Zumtobel Luminaires Elevate Modern Aesthetic in Premium Head Office

 

In collaboration with Gilbert & Stamper, Zumtobel and its sister brand, Thorn Lighting, have created a bespoke lighting scheme for Oscar Acoustics’ Headquarters, enhancing the building’s industrial aesthetic, supporting its vision for an inspiring workspace that combines style with sustainability.

Entering the Oscar Acoustics Headquarters can be an almost immersive experience: The interplay of bold colours, carefully selected materials, art objects, light and music creates an extravagant, inspiring atmosphere that immediately captivates the visitor. The perfect place to do business and to bring Oscar’s acoustic and soundproofing solutions to life. Zumtobel has equipped the newly built company Headquarters with state-of-the-art, high-quality lighting: The wide product range from PANOS infinity to TECTON provides an aesthetic solution that complements the ‘industrial’ interior design and enables optimum user guidance, high functionality and energy-efficient use of light.

“Our client wants to inspire. They love to create a truly unique experience for partners and customers who visit Oscar Acoustics,” says Nick Hughes, Sales Project Leader at Zumtobel UK & Ireland. “Our main objective as a lighting supplier was therefore to really understand the corporate vision of Oscar Acoustics and the emotions that surround its Headquarters. In collaboration with the electricians at Gilbert & Stamper, we translated this into a harmonious lighting concept that supports the London chic and rock-star-atmosphere of the building.”

Industrial character, dark luminaires

Situated on a former cement works site, the Oscar Acoustics Headquarters consists not only of offices and showrooms, but also serves as a warehouse and logistics centre. The two buildings feature dark metal panels, modern black window frames, brick walls – both inside and out – and high, open ceilings that expose the building infrastructure. To support the modern, industrial character of the interiors, luminaires with dark finishes and a high-end look were key for Oscar Acoustics’ Managing Director, Ben Hancock.

Specifications that perfectly match the TECTON continuous-row lighting system from Zumtobel. It is installed not just in Oscar Acoustics’ open-plan offices, but also in the warehouse area: while the latter uses black TECTON C luminaires, the offices are equipped with TECTON MIREL tunableWhite, which enable dynamic lighting schedules and promote the well-being of employees.

Flexibility first: Why the customer chose TECTON

“The customer was absolutely delighted with TECTON black. It perfectly matches the metallic details of the interior concept,” says Zumtobel Sales Project Leader Nick Hughes. “They were also very pleased with the flexibility and future-proof technology of the TECTON continuous-row lighting system: installation is super easy and simple; luminaires and spotlights can be added wherever required. As the next generations of the energy-efficient TECTON evolve, they can be retrofitted directly without tools, helping to further ensure Oscar Acoustics meet their ambitious sustainability and energy efficiency goals.”

The BREEAM Excellent and EPC A+ ratings for the Headquarters, place the building above the Net Zero Carbon Standard, proving the company’s commitment to environmental protection. The state-of-the-art luminaires and the LITECOM lighting management system from Zumtobel support the efficient utilisation of lighting energy. The natural light entering the Headquarters, is harvested and the luminaires are automatically adjusted to seasonal and daylight-dependent lighting conditions, resulting in energy savings of at least 25 – 30 per cent compared to conventional lighting systems without control.

Light and acoustics contribute to a sense of well-being

The LITECOM system also enables individual selection of the light colour and intensity.

“The customer can create dynamic lighting scenes,” says Nick Hughes, Zumtobel Sales Project Leader. “They can even choose the light colours to match the occasion – whether it be for Christmas or Halloween.”

Customised, innovative and tailored to the needs of its employees: It’s not just the lighting solutions that contribute to the feel-good atmosphere. The company Headquarters are of course equipped with Oscar’s broad range of acoustic finishes – from sprays, ceiling trims and insulation to plaster. As both headquarters and showroom, they create the perfect acoustic environment for visitors and employees alike, supporting Oscar Acoustics’ quest for well-being.

Aesthetic lighting for a fashionable environment

In addition to the numerous functional aspects of the Zumtobel lighting solution, aesthetics was also of great importance. As Oscar Acoustics did not want an off-the-shelf lighting solution, but one that really suited the individual room requirements, Zumtobel developed numerous creative solutions: The rectangular SLOTLIGHT II luminaires directly above Managing Director Ben Hancock’s desk complement the already chic office environment. On entering the reception area, visitors are greeted by PANOS infinity suspended spotlights, which create a moon effect: producing a pleasant, glare-free brightness.

