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Recotherm is an established company that has built high quality climate control systems for indoor swimming pools since 1985.
Recotherm developed a unique concept in 1991, which was an industry milestone when launched. Previous experience with heat pumps showed that the technology was often under utilised and therefore expensive to run, so they set about a redesign that utilised the properties of ‘fresh air’.
This concept breakthrough set the tone for Recotherm products for the next 25 years.
Recotherm’s Martin Killen advised ‘Recotherm’s mission is simple, we want to engineer the best product for the job, for the best price, ensuring efficiency and running costs are at the forefront of our thinking and to develop new ideas whenever viable.’

Recotherm products offer several advantages, they offer

• Products built specifically for the swimming pool environment.
• Utilisation of ‘Fresh air’ for better climate control
• No use of harmful refrigerants
• Ultra Low running cost
• Reliability, and are ease of maintenance
• Simple installation with a flat pack solution for difficult sites, the systems need only to be connected to a heating circuit, low amperage electrical supply and return and supply ductwork and condensate drain
• Large screen monitor for easy operation
• Internal or external location

Why Recotherm use Fresh Air
Simply it replaces stale air with fresh warmed air, thus Chemical odours, stuffiness and condensation are removed.
With modern controls, efficient heat reclamation units and a modern custom designed ventilation strategy; Fresh air systems easily become more economical than refrigerant based dehumidifiers.

Recotherm are always innovating in their product features and can offer additional enhancements such as:
SCENT SOLUTION
This introduces fragrance into the air meaning that you can choose from a range of aromas making the pool hall smell like a spa experience
REMOTE MONITORING.
Recotherm units can be fitted with extra sensors and a SIM chip, to eliminate mis-diagnosis in the event of problems meaning wasted site visits are eliminated and a return to service speeded up.

Recotherm design and build their products in the UK and are available to consult with you and your technical advisors to engineer a perfect solution.
Please contact Recotherm for more information

Unit A Astwood bank Business Park, Astwood Lane, Astwood Bank, Redditch
Worcestershire B96 6HH

Tel 01527 894533
www.recotherm.co.uk
Email: sales@recotherm.co.uk

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Never one to stand still, Giant Peach New Media is introducing another brand new addition to its portfolio of communications media, this time targeted at exhibition and events organisers and their myriad of customers, that currently sell and buy stand space and utilise the events to spread their messages amongst visitors and attendees. The new addition is also relevant to companies wanting to video their CPD presentations for sharing on digital platforms.

This new offering will allow these customers to spread their messages far wider, to individuals and businesses that have not attended the shows or events themselves but who are keen to find out more about what was on offer – and perhaps what they missed by not being a part of the event. It’s a service that event managers will warm to as a value added service, offering exhibitors who want to take advantage of the resident film crew at an exhibition or event the chance to video their stand and key messages to pump out across the digital networks to ensure the highest possible coverage for their investment at the show through every possible media.

It’s an extension of the recently launched podcast option that has seen companies providing information to Giant Peach to translate into podcast broadcasts, utilising the words and images that customers can provide to be seen through the BusinessNet Explorer portal or through the BNE YouTube channel. This exciting new offer involves Giant Peach providing a live recording of the company’s offering at an exhibition or at an event or CPD presentation with the benefits of seeing and meeting that company’s senior people with a relevant platform in the form of the exhibition stand or backdrop and even possibly the opportunity to see the products or services being made available, there in front of the camera – and even seen operating or in action if that is feasible. Giant Peach offers the full package including a high quality video team to record the message and provide post-production services to enhance the quality of the delivery of the message, to maximise its impact. In the case of a CPD presentation, the opportunity exists to stay on afterwards and record an interview with a senior member of a company’s team to give them a second bite at the cherry for added value digital activity.

One of the first users of the recently launched podcast service said that in five minutes of audio visual, he could get across messages that would take several well-crafted media releases, read multiple times, over a number of hours to understand: “You only need to show someone an idea once on camera whereas you may need to explain it over the phone or in writing several times before the target audience gets to grips with the message you’re trying to share,” he said. The same sentiments are relevant for the new service on offer from Giant Peach.

Giant Peach CEO Mick de Leiburne says: “People are always looking for new ways to share news and messages with their target audiences and this new offer is a logical and natural progression of what we have been offering for years using the BNE portal and more recently extending that to a podcasted format.

