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WOLSELEY UK ACQUIRES HEAT MERCHANTS AND HEVAC LTD
GRANT AERONA³ R32 AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP WINS TOP AWARD
The Grant Aerona³ R32 air to water, air source heat pump range has been awarded heat pump product of the year at the prestigious National ACR and Heat Pump Awards 2022, beating off some very strong competition. It’s the second time that the Aerona heat pump range has been recognised at these prominent industry awards, the first being after its initial launch in
Mark Lohan, recently appointed by Wolseley to the role of Managing Director, Ireland.
Wolseley UK has acquired Heat Merchants, Tubs & Tiles and Hevac Ltd in Ireland. The three businesses combined have revenues of circa €150 million and employ over 400 people in 47 locations across the Republic of Ireland. All jobs, and the individual brands, will be retained. The transaction also includes the acquisition of other successful brands including Tube Company of Ireland Limited; Polytherm Heating Systems Limited; Origen Energy Limited and Aluminox Limited. Simon Oakland, CEO of Wolseley Group commented, “This is another exciting acquisition that takes Wolseley Group into a new geography. These businesses have performed strongly in their own markets and represent a real opportunity to share best practices and also leverage the investment programme that has seen us really develop the Wolseley proposition including a market leading digital suite.” Mark Lohan, recently appointed by Wolseley to the role of Managing Director, Ireland, said, “This is a very exciting chapter, as there are currently plenty of opportunities in the Irish market. The formal completion of the acquisition means we can now focus and build on the momentum and financial security that the teams in the businesses have successfully produced over recent years.”
2018 when it was highly commended. The win also comes on the back of Grant being awarded ‘Best Renewable Energy Product’ at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Show 2022 for their HVO biofuel compatible Grant Vortex condensing oil boiler. Judges were impressed with the Aerona’s performance across all criteria including the benefits for customers and installers,
energy efficiency and other key features. Welcoming the latest award, Barry Gorman, National Renewables Sales Manager, Grant said, “With heat pump systems, there is no single design solution that satisfies 100% of all installations, but what is unique about the Aerona³ heat pump is its incredible versatility.” For further information visit www.grant.eu www.grant.eu
WARMFLOW EXPAND INTO EUROPE
Leading NI boiler manufacturer, Warmflow, welcomed a delegation of Spanish customers to its state-of-the art 150,000sqft manufacturing facility in June. The customers were given the opportunity to see how the Lisburn-based firm manufactures its award- winning home heating range – which includes
A delegation of Spanish customers got the Warmflow treatment during their recent visit to the manufacturer’s Lisburn factory.
was a great opportunity to showcase our state-of-the-art manufacturing in Northern Ireland to international clients and educate our Spanish customers on our over 50-year company history. “At Warmflow, client relations are a top priority, and we were delighted to invite international clients to see the quality and passion with which all Warmflow home heating products are made.” www.warmflow.co.uk
the UK and Ireland’s only AA rated combi oil boiler, hot water cylinders and Zeno renewable technologies including one of Europe’s most efficient air source heat pumps. Warmflow use only market-leading, high-quality materials and cutting-edge manufacturing processes to produce reliable, innovative and efficient products. Warmflow’s International Sales Representative, Lewis McNiece, said, “This
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