Lighting the Full Experience- from the inside out

To complement the interior lighting scheme, Thorn Lighting’s luminaires have been thoughtfully integrated to enhance the building’s exterior. The Aquaforce Pro fixtures illuminate the roof spaces, while Black Areaflood Pro II floodlights provide powerful lighting around the building’s perimeter. The car park benefits from the Isaro Pro II, ensuring a well-lit and safe environment for visitors and staff. Additionally, Piaza II LED lights accentuate the external walls, bringing a cohesive and polished look to the outdoor areas that mirrors the sophistication of the interior.

“Well designed, well thought out and innovation-led: Oscar Acoustics’ combines office and industrial applications to create a truly inspiring workspace,” sums up Zumtobel Sales Project Leader Nick Hughes.  Ben Hancock Managing Director at Oscar Acoustics comments, Lighting is almost as important as the architecture itself, when creating a warm and inviting space.  Design is extremely important to me, so I took great care in selecting lighting that not only performed well but also looked the part and fitted with my vision. Zumtobel were able to give me this with their impressive range. We are extremely pleased with the result.“

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RINNAI INTRODUCES NEW INNOVATIONS IN UNVENTED WATER HEATERS & INDIRECT STORAGE SOLUTIONS

 

Rinnai is introducing a wide and comprehensive selection of unvented water heaters to add to and complement the existing range of cylinders solutions.

Key features of the Rinnai unvented water heaters are:

  • Venturi Technology:The units use patented Venturi technology to minimise expansion, ensuring minimal ongoing maintenance and optimal performance.
  • High Efficiency:Engineered to give maximum energy efficiency.
  • Durability:Built with high-quality Duplex stainless steel, the cylinders are designed to last, giving long-term reliability.
  • Ease of Installation:With a user-friendly design, the installation process is straightforward, saving time and effort.
  • Safety First:Equipped with advanced safety features, including a factory-fitted 7bar/90ºC pressure and temperature relief valve.
  • Eco-Friendly:Featuring CFC/HCFC-free thermal insulation, our cylinders are designed with sustainability in mind.

Rinnai continuously expands and updates its entire product offering to include all fuels and appliances for installation as stand-alone units or as part of hybrid systems for larger commercial sites.

The range is available in a wide selection of capacities – from 80 – 500 litres and in the following model types – built in expansion, Solar, Slimline, SuperSlimline, Horizontal, Heat Pump and in Heat Pump 28.

Rinnai’s extensive product range includes a wide selection of electric technologies. Rinnai’s Infinit-E range is an optional three-phase all-electric water storage heater for commercial hot water applications.

All units are fitted with between one and six titanium elements. The KW rating of the Infinit-E range is scalable from 12kw to 72kw ensuring that all units are suitable for a wide variety of applications. All electrical elements can be fitted to a single-phase supply, should site limitations dictate.

Each element within the appliance range has its own controllable thermostat with a temperature range of between 49 and 90 degrees Celsius. All elements are fuse protected and there is no need for expensive sacrificial anodes due to a tough stainless-steel build.

Each cylinder unit in either unvented or indirect version is manufactured with stainless steel adding durability and enabling extensive warranties. The use of stainless steel also makes the Infinit-E range lightweight and easily manoeuvrable and handled when compared to glass-lined variants. The empty weight of the Infinit-E is 54kg maximum.

Rinnai offer sizing and design support for all heating and hot water heat systems – simply contact the design team today for support on your latest project

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UK energy strategists believe that clean and sustainable electrification is presently one of the best modes of reducing carbon emissions, maximise efficiencies and to also lower end-user customer costs.

 Rinnai is determined to offer UK customers assorted options of carbon reducing technology that ensures an improved healthy lifestyle. Rinnai is also keen on informing all UK customers in major changes and developments concerning the international energy market that may affect purchase or power options in the near and far future.

