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There’s a new twist to the tales of Aeon’s stainless steel Twister radiator technology. Twister720 has joined the family alongside the Twister180, Twister360 and Clipper.

Boasting three synchronised twists along each of its bars, the new Twister720 design reveals alternating brushed and polished surfaces that create a sculptural, ripple effect.

Its contemporary appearance makes Twister720 particularly suitable for any modern living space. Yet it is also versatile enough to look striking in a more traditional environment.

Numerous applications, both horizontally and vertically, are possible for this unique, pioneering style. Available in 200cm height/length only, Twister720 can be ordered with five, seven or nine bars (more than nine bars by special order). Outputs range from between 775 watts and 1395 watts.

Prices start from £604 plus VAT for a five-bar Twister720 (220 x 60 mm) which is suitable for hot water systems and can be delivered within 4-6 weeks. The nine-bar Twister720 model is also compatible with electric only and dual fuel systems.

Radiators in the Aeon Collection are made from the highest-grade solid stainless steel. All designs in the hand-finished range carry a 20-year guarantee.

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For 2009’s Ecobuild, single ply and green roof specialist Flag-Soprema Ltd presented its Soprema systems for the first time. These include the Duoflex lightweight structural waterproofing, Sopralene elastomeric and Alsan liquid waterproofing systems, all of which were shown together with the company’s diverse range of extensive and intensive green roofs. At 70m2, both the stand and the products on display reflected the diversity and increased size of the range. The company’s TPO single ply membrane range, manufactured using an innovative formulation of non-toxic EPR modified polyolefin liner is rot-proof, puncture, UV and wind shear resistant, and highly adaptable to structural movement.

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Pioneering Daikin VRV climate control technology for commercial buildings is extended with the introduction of new and upgraded VRVIII models with higher COP/EER ratings for both heat pump and heat recovery ranges.

Heat pump range

Efficiency has been increased in the heat pump range with a redesigned small footprint 8 HP model with a COP of 4.50 (+5,4%) and EER of 4.29 (+6.5%) and the addition of a high COP 12 HP model with a COP of 4.37 (+10%) and an EER of 3.89(+12%). Combinations of existing small foot print models and the upgraded 8 HP model offer improved energy efficiencies in variety of configurations, whilst overall efficiency throughout the high COP range also benefits from the inclusion where possible of the new 12 HP high COP model.

Heat recovery range

The extended VRV heat recovery range also benefits from the high COP upgrade and returns the best efficiencies currently available on the market and this is the first time that Daikin has introduced a high COP heat recovery range alongside a small footprint modular range. Upgraded 8 HP units with a COP of 4.31 (+5%) in cooling mode and 4.38 (+2%) in heating mode plus 12 HP units with a COP of 3.84 (+4%) in cooling mode and 4.24 (+1%) in heating are available in stand-alone format. The modular series benefits from the addition of an upgraded 8 HP model and a new high COP 12 HP model.

All the new models also feature automatic refrigerant charging and testing, saving time and ensuring an optimum refrigerant charge for top performance.

Continuous heating

Combination systems using heat recovery models also provide continuous heating during defrost and oil return cycles since only one outdoor coil at a time is defrosted, allowing the other units to continue to provide (reduced) heating capacity to the entire system, resulting in a higher integrated heating capacity and a significant increase in user comfort.

Year round cooling

VRVIII heat recovery models also feature a year round cooling option (known as technical cooling), allowing cooling even at ambient outdoor temperatures down to -20° C and supporting piping lengths to 165m or 1,000m in total. The technical cooling facility can be set up in the field. Rapid changeover from cooling/heating is also possible whilst the ability to control each zone separately – heating or cooling only those rooms where it is needed – keeps operating costs down to a minimum.

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The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld two complaints from Klober about an advertisements by The Proctor Group in relation to its roofing underlay Roofshield. In particular, the ads included such claims as Roofshield “Was often imitated but never beaten”, offered “Superior vapour permeability”, was “Still the best” and “The only breather membrane with ventility” (ventility refering to the ability to be both air permeable and vapour permeable). The ad also claimed that “…this superior membrane … continues to offer the highest performance of any breather membrane available today”. While the Proctor Group agreed to remove the claims in what is described as an informal resolution, the ASA had received similar assurances in July. Klober Managing Director David Arendell commented “Our air-open membrane Permo Air is 13% more breathable and offers lower water vapour resistance than any other underlay currently available. It is disappointing that we had to make two complaints to the ASA but we are now satisfied that Roofshield ads will no longer contain these misleading claims”. The adjudications are recorded on the ASA website on 22nd October and 16th July.

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With the drive towards more thermally efficient construction, the risk of condensation in the roofspace has increased dramatically. Roofing ventilation specialist Klober has introduced a 'Condensation Risk Analysis' service to help determine ventilation requirements. This has proved invaluable to both specifiers at the design stage and contractors when tendering. Klober Technical Manager Graham Copson commented “Demand for such information has grown with increased use of 'non-ventilated' systems. Problems are by no means restricted to complex roof designs or situations where heavy vapour creators such as power showers and wet rooms are used”.

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Cable management specialist Marshall-Tufflex has received a resounding thumbs-up from its customers, with a large number of those canvassed so happy with the service the company provides that they think nothing can be added or improved.

The Hastings-based manufacturer regularly asks customers for their views, with its most recent Customer Service Survey highlighting satisfaction with on-time – and correct – deliveries, supportive delivery staff and the overall service and product quality provided.