“This is a value added service offering marketing communications collaborative opportunities. In this case, each podcast will have its own URL making it linkable and shareable through a customer’s own social media and email updates – expanding the scope of the message sharing exponentially. It’s a simple and relatively inexpensive way of increasing exposure for news stories and product information through the modern use of audio visual activity, shared through the digital networks that exist. It’s a simple but effective way of sharing key messages with your prime audiences.”

Giant Peach New Media offers the whole package from planning the shoot to providing the film crew at the event and producing the finished item to share on You Tube and through the many additional media available in this day and age.

“For brand and event managers looking for exciting new content opportunities and with the increasing importance of video in web sites and in social media, it’s a natural progression for companies looking to widen their sphere of influence,” says Mick de Leiburne. “Not only is it an effective new medium – properly planned, it’s an enjoyable one to be a part of and a very personal one that allows you to be right there, in the offices and workplaces of your target audience and as they travel around during their working day, right across the UK and further afield, simply by making a few clicks on their laptop or mobile devices. It’s a simple concept that enables a complex communications opportunity to come to life quickly and effectively. If you’re ready to embrace the new communication opportunities that the new digital technologies allow, Giant Peach can help you join the podcast revolution!”

For more information on how you can spread the word through this exciting new medium, contact Mick de Leiburne via newmedia@BusinessNetExplorer.com or mobile 07971 081 620. Or you can head for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-LLRE7HG_U to hear from Mick direct.

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Taking cues from British countryside heritage, Norfolk-based manufacturer of rustic shepherd huts, the English Shepherd Hut Co, prides itself on its range of traditional huts; designed with modern convenience in mind.
Shepherd huts were traditionally used for shepherds to shelter in remote areas whilst tending to their flocks. The portable units were built from wood or corrugated iron and featured a stove for warmth and a window for keeping an eye on the sheep. Modern agricultural machinery has all but eliminated the needs for such huts, but nostalgia for tradition and heritage has led to a new demand for portable accommodation for weddings, festivals, campsites – and even as offices, garden rooms and playrooms.
Huts, such as the company’s Poachers Hut, feature all mod cons including bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens and seating space thanks to ingenious interior design that maximises every inch of available space.
Unlike a lot of portable accommodation the flushing toilet is not a chemical loo. The company specified the Sanicompact with integrated macerator from Saniflo. The ideal WC for compact spaces where mains drainage is unavailable, it was recommended by local plumbing contractor, R Weston Plumbing from Langham, Norfolk, who now install the units as standard in a number of the company’s huts.
The Sanicompact has an automatic push-button flush connected directly to a water supply and needs no cistern. It also features a wash basin inlet so grey waste water can also be processed through the macerator if required. Waste is discharged via 32mm pipework either to a storage tank or to the nearest mains.
Product innovation is the cornerstone of the English Shepherd Hut’s ethos and new products are launched regularly to meet the dynamic needs of the leisure sector. Recently the Aquarius – a posh, portable toilet block for weddings and events – was launched as part of the Shepherds Rest range. It provides upmarket showering and WC facilities and is available for hire or sale. Wanting the latest in contemporary fittings, the company used Saniflo’s Saniwall so that modern, wall hung sanitaryware could be specified. The Saniwall is a built-in frame system with an integrated dual flush cistern and macerator pump. With two extra side inlets it can take waste from wash basin and a shower as well as the WC.
Craig Nield owns and operates the business from his manufacturing plant in Norfolk;
“Saniflo products have enabled us to develop huts that do away with the need for chemical loos. Customers are happy to pay a bit extra for nice, clean-smelling bathroom facilities whether it is one of our accommodation huts or our bathroom blocks. They not only look nice, but are easy to use and offer home from home comfort. Our next range, The Neptune, will be launched in the very near future and is an upmarket loo block for events featuring Saniflo macerators. We’ve worked out the optimum size waste storage tank to ensure our products overcome the ever-present problem of over-flowing toilet facilities at festivals and events. We’re grateful to our plumber, Sam Weston, for his expertise which has enabled us to develop a great range of Shepherds Huts.”

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Saint-Gobain PAM’s cast iron Ensign and EEZI-FIT drainage systems have been awarded the top rating for their Classification of Reaction to Fire of A1.

Both ranges of products were tested at the Warrington Fire Research Centre to EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2006.