RINNAI OFFERS CLEAR PATHWAYS TO LOWER CARBON & DECARBONISATION

PLUS CUSTOMER COST REDUCTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC &

OFF-GRID HEATING & HOT WATER DELIVERY

 

  • Rinnai’s range of decarbonising products – H1/H2/H3 – consists of hot water heating units in gas/BioLPG/DME, hydrogen ready units, electric instantaneous hot water heaters, electric storage cylinders and buffer vessels, a comprehensive range of heat pumps, solar, hydrogen-ready or natural gas in any configuration of hybrid formats for either residential or commercial applications. Rinnai’s H1/2/3 range of products and systems offer contractors, consultants and end users a range of efficient, robust and affordable low carbon/decarbonising appliances which create practical, economic and technically feasible solutions.
  • Rinnai is a world leading manufacturer of hot water heaters and produces over two million units a year, operating on each of the five continents. The brand has gained an established reputation for producing products that offer high performance, cost efficiency and extended working lives.
  • Rinnai products are UKCA certified, A-rated water efficiency, accessed through multiple fuel options and are available for purchase 24/7, 365 days a year. Any unit can be delivered to any UK site within 24 hours.
  • Rinnai offer carbon and cost comparison services that will calculate financial and carbon savings made when investing in a Rinnai system. Rinnai also provide a system design service that will suggest an appropriate system for the property in question.
  • Rinnai offer comprehensive training courses and technical support in all aspects of the water heating industry including detailed CPD’s.
  • The Rinnai range covers all forms of fuels and appliances currently available – electric, gas, hydrogen, BioLPG, DME solar thermal, low GWP heat pumps and electric water heaters More information can be found on Rinnai’s website and its “Help Me Choose” webpage.

 

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RINNAI AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS SOLUTION FOR HEATING & HOT WATER TO SURREY SPORTS PAVILION

 

Rinnai has given a local community’s much-loved sports pavilion a replacement DHW system which upgrades from its old cylinder system and provides the same peak-time capacity with significantly reduced energy costs along with much lower emissions through utilising the Rinnai R290 heat pump system.

Rinnai offered a choice of solutions all with capital, operational and carbon modelling as part of the offering, so that the decision makers could select the optimum solution for their needs. Based upon the data the site specifically requested an Air-Source Heat Pump replacement.

As a part of the bespoke design service offered by Rinnai three possible solutions were put forward, each with differing recovery times ranging from between two and four hours, with the 2000L in storage staying consistent with the old system’s capacity.

After full consultations with the site and the contractor, the system chosen was the 40kW R290 air source heat pump system. Despite the two other possible systems offering quicker recovery periods the client opted for one single heat pump unit. An additional factor governing the decision was the fact that the 40kW R290 system, incorporating 2 x1000 L cylinders, emitted less carbon and was more economical to run in the long term

Cumulative Running Costs (OPEX) comparing a H1 and a H3 system for DHW

This graph shows the cumulative running costs of each of the three possible systems across a 5-year period. As shown from the data the original system is significantly more expensive to run compared to the H3 systems. With a £46,772.13 or 170% increase compared to the 23kW R290 systems and a £48,251.10 or 186% increase compared to the 40kW R290 system by year 5.

The successful implementation of the Rinnai R290 air source heat pump system at the Surrey Sports Pavilion demonstrates the effectiveness of Rinnai’s bespoke design services and complete packaged solutions. By upgrading to a more efficient and environmentally friendly system, the pavilion now enjoys reduced carbon emissions, while maintaining the necessary capacity for peak-time demand. This project highlights Rinnai’s commitment to providing tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of all type of buildings to experience this service for your next project.

Comparison of Energy Prices of National Gas and National Grid Electricity Between 2025 & 2050

Energy Prices of National Gas and National Electricity Grid

UK energy strategists believe that clean and sustainable electrification is presently one of the best modes of reducing carbon emissions, maximise efficiencies and to also lower end-user customer costs.

 Rinnai is determined to offer UK customers assorted options of carbon reducing technology that ensures an improved healthy lifestyle. Rinnai is also keen on informing all UK customers in major changes and developments concerning the international energy market that may affect purchase or power options in the near and far future.

