PLUMBING & HEATING
Editor’s COMMENT
CONTENTS
ISSUE 121 SEPT/OCT 2024
MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS AUTUMN
Welcome to our September/October edition, an unwelcome indicator that summer is over. Fear not, however, there is much to look forward to this autumn. PLUMBEX Dublin is coming to the RDS Simmonscourt over September 11-12 – register now to enjoy free entry and parking, complimentary refreshments, an exclusive goody bag and show- only offers from an impressive array of exhibitors. And later this autumn, the Northern Ireland Plumbing & Heating Awards 2024 is set to recognise leading individuals, companies, products and projects in the industry at a gala awards evening in Titanic Belfast. See p16 for information on how to enter before the deadline of Friday, August 30. In the meantime, this edition includes features on Commercial Plumbing & Heating, Gas Heating & Safety and Heat Pumps, as well as a project profile of an energy-efficient heat pump installation at the new AgTechUCD Innovation Centre in Co Kildare. A new UK government is in place since our last edition, with Labour securing a landslide victory in the July 4 General Election. All eyes will be on whether it delivers on pledges to invest in clean energy, housing and infrastructure, particularly after new Chancellor Rachel Reeves identified a £22bn shortfall in public finances. Alyson Magee
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Products: Our spotlight on Commercial Plumbing & Heating includes Dab Pumps’ Evoplus Lite range pairing rugged design and efficiency with low energy consumption. 28 News & Views: Pipelife has demonstrated its commitment to the Irish market, completing phase one of a €30m investment plan at its Cork manufacturing site in June. 50 In Focus: With one in seven NI homes potentially housing an unsafe gas appliance, Gas Safe Register outlines its plans for this year’s Gas Safety Week (September 9-15). 68 In Focus: Kerrigan Mechanical has completed an innovative mechanical installation for University College Dublin’s new €4.8m entrepreneurship and research facility at Lyons Farm. 91 Products: Warmflow has supplied two AS03 20kW air-source heat pumps, a BT200 Nero Buffer Tank and a two-stage controller for a new-build Credit Union branch in Cookstown. 104 News & Views: Plumbmaster has hosted a successful Golf Day at Dunmurry Golf Club on June 20, raising over £1,000 for its charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support.
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THE TEAM: Managing Director Karen McAvoy Editor Alyson Magee Editorial Laura Barr Publication Manager Jacqui Fairley Production Manager Julie Anne Guiney Digital Creative Manager Jo Hendron Digital Communications Natasha Nelson
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