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Movers and Makers

• Albion Valves (UK) Ltd has secured ATEX approval across its range of stainless steel valves, in order to simplify complex European legislation compliance for their distributors. ATEX is a directive from the European Union which requires member states including the UK to comply with a specific set of health and safety regulations designed to minimise the risk of fire or explosion arising from dangerous substances in the workplace. The new directive will become mandatory in April 2016.
• BSRIA has launched its ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Performance Evaluation in Non-Domestic ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøs Guide – an introduction to the tests and methods in non-domestic buildings – which is available to purchase from the BSRIA bookshop. The guide is an introduction to ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Performance Evaluation (BPE) and focuses on new, existing and refurbished non-domestic buildings and aims to inform those involved in the design, construction, operation and/or management of a building about the current performance.
• Security specialist Abloy UK has launched the white paper ‘Effective and Energy Efficient Access Control in Commercial ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøs’.  Since the launch of the government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), companies are now finding greater emphasis placed on how much energy is wasted in commercial buildings. Abloy’s white paper explores the differences between the locking solutions available, and makes recommendations on the best solutions for energy efficient access control.
• Pegler Yorkshire has launched a brochure on its range of Terrier radiator valves, which includes manual, thermostatic, programmable and decorative valves. The information on thermostatic radiator valves includes installation instructions and system design considerations, and a section on how using controls can make a difference in the energy efficiency of the home.

Log wood boiler
A SOLARFOCUS Therminator II log wood boiler has been installed at a newly built home in Scotland. Dave and Lesley Ellis were living in Hampshire and had just retired when they decided to move to relocate to Scotland, and build a house from scratch. After carrying out some research, the Ellis’ selected the SOLARFOCUS Therminator II 40kW boiler.
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Heating system
Flexenergy’s Flexalen pipe was specified for Plymouth city council when a new district heating scheme meant re-routing the pipe network from new gas boilers to serve offices in the Council House. The Civic Centre, located alongside the Council House, had a gas boiler system which served the council offices. The Civic Centre is being serviced separately to enable its disposal for redevelopment. The Council House will now be fed from the new Guildhall boiler installation via the underground heating pipework. The company says the Flexalen pipe was selected due to its enhanced thermal properties, low embodied carbon, ease of installation and 50-year performance warranty.
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Door entry panels
Security company Videx has introduced a new series of digital door entry panels with advanced features for building access control. The 4212 panel is claimed to be vandal resistant and best suited to low, medium and high-rise apartments, student accommodation, business establishments and housing association properties. Further features also include an integrated wide angle (155°) 570k pixel camera and proximity reader. The company claims the new panel is capable of calling up to 1,000 apartments and includes coded access for up to 2,800 codes.
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Air source heat pumps
Earth Save Products has announced the release of its ESP Varimax air source heat pumps. The units are Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accredited, with a claimed A++ energy related product rating. The company says the products already meet the performance standards set to be introduced in 2019. Two unit sizes are currently available – The 4 – 12kW and 12 – 20 kW output versions, and full system design and installation training is provided free of charge.
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