 

RINNAI OFFERS CLEAR PATHWAYS TO LOWER CARBON & DECARBONISATION

PLUS CUSTOMER COST REDUCTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC &

OFF-GRID HEATING & HOT WATER DELIVERY

 

  • Rinnai’s range of decarbonising products – H1/H2/H3 – consists of hot water heating units in gas/BioLPG/DME, hydrogen ready units, electric instantaneous hot water heaters, electric storage cylinders and buffer vessels, a comprehensive range of heat pumps, solar, hydrogen-ready or natural gas in any configuration of hybrid formats for either residential or commercial applications. Rinnai’s H1/2/3 range of products and systems offer contractors, consultants and end users a range of efficient, robust and affordable low carbon/decarbonising appliances which create practical, economic and technically feasible solutions.
  • Rinnai is a world leading manufacturer of hot water heaters and produces over two million units a year, operating on each of the five continents. The brand has gained an established reputation for producing products that offer high performance, cost efficiency and extended working lives.
  • Rinnai products are UKCA certified, A-rated water efficiency, accessed through multiple fuel options and are available for purchase 24/7, 365 days a year. Any unit can be delivered to any UK site within 24 hours.
  • Rinnai offer carbon and cost comparison services that will calculate financial and carbon savings made when investing in a Rinnai system. Rinnai also provide a system design service that will suggest an appropriate system for the property in question.
  • Rinnai offer comprehensive training courses and technical support in all aspects of the water heating industry including detailed CPD’s.
  • The Rinnai range covers all forms of fuels and appliances currently available – electric, gas, hydrogen, BioLPG, DME solar thermal, low GWP heat pumps and electric water heaters More information can be found on Rinnai’s website and its “Help Me Choose” webpage.

 

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Kingspan Introduces Mineral Wool Pipe Insulation

 

Kingspan Technical Insulation has launched Kingspan K-Roc Pipe Insulation,

an A2L/A2-s1,d0 rated pipe insulation suitable for use on HVAC and building services pipework. 

The product comprises a mineral wool insulation core with a reinforced aluminium foil facing and is available in a range of sizes for various pipe diameters. The insulation core features longitudinal fibres which provide both rigidity and thermal performance, allowing the product to achieve a thermal conductivity of 0.033 W/mK at 10 °C.

The technology used to shape the pipe sections ensures the round shape of the internal diameter is maintained and adheres closely to the pipework. The shape of the internal diameter is unaffected by loss of material at the assembly cut line — helping to maintain a continuous layer of insulation around the pipe and preventing potential thermal bridges.

The product has been designed to allow easy handling and installation. It is supplied in 1.2 m lengths — allowing large sections of pipework to be insulated in a single fix. Its reinforced aluminium foil facing and wide self-adhesive closing lap also makes the assembly process both quick and secure.

In addition, the product is supported by Kingspan’s Technical Advisory service providing guidance for designers, specifiers, consulting and mechanical engineers, mechanical and electrical M&E contractors, thermal insulation contractors’ as well as building services and facilities managers.

Visit the Kingspan Technical Insulation Website for more information

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Tel: +44 (0) 1457 890 400 –  Pipeline Technical Advisory Service: 0808 168 7363

 

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RINNAI LOWER COSTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR EXPANDING LAUNDERETTE GROUP

Rinnai has recently provided a high efficiency water heating solution to a South Wales launderette which needed to replace its old gas boiler as the property wanted to lower operational costs and drive down emissions.

The new owner wants to install new coin-activated washing machines and increase its capacity for more customers. The increase in customers would logically mean an increase in peak demand loading for the hot water delivery system.

The launderette has planned to have 10 washing machines in total but with 2 different models differing in size and hot water consumption.

The site currently employs a low Kw rating gas boiler with 144 liters of built-in internal storage. The current system is only capable of providing 154 liters of peak demand. The new additions of coin-operated washing machines see peak demand increase the loading of hot water delivery to a requirement of 276 liters

The new hot water delivery system needed to reach 276 liters on demand and be able to recover from peak demand conditions within 40 minutes – the average cycle of a coin operated commercial washing machine.

With a peak demand of 276L already determined, Rinnai UK was able to propose a system consisting of an N1300 continuous flow water heater with an additional 300L storage buffer to hold the peak demand for the washing machines. This system can recover the entire buffer in as little as 23 minutes, meaning this system is also able to cope with any further expansion by the customer as the buffer exceeds the peak demand.

Rinnai can demonstrate the benefits of the N1300 system with the graphs below. One highlights the reduction of harmful emissions whilst the other graph proves the financial benefits of purchasing a Rinnai N1300 system. Both graphs measure the benefits over a 5-year period.

The first graph details how much less emissions are released by the Rinnai N1300 system when compared to the currently installed system. Over five years Rinnai’s N1300 offers a 17% decrease in costs.

