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Plumbers are on the level with Stabila
With clear and easy to follow markings and engineered to the highest standard for ultimate durability, the Plumber’s Installation Level from Stabila is an essential piece of kit for the installer that makes marking out and measuring up a quick and simple task. A must-have for any plumber’s tool bag, the Installation Level has a number of key features that are simply not available on standard spirit levels, ensuring accuracy on every job. M... [more]
HVCA BECOMES B&ES ON 1 MARCH 2012
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is rebranding and from 1 March 2012 will be known as the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES). The HVCA, established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers, adopted the HVCA name in 1963. Bob Shelley, President of the HVCA comments, “ Back then, of course, that’s exactly how the majority of the members would have described themsel... [more]
National Air Conditioning and Refrigeration show in March 2012 : six big-name sponsors confirm their support
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show is taking place at the NEC on 13-15 March 2012. Six major sponsors have confirmed their backing for this event. Climate Center is sponsoring the Business Intelligence Theatre; Gram and Hoshizaki are sponsoring the networking area; LG is sponsoring the technical seminar programme; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is sponsoring the visitor registration area; and Panasonic is sponsoring the Heat Pum... [more]
InstallerLive 2012 announced new dates : 14-16 October at the NEC Birmingham in 2012
InstallerLive, the only national show dedicated to plumbing, heating and renewable installers working in the domestic and commercial sector, will run from 14-16 October at the NEC Birmingham in 2012. EMAP , show organisers announced these new dates in response to visitor and exhibitor feedback. InstallerLive will again open on a Sunday which proved incredibly popular for visitors and exhibitors this year but end on a Tuesday, with opening time... [more]
Energy price war : gas bill cuts and ways to enhance savings
A new energy price war has broken out with announcements from two major energy suppliers that they will cut their gas prices. British Gas has cut its electricity prices by 5%, while SSE has said it will cut gas prices by 4.5% in March. These follow an announcement on wednesday 11th from EDF Energy that its gas bills will be cut by 5% after a decline in wholesale prices. It is thought the other energy firms will follow suit with similar price c... [more]