Debbie Ensell, commercial office manager at Marshall-Tufflex, said: “We are committed to best practice and strive to deliver the highest standards of customer service. We understand that our customers require faster, easier and more cost-effective solutions with superior levels of support services. Customer Service Surveys help us to ensure that these very high standards are continually maintained, whilst identifying areas where improvements can be made.”

The latest cable management Customer Service Survey went out to Marshall-Tufflex customers across the UK. In several areas, including overall service, sales staff being knowledgeable, deliveries being correct and on time, delivery staff being helpful and invoices being clear and correct, the business recorded its highest levels of satisfaction since 2003, with scores close to excellent.

Marshall-Tufflex prides itself on quality, professionalism and, above all, accuracy of delivery, valuing the opinions of its customers so highly that it conducts twice yearly surveys to gain their views.

It also quizzed electrical contractors for their opinions of the business. Findings from this survey highlighted product and service quality, as well as availability, as reasons for remaining loyal to the Marshall-Tufflex brand, whilst the vast majority of contractors disclosed that it is their product of preference when installing cable management solutions. Almost 97% of respondents also rated the technical support that Marshall-Tufflex provides as either very good or excellent.

Contractors questioned did suggest ways in which Marshall-Tufflex could improve its service, for example by looking at ways to reduce installation costs with new, plug & play product ranges.

“We take our customers’ views very seriously and so these surveys are an opportunity for us to take those views on board and address any shortfalls,” concluded Debbie Ensell.

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Energi Holdings is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of renewable technologies and specialise in the design and installation of solar and wind energies.

Energi Holdings works with clients across the public and private sectors including educational establishments, social housing associations, commercial and residential property developers and the agricultural industry to reduce fossil fuel derived energy bills and cut carbon emissions.

Public sector organisations can benefit from up to 50 per cent government funding towards the cost of their installations and Energi Holdings are experts in enabling businesses to access this.

With companies and businesses now legally required to ‘green-up’ their operations, one way to meet regulations is to install solar or wind power. Energi Holding’s technologies can be used to comply with the Merton Rule, Code for Sustainable Homes and other associated planning policies.

Energi Holdings offer its clients a complete bespoke solution and holistic consultancy service – helping clients access funding, designing systems, providing installation and offering ongoing monitoring, evaluation and maintenance.

Recent projects completed by Energi Holdings include the largest installation of solar photovoltaic panels at any educational establishment in the U.K. at the University of Central Lancashire. The panels will generate 36,800 kWh of electricity every year- enough to power more than 500 laptops. Video Link to University of Lancashire Project: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5-TFsg4B3SY

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A positive solution

The temptation for small children to press against elevator and glass screen doors can lead to fingers becoming trapped in the gap between the frame and the doors when opening.

Simple to install, ELEVATORGUARD significantly reduces the risk of entrapment by closing the gap and protecting the pinch points with flexible and durable brush filaments.

ELEVATORGUARD is also effective in sealing against draughts and wind noise, helping to maintain air-conditioned environments and increase passenger comfort levels.

Features

• Extensive range of anodised, painted and plated fascia finishes available
• Simple to install, complete with all fixings
• Fulfils the requirements of EN81
• Fire retardant option available

From elevators to automatic and platform screen doors, ELEVATORGUARD protects passengers by reducing the risk of entrapment in the gaps between sliding parts.

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Hamilton Litestat’s Hartland range of wiring accessories has been utilised within a prestigious development of classical Georgian country Homes at Ide Hill Park near Sevenoaks. The housebuilder, Millgate Homes, has featured these high quality products to enhance the interior of this top end development.

The Ide Hill Park development is an exclusive parkland estate into which this award winning developer is building eight country residences. Each of these houses has its own private gardens of around an acre, with stunning views over the North Kent Downs. The homes also share some 31 acres of rolling parkland, benefiting from a mature arboretum consisting of Beech, Cedar, Oak and Scots Pine, with an under storey of rhododendrons and azaleas.

Steeped in a rich history of royal connections and distinguished persons, Ide Hill Park was once the hunting ground of Henry VIII, where it provided a secret rendezvous point for the king and his future queen, Anne Boleyn of Hever.

To create a contemporary twist within each of these traditionally styled homes, Millgate Homes specified the Hartland wiring accessory plates in a bright chrome finish. By featuring white inserts these plates offer the desired opulence which suits the up-market image of this exquisite project. Media plates for satellite TV systems have also been installed to provide neat solutions that minimise the distraction from the original architectural features.

Due to the Hartland’s slimline plate and system versatility it is ideal for this type of top end development,” said Alison Hamilton, Director of the Hamilton Litestat Group. “The availability of a suite of products enable the cover plates to be matched across a whole scheme as, unlike other ranges, this plate can be featured as box fit, or grid fix and has the option of secret screw fixings all of which are available in a whole range of finishes to create the ‘look’ that the developer requires. As grid fix is available we are able to manufacture special plates to suit the developer’s exact requirements. These plates can include power centres that feature switches and fuses for various pieces of kitchen equipment including dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, fridge freezers etc., as well as media plates for Satellite TV installations.

This type of wiring solution also enables the contractor to satisfy the developer’s requirements for the latest hi-tech devices, particularly as this range can feature Eurodata outlet sockets which can be used for sound distribution and lighting control systems.

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