DHW System – Carbon Emissions Lifecycle

The Graph below illustrates the difference over 5 years when comparing Rinnai’s N1300 to the currently installed system in terms of OPEX costs (cumulative running costs). The Rinnai N1300 will require £13,543.81, whilst the competitor system will cost £16,281.39. This means Rinnai can reduce 5-year operating costs by 17%.

DHW System – Cumulative Running Costs (OPEX)

 

Gas – Prices & Carbon Factor

These are the forecasted gas prices as provided by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

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Rinnai will continue to provide low cost, feasible and technical solutions for any commercial premises aiming to maximise daily operations. Rinnai technology is designed to produce total system efficiency meaning that commercial operators can rely on Rinnai systems to elevate operational output at a reduced cost.

RINNAI OFFERS CLEAR PATHWAYS TO LOWER CARBON & DECARBONISATION
PLUS CUSTOMER COST REDUCTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC &
OFF-GRID HEATING & HOT WATER DELIVERY

 

  • Rinnai’s range of decarbonising products – H1/H2/H3 – consists of hot water heating units in gas/BioLPG/DME, hydrogen ready units, electric instantaneous hot water heaters, electric storage cylinders and buffer vessels, a comprehensive range of heat pumps, solar, hydrogen-ready or natural gas in any configuration of hybrid formats for either residential or commercial applications. Rinnai’s H1/2/3 range of products and systems offer contractors, consultants and end users a range of efficient, robust and affordable low carbon/decarbonising appliances which create practical, economic and technically feasible solutions.
  • Rinnai is a world leading manufacturer of hot water heaters and produces over two million units a year, operating on each of the five continents. The brand has gained an established reputation for producing products that offer high performance, cost efficiency and extended working lives.
  • Rinnai products are UKCA certified, A-rated water efficiency, accessed through multiple fuel options and are available for purchase 24/7, 365 days a year. Any unit can be delivered to any UK site within 24 hours.
  • Rinnai offer carbon and cost comparison services that will calculate financial and carbon savings made when investing in a Rinnai system. Rinnai also provide a system design service that will suggest an appropriate system for the property in question.
  • Rinnai offer comprehensive training courses and technical support in all aspects of the water heating industry including detailed CPD’s.
  • The Rinnai range covers all forms of fuels and appliances currently available – electric, gas, hydrogen, BioLPG, DME solar thermal, low GWP heat pumps and electric water heaters More information can be found on Rinnai’s website and its “Help Me Choose” webpage.

 

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SterlingOSB Zero engineers out carbon

 

SterlingOSB Zero, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, represents a choice of precision-engineered square edge or tongue & groove boards which are selected for applications such as flooring, roofing and offsite cassette or timber frame manufacturing; for practical and economic reasons.   Additionally, although the ‘Zero’ in the name refers to there being no added formaldehyde in the formulation, it also resonates with the brand’s potential to help combat global warming.

 

Interestingly, although formaldehyde is not itself a major greenhouse gas, it can indirectly contribute to climate change by reacting in the atmosphere to form compounds that have climate-related effects; as well as having a detrimental effect on the health of building occupants.  Yet, the environmental benefits to SterlingOSB Zero are much broader.

 

While its burgeoning  popularity can be attributed to an array of technical benefits, in these days of heightened environmental awareness and the push to achieve Net Zero, SterlingOSB Zero can also assist the construction industry to cut carbon emissions.  The board is primarily manufactured from a natural product which in itself locks in CO2 from the atmosphere, with round wood sourced as sawmill residues and co-products in the form of peeled chips. The traditional alternative, plywood, requires the peeling of much larger tree trunks taking longer to grow.

 

West Fraser, furthermore, ensures that all of its wood fibre is sourced from responsibly managed forests via stringent due diligence assessment, carrying chain of custody meaning stocks are conserved by replanting and carefully planned cropping. West Fraser is also investing heavily in a new rail head for its Inverness plant and buys only renewable electricity for the site and has switched from gas power to biomass for its drying process. Across the group, ESG commitments are being delivered, and Inverness is on course to attain its 2030 targets next year.

 

After leaving the factory gates, because SterlingOSB Zero is precision-made, there is less waste on building sites or in MMC fabrication, and the associated costs of disposal to landfill are significantly mitigated.  Contractors also report lower waste in handling because SterlingOSB Zero is more resilient to damage than rival products and is much easier to align when used for tasks like sheathing or laying floors.  The accuracy of manufacture is especially good for producing SIPs panels with no need to “size” boards in the factory or suffer misalignment during installation.