Says Marketing Manager for Saint-Gobain PAM UK, Mike Rawlings:  “Many buildings are not protected enough against fire hazards.  It means that fire can spread rapidly, destroy the building in a short time and, more importantly, jeopardise the lives of occupants.

“If a fire breaks out, the first objective is to slow down its horizontal and vertical spreading.  Drainage systems should be selected so that they resist the passage of fire and do not feed it.

“This is important because above ground drainage systems will pass through a separating wall and floor.  They need to withstand fire and not provide open breaches and, for a given time not allow the passage of fire, smoke, heat or combustion from one area to another.

“Both Ensign and EEZI-FIT do not burn or melt producing molten droplets like DDPE and unlike plastic based systems only produce minimal smoke and fumes, which is often the biggest killer if there is a fire.  It is the safest material available for fire safety and, depending on the severity and duration of the fire will likely remain standing and operational.”

For further information about Ensign and EEZI-FIT cast iron drainage systems contact:  Saint-Gobain PAM UK, Sinclair Works, Station Road, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5AD.   Tel:  01952 262500.  Email:  sales.uk.pam@saint-gobain.com.   www.saint-gobain-pam.co.uk.

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The benefits of Timbmet Engineered Components (TEC®) compared to Timber are explained in a new brochure that underlines why the company is at the forefront of innovation in the largely traditional timber industry.

Manufacturers and installers will find that Timbmet’s multi layered construction of TEC® offers stability and stress performance far in excess of Timber. These highly engineered wood products – available in four key species – are made by joining/gluing multiple pieces of material together.

TEC® is designed to provide uniform performance; a flawless appearance free from nots, splits and staining; reduced levels of waste; and savings on material yield costs and labour costs.

“We hope that we can help our customers to see the benefits of using Engineered Timber” says Justin Hayward from Timbmet. “Timbmet is so confident that you’ll see improved results using TEC® that we can provide working samples for you to trial.”

Compared to solid wood, TEC® could save approximately 25% on material yield costs; made to measure components could also result in 30% less waste and lower associated costs. Waste is also produced at the source of manufacture which means it is recycled back into other wood products.

Labour costs are also reduced because of ease of storage and assembly of the quality controlled product.

Mike Thompson of Biker Group says: “We now use engineered Red Grandis for all our doors and windows because of its quality, performance, stainability and sustainability, and because it is economical and 100% FSC® certified.”
TEC® is available in European Oak, Sapele, Redwood FSC® or PEFC certified, and FSC® certified Red Grandis, exclusive to Timbmet in the UK.

Julian Connelly of Patchett Joinery says: “Red Grandis being a hardwood, the consistency of the grain means no imperfections appear after painting. The result is a high performance, low maintenance material that ensures higher value for our customers.”
Timbmet can offer a comprehensive off-the-shelf range and the capacity to manufacture bespoke components, plus the fact that all TEC products are FD30 fire certified. The range includes Window, Door and Stair parts, in addition to Sandwich Panels, Insulated Sandwich Scantlings and Glulam Curtain Walling.
If you would like to learn more about how engineered timber can benefit you in the manufacture and installation of windows, doors and stairways contact marketing@timbmet.com .

Further details on Timbmet’s full range of TEC products and the new brochure can be found at www.timbmet.com . Hard copies are also available by contacting marketing@timbmet.com

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Effective heating controls are a vital part of an efficient central-heating system. Heating controls manufacturer ESi says it makes huge sense to look more closely at the options.

ESi offers a range of programmers from a simple 1 Channel version to a 3 channel Multi-Purpose Programmer which enables housing providers to comply with Part L of the Building Regulations by providing separate timed heating control for living and sleeping zones in a home, whilst also providing timed control of hot water. These programmers also feature a “Landlord” option to encourage social housing tenants to allow access for annual maintenance, often a real challenge for landlords.

ESi has developed a unique new electronic dual Cylinder Thermostat – a revolutionary new energy saving product. It is a direct and economical replacement for traditional mechanical dual cylinder thermostats. It offers real safety and energy saving benefits and provides accurate temperature control with a clear and informative LCD display. Hot water can be stored at any temperature between 25 and 65 degrees C. It has the added advantage of a weekly automatic one hour “boost” that can be set at a time that is best for the homeowners. This “boost” lifts the temperature of the water in the cylinder to above 60 degrees C to eradicate any legionella bacteria. This results in substantial energy saving compared to traditional systems storing the hot water at a constant 60 degrees C.

