedo shower tray ranges offer a quality, versatile, designer product at an attractive price point. The Kinedo Kinerock Evo and Kineline bring a touch of elegance to any bathroom or wet room. They’re low maintenance and safe, delivering a consistently superior showering experience.”

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As the UK population slowly regains the freedoms it yearns for, advice from ventilation systems supplier VORTICE is to ventilate, purify and sanitise to maintain good indoor air quality at home and at work and avoid the transmission of germs and viruses in indoor spaces.

Marketing Manager Jennifer Quinn reveals the company’s thinking in the first of a series of podcasts from VORTICE in conjunction with BusinessNet Explorer. Over the next few months, Jennifer will cover topics such as continuous mechanical ventilation, heat recovery systems, sanitisation using UV-C ultraviolet light and hygiene products such as hand dryers and soap dispensers.

Jennifer Quinn said: “We’re delighted to work with BusinessNet Explorer for its Brand Leader Podcast series. The importance of ventilation has risen to the fore since the pandemic struck and I’m pleased to be able to explain how good ventilation systems can bring health benefits to building occupants.”

For more information about VORTICE and its products visit www.vortice.ltd.uk

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In January, Saniflo UK welcomed new Sales Director, Simon Emmons. Based at the company’s head office in Watford, Simon brings a wealth of senior level experience to the role. Simon will strengthen the distribution network for the domestic range and oversee growth of commercial pumps and lifting stations and the Kinedo range of showers, trays and baths.

Latterly, Simon was Sales & Marketing Director at Yale, the security hardware company and prior to that spend many years in the white goods sector; working for household names including Whirlpool, LG, CDA and Electrolux.

Commenting on his appointment, Simon Emmons says: “It was business as usual for Saniflo last year with the company staying open to provide essential products and services to frontline organisations. In 2021 the company has not only seen a return to pre-epidemic business levels, but an increase in sales possibly due to pent up demand as well as the strength of the construction sector. To manage anticipated growth, which has also been stimulated by the launch of new products including grease traps, submersible pumps and commercial lifting stations, my appointment is key and I’m delighted to be a part of the Saniflo team. I look forward to strengthening the distribution network for the domestic range and overseeing growth of commercial pumps and lifting stations and the Kinedo range of showers, trays and baths.”

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Last month Saniflo UK welcomed new Business Development Manager for Kinedo, Warren Knowles. Warren’s main objectives are to increase brand recognition, raise awareness of the range of shower cubicles, enclosures, trays and shower baths and identify new contract and specification opportunities.

Prior to joining Saniflo Warren was National Business Development Manager at JT Ellis & Co and is highly experienced in winning contract work, particularly from housebuilders and large construction businesses.

The new addition to the team follows hot on the heels of the appointment of new Sales Director Simon Emmons in January.

Speaking about the appointment, Warren says: “Kinedo offers an outstanding range of shower cubicles and I look forward to continuing the momentum of success that the brand has had with housebuilders and specifiers.”

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Shower brand, Kinedo, is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicola Lees to the position of Business Development Manager. Nicola joined the team on 1st Feb 2020 and has hit the ground running thanks to her extensive knowledge of the sector.

Prior to joining the team at Kinedo, Nicola worked for City Plumbing Supplies (Part of Travis Perkins Group) for five years as a Senior Account Manager. She was involved with new build plumbing contractors and housebuilders and prior to this she worked in sales for over a decade with some of the UK’s leading housebuilders.

Nicola is tasked with gaining specifications with regional housebuilders and to develop sales in the leisure sector as well as within bathroom showrooms. She will also be first line of support for national and independent merchants for both Saniflo and Kinedo.

Outside work the mum of one spends her spare time travelling and is planning a wing walking challenge – just for fun.

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