 

David Connacher, Marketing Manager at West Fraser, concludes:

“Environmentally, we are delivering on many fronts; not only helping to lock carbon into well-engineered, low-maintenance, high-efficiency sustainable panel products like SterlingOSB Zero, but we are doing so in a way which is supporting forestry and wider ecological efforts. Across Europe, the company’s target is to become carbon negative by 2030. It is currently on track to have achieved a 56% reduction by 2025 against a 2019 baseline.  A major contributor to this has been to construct the new Inverness plant without fossil fuel sources; instead burning biomass and switching to electric fork-lift trucks along with other changes.”

 

All West Fraser panel products produced in the UK are net carbon negative and manufactured in mills that have obtained the coveted environmental ISO 14001 certification.  Responsibly sourced, the panels are FSC® certified (C012533) and created from locally grown timber, cutting embodied carbon from transportation.

 

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Heckmondwike FB Wins CFJ Award for Education

 

Heckmondwike FB, a leading manufacturer of high-performance carpets, has won the CFJ award for the Education (Schools) category for the Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School project in collaboration with Kier Construction and Westcotes Flooring Ltd.

This accolade recognizes Heckmondwike FB’s commitment to providing hard-wearing and cost-effective flooring solutions for the education sector. The award-winning project showcased the exceptional qualities of Supacord, the company’s renowned fibre-bonded carpet specifically designed for educational environments.

 

Supacord: The Ideal Flooring Solution for Schools

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School project involved the installation of 1400m2 of Supacord carpet tiles in Steel Grey and 48m2 of Battleship entrance matting in Anthracite. Supacord’s exceptional durability, acoustic performance, and aesthetic appeal made it the perfect choice for this demanding educational setting.

“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious CFJ Award,” said Bob Mortimer, UK & Ireland Sales Manager at Heckmondwike FB. “It is a testament to our dedication to providing hard-wearing flooring solutions that are good value for money for the education sector. Supacord has proven time and again to be the ideal choice for schools, offering exceptional performance, comfort, and value.”

Key Features and Benefits of Supacord:

  • Enhanced Impact Noise Reduction: Creates a quieter and more conducive learning environment.
  • Acoustic Backing Available: Further enhances sound absorption for improved acoustics.
  • Hard-wearing: Withstands heavy foot traffic and resists wear and tear, ensuring long-lasting performance.
  • Anti-Fray and Anti-Ravel Properties: Maintains its appearance and prevents unravelling, even in high-traffic areas.
  • Manufactured in the UK for over 50 Years: A trusted and reliable product with a long history of excellence.
  • Available in 42 Colours: Offers a wide range of design options to complement any school’s aesthetic.
  • A+ BREEAM Rating & EPD Verified: Supacord is environmentally friendly and contributes to sustainable building practices.

 

Battleship Entrance Matting: A Perfect Complement

In addition to Supacord, the project utilized Battleship entrance matting, a durable and effective solution for minimizing dirt and moisture ingress. Its anti-fray structure, hard-wearing properties, and low maintenance costs make it an ideal choice for school entryways.

Nominated for more awards

Further to winning this award at the end of 2024, we have been nominated for more awards in 2025.

The CFJ Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in product innovation, design, and installation across various sectors. Winning a CFJ Award is a testament to a company’s commitment to excellence and its contribution to the advancement of the flooring industry.

 

About Heckmondwike FB

Heckmondwike FB is a leading UK manufacturer of high-quality carpets for commercial and residential applications. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Heckmondwike FB has established itself as a trusted name in the flooring industry. The company’s diverse product portfolio caters to a wide range of needs and applications, ensuring that customers can find the perfect flooring solution for their specific requirements.

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RINNAI HIGH-EFFICIENCY HYBRID WATER HEATERS: LOWER ON-SITE EMISSIONS AND MEET PEAK DEMAND AT WEST COUNTRY HOTEL

IMAGE AND STORY COURTESY OF GRAYSON PRICE

 

Rinnai High-Efficiency Hybrid Water Heaters: LowER On-Site Emissions AND Meet Peak Demand at West Country Hotel

A West country hotel has just completed the installation of multiple Rinnai blends ready 20% continuous flow water heaters and bespoke Rinnai storage vessels. The Hybrid instantaneous and storage system has been designed to optimise gas usage and satisfy peak demand without wasteful storage oversizing.