Most homes in the UK still tend to have a single heating zone – and the only control in the rooms is by thermostatic radiator valves. When a new central-heating system is installed, it’s possible to fit a full zone control that has different pipe loops and separate thermostats for two or more areas. This can offer significant energy savings.

ESi offers a range of zone valves which are a direct replacement for existing valves if they fail. These are very quiet in operation and now come with an industry leading five-year warranty. They are easy fit components, with a simple clip on/off detachable actuator head and an option of a ‘plug and play’ cable.

Take a closer look at ESi’s offering at www.esicontrols.co.uk.

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Marshall-Tufflex’s new Cable Management catalogue is the must-have resource for specifiers and electrical contractors wanting the latest product and technical information at their finger tips.

The 328-page catalogue details a raft of new product and system developments from the UK’s market-leading manufacturer and supplier of cable management systems, together with in-depth information and images of its established range.

Innovations include:

• Sterling Curve – a development of the ever-popular Sterling range, this data compliant containment system with a curved lid looks great, is easy to clean and impossible to clutter. The triple compartment profile measures 167mm x 50mm and is available with an antimicrobial BIO option.
• Firefly – an innovative clip system that holds power and data cables in place in the event of fire, keeping escape routes free and accessible. For use within or outside mini trunking, maxi trunking or conduit. Compliant with BS 5839-1.
• Data mounting frame for all-curved Odyssey profile – developed in response to customer requests. Available in a standard finish or as a BIO antimicrobial system to control harmful bacteria.
• Fittings with built -in bend radius control (Sterling Profile 1 and Sterling Curve).
• A new range of Power and Data Desk Modules added to the Underfloor to Desk range
  Moulded single piece fittings for Profile 2 – new single piece moulded couplers, end caps and internal/external bends for Profile 2 that are easier to install and give a neater finish.
• Wire Basket – Standard and Fast Coupling Wire Basket systems. The Fast-Coupling system is quick and easy to assemble in just 4 seconds, with no tools required thanks to an integral push-fit coupler which connects the basket lengths together and gives the system excellent strength and rigidity.

The 2016/17 catalogue also includes detailed information on a number of key Marshall-Tufflex products, for example MT Supertube, Cable Protection Guard and GRP systems, information about colours and finishes available, advice on accessing the Specialised Solutions service and the Same Day Collection service.

“Our latest catalogue is essential reading for those specifying and installing cable management systems,” said Richard Beale, Marshall-Tufflex Commercial Director. “Not only does it contain information on our latest product developments and full details on our existing ranges it also outlines our technical support, customer service and work in the community around our manufacturing sites in East Sussex. We know that when you buy a Marshall-Tufflex product there are high expectations and we don’t take this lightly. We work hard to ensure our products meet the highest standards and are totally committed to customer satisfaction.”

Pick up the new catalogue from leading electrical wholesalers or view/order via:
www.newcatalogue.co.uk

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Trimble Delivers Next Generation Version of its
Amtech ProDesign for Electrical Contractors and Engineers

Featuring Improved Workflows for Electrical Contractors and Engineers

Trimble has introduced the next generation of its popular electrical design software, Trimble® Amtech ProDesign, which enables contractors to perform full electrical design and calculations to British Standard 7671.

ProDesign is an innovative solution for the design of low- and medium-voltage projects of all sizes, complete with robust calculations, comprehensive manufacturer specific data and sophisticated reporting to provide a complete design environment. It enables users to produce schematic drawings of electrical systems quickly and easily while providing alternative design scenarios with the click of a mouse. ProDesign also makes it easy to verify the design is compliant with current UK electrical engineering standards and best practice.

Building on the success of its previous generation, Amtech ProDesign provides improved workflows to manage the complete engineering process from initial design to commissioning, as well as enhanced capabilities for touchscreen use. Engineers can expect improved productivity while managing circuit loads within a consumer unit and distribution board.

“Amtech ProDesign is an ideal solution for the UK electrical engineer to manage electrical design and calculations,” said Martin Holmgren, director of marketing and engineering for Trimble’s MEP Division. “The next generation Amtech ProDesign allows electrical engineers to significantly improve productivity while staying on top of today’s demanding standards.”