The Hydrogen blends ready and BioLPG ready water heaters offer over 2000 lph (litre per hour) of temperature accurate hot water, rapidly replenishing the bespoke hot water vessel to ensure user comfort and satisfaction.

 

The Rinnai N Series continuous flow hot water heater range offers a more compact, enhanced combustion design that allows for easier installation, superior operational performance as well as ease of serviceability.

 

The Rinnai Sensei N Series is the first ever continuous flow hot water heating unit manufactured with stainless steel heat exchangers to be available in the UK – this gives an extended working life at optimum performance to each of the four models in the range. Added to this are the market leading extended warranties of up to 12 years in commercial environments, which accompany the hydrogen Blend-ready and Bio-LPG ready instantaneous water heaters.

 

The four N Series models are:

  • N1600i giving 954 litres per hour (at 50 degrees rise)
  • N1600e (external) also giving 954 litres per hour (at 50 degrees rise).
  • N1300i giving 775 litres per hour and
  • N1300e also giving 775 litres per hours of temperature controlled hot water at 50 degrees.

 

All the range is also low-NOx (Less than 26ppm meaning they gain additional points under BREEAM) and the futureproofed continuous flow water heater utilises Rinnai’s patented advanced burner technology with a 13-1 turn down ratio – the largest on the market combined with 96% efficiency rating. Integral controls on the units enable the water heater to achieve high efficiencies because of advanced burner control and high modulation ranges.

 

This wide range of modulation means that energy usage is completely optimised as the water heater through smart inbuilt controls will only heat the water to the temperature required thus preserving energy.

 

Rinnai also offers a full range of unvented and indirect storage cylinders – with capacities from 80 -200L.

Rinnai’s H3 range of products include domestic and commercial heat pumps that offer immediate property decarbonisation. Rinnai is determined to provide UK customers with cost effective low carbon solutions towards domestic and commercial hot water and building heating provision.

RINNAI OFFERS CLEAR PATHWAYS TO LOWER CARBON & DECARBONISATION

PLUS CUSTOMER COST REDUCTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC &

OFF-GRID HEATING & HOT WATER DELIVERY

 

  • Rinnai’s range of decarbonising products – H1/H2/H3 – consists of hot water heating units in gas/BioLPG/DME, hydrogen ready units, electric instantaneous hot water heaters, electric storage cylinders and buffer vessels, a comprehensive range of heat pumps, solar, hydrogen-ready or natural gas in any configuration of hybrid formats for either residential or commercial applications. Rinnai’s H1/2/3 range of products and systems offer contractors, consultants and end users a range of efficient, robust and affordable low carbon/decarbonising appliances which create practical, economic and technically feasible solutions.
  • Rinnai is a world leading manufacturer of hot water heaters and produces over two million units a year, operating on each of the five continents. The brand has gained an established reputation for producing products that offer high performance, cost efficiency and extended working lives.
  • Rinnai products are UKCA certified, A-rated water efficiency, accessed through multiple fuel options and are available for purchase 24/7, 365 days a year. Any unit can be delivered to any UK site within 24 hours.
  • Rinnai offer carbon and cost comparison services that will calculate financial and carbon savings made when investing in a Rinnai system. Rinnai also provide a system design service that will suggest an appropriate system for the property in question.
  • Rinnai offer comprehensive training courses and technical support in all aspects of the water heating industry including detailed CPD’s.
  • The Rinnai range covers all forms of fuels and appliances currently available – electric, gas, hydrogen, BioLPG, DME solar thermal, low GWP heat pumps and electric water heaters More information can be found on Rinnai’s website and its “Help Me Choose” webpage.

 

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE RINNAI WEBSITE

or HERE to EMAIL RINNAI

CLICK HERE For more information on the RINNAI product range

 

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AIM’S ACOUSTIC INFILLS TO REDUCE REVERBERATION AT HARTLEPOOL ACTIVE WELLBEING HUB

 

AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing’s cut to fit Acoustic Trough Infills have been incorporated into roof areas at Hartlepool’s new £34.65m ‘Highlight’ Active Wellbeing Hub.  Designed to reduce reverberation in buildings with a high proportion of hard internal surfaces, especially where noise is generated within the building such as sports facilities, the infills fit into the troughs of perforated metal profiles used in structural steel roof decks.

 

The new facility will open at The Waterfront, Hartlepool, in autumn 2025, replacing the town’s ageing 1970s leisure centre. The development for Hartlepool Borough Council is being delivered in partnership with main contractor Wates, a leader in the sport and leisure sector, while the striking design has been created by GT3 Architects.

 

Via SIG Tyneside, AIM has supplied the Acoustic Trough Infills for two large roof areas to Wates’ contractor Chemplas, the North East-based roofing, cladding and glazing company.

 

“The roof design specified acoustic trough infills,” explains Chris Dale, AIM’s Business Development Manager (North).  “Having received profile details from Chemplas, AIM cut the easy to fit infills to suit the deck.  Though a small part of the roof system and a simple product, our Acoustic Trough Infills are a very effective and cost-efficient way to reduce reverberation in a building.”

 

AIM Acoustic Trough Infills are available in a range of densities and are factory cut to suit any trapezoidal profile or perforated standing seam decking.  The infills are stone wool, which is recognised as a good sound absorbing material.  Acoustic performance is dependent on the structure of the deck and the open area within it.

 

AIM manufactures the infills to order.  Typically, products are supplied in seven to ten working days.

 

They are provided in a range of finishes, including plain (natural mineral wool), white or black glass tissue-faced or Mylar sleeved for humid or moist environments such as swimming pools.

 

The Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub is set to have major long-term benefits for Hartlepool in line with the Council’s commitment to regenerate the town, raise aspirations and support improved health outcomes for local people. Funding is a mix of grant money from Sport England, the Council’s Capital Programme, capital contingency funds and borrowing and represents one of the largest investments in Hartlepool for decades.

 

Part of the Performance Technology Group, UK-based AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing has over 30 years of experience in the design, testing and manufacturing of high-quality fire, thermal and acoustic barriers.  The company produces a wide variety of bespoke insulation products to customer specification and a range of standard products.

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AIM’S IMPROVED OSCB AND WCB RANGES MEET RAINSCREEN FIRE PROTECTION CHALLENGES

 

Significant investment in product development and testing for its Open State Cavity Barrier (OSCB) and new Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) ranges has enhanced their suitability for rainscreen cladding systems, says AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing.

 

Open state cavity barriers and full fill cavity barriers are crucial to fire safety within rainscreen cladding on medium and high-rise buildings.   Together they can achieve compartmentation within the void created by the rainscreen cladding. This then provides an effective barrier to the passage of hot smoke and fire behind the cladding system.   The OSCB is installed horizontally to permit free flowing ventilation through the cavity in a vertical plane and the wall cavity barrier is fitted vertically to complete compartment lines.

 

AIM’s six OSCBs allow the ventilation necessary within the wall construction to prevent problems of condensation allowing free airflow and drainage with either a 25mm or 44mm air gap.  They can fill voids up to 425mm (or greater in particular circumstances).  In the event of a fire, heat activates the OSCBs intumescent strip which expands quickly to close the cavity fully.  They offer either a 60, 90 or 120-minute performance for both integrity and insulation confirmed by testing in accordance with ASFP Technical Guidance Document 19 and to the general principles of BS EN 1363-1:2020.

 

For use in cavity voids up to 600mm AIM’s new Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) range is available cut to size or in slab form.  Available in three thicknesses, 75mm, 100mm and 125mm, they prevent the passage of heat, flame and smoke within the cavity for 30, 60 or 120-minute fire rating periods tested to BS EN 1366-4:2021.  This rating makes these wall cavity barriers suitable for medium to high rise buildings.

 

Both the AIM OSCB and Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) products have third party certification issued by IFC Certification Ltd.

 

“The wide scope of test evidence we now have for the use of our OSCB and Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) ranges gives us a compelling fire barrier package for rainscreen cladding,” explains Ian Exall, AIM’s commercial director.

“With new technical literature covering the use of these two products together to achieve compartmentation in external cladding, we aim to make specification and installation more straightforward for specifiers, system providers and installers.”

“We look forward to making further product development and testing announcements during the next few months.”

 

AIM’s OSCBs and Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) ranges are suitable for both new build rainscreen projects and remediation work.

AIM provides technical, specification, training and on-site support.  New Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) and OSCB technical literature can be downloaded at from this LINK

 

 

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