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Amtech ProDesign is available now through Trimble’s MEP Division in the UK. Additional information is available at: http://mep.trimble.co.uk.

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LG has launched its new range of residential air conditioning equipment,
the Econo, (ref: E09EM / E12EM), the Libero-S, (ref: P09EN / P12EN / P28EN / P24EN), and
the Libero-R, (ref: D09RN / D12RN / D18RN / D24RN).

All have had an upgrade and now come with Wifi options and a ten-year smart inverter compressor warranty, reflecting the reliability of LG units, as well as a stylish redesign to add to its successful ARTCOOL Stylist, the Mirror and the Prestige units.

These new energy efficient units are simple to install and come with easy to use controls and a large magic display allowing you to check the unit’s energy usage. They’re easy to open and simple to clean which lengthens the units’ lifespan. Features include very low noise levels – just 19dB for the 9k and 12k models, fast cooling and heating, smart control – with Wifi option- and Gold-finTM coating protecting the surface of the outdoor heat exchanger from wear and corrosion.
These new units incorporate high pressure blade fans which provide indoor air flow rates 15% higher than conventional systems. The outdoor unit features high efficiency wings that create high efficiency cooling and heating and a 9m long power airflow corridor that provides a cooling response that is faster and more powerful.

Brochures can be downloaded from partner.lge.com/uk, or you can email LG HVAC.marketing@lge.com for more information.

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Co-operation between leading pump manufacturer Wilo UK and Burton-upon-Trent based MCS approved installation company Renewable Heat UK has seen an existing anaerobic digestion plant on a livestock farm expanded and extended to maximise the benefits it offers the farm– Broom House Farm at Oakethorpe, north of Derby.

Renewable Heat UK saw a number of opportunities in the project and with the support of Wilo products, set about introducing new elements to the existing system to show huge improvements in the systems’ output. The newly expanded system saw the inclusion of nine energy saving pumps – Wilo Yonos-MAXO and Wilo Stratos models – that are amongst the most energy efficient pumps on the market.

The new improved anaerobic digestion system offers a raft of benefits that are all making a huge difference to the farm. Now all organic matter produced on the farm can go directly into the digester. This includes cow muck, old bedding, old feed, hedge clippings from around the farm and any other organic matter generated. The system draws methane off the top of the system using it to fire an engine generator that generates 250mW of electricity – 10% of which powers all the electricity required by the farm with the other 90% going to the grid – producing enough electricity theoretically, to supply a small village. The engine in the system has no radiator – it directly heats a large header tank to dissipate the heat, and this water is then pumped around the site using the Wilo pumps to share the heat across the site.

The low methane slurry that is the waste product of the anaerobic digestion can then be spread on the fields, benefitting from an 80% reduction in smell as a result of the anaerobic process that has resulted in a major reduction in complaints from the farms neighbours. In addition the fertiliser is activated far more quickly on the fields after digestion, rather than having to lie on the fields for some time waiting to start the assimilation process.

But the benefits don’t stop there. The heat generated by the system’s engine sees the drinking water for the cows heated to 30 degrees C which has resulted in an 8-10% better milk yield and the cow shed is heated to 20 degrees C resulting in faster growing, healthier calves on the farm as well. Healthier animals require far less antibiotics, reducing cost and other fears regarding the long term use of such drugs on animals which contribute to food supplies for human consumption. The cows also benefit from better quality feed as in the past feed was put out and left for the cows to eat. Now fresh food is put out every day and the old feed goes into the digester.

Rob Ridley says the partnership with Wilo has paid off handsomely: “We were delighted by the help Wilo was able to provide and the farm is benefitting hugely from the newly extended anaerobic digestion system. It’s a model for livestock farms across the UK that could be benefitting from a similar holistic approach to raising stock, maximising milk yields, generating high quantities of electricity, much of which goes to the grid providing additional income for the farm. It’s not just a win, win situation it’s a ‘win to the power of four or five situation’ when you step back and take a closer look at all the benefits the system offers the farm.”

“We were delighted to be involved in the project,” says Wilo UK’s Morgan Warren-Ross. “It’s always rewarding to be involved in a project that offers something slightly different, and the success of this one is far reaching and offers serious opportunities for other livestock farms to learn from the installation and to benefit from additional income streams.”

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