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ALBIONAPPOINTSAREA SALESMANAGERFOR SCOTLANDANDNI
Albion Valves (UK) Ltd, one of the UK’s leading valve suppliers, has appointed Billy Ritchie to represent Albion in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Billy will hold the role of Area Sales Manager for the region. His role will see him working closely with our network of independent merchants, as well as contractors and consultants within the area. Billy has a wealth of experience and knowledge, having held senior management positions within the valve industry for over 18 years. He has previously been responsible for securing and delivering many prestigious building services projects, setting him in good stead to service the supply chain in conjunction with our Projects Support Team. “I am looking forward to working closely and supporting Albion’s merchants in Scotland
and Northern Ireland,” Billy said. “Throughout my years in the industry, I have observed Albion become a leading player in the valve industry and become a desired brand amongst contractors and consultants as a result of their comprehensive, quality offering and the project support services that they now offer.” Darren Baxter, Albion’s Sales and Marketing Director, added: “We are delighted to have Billy on board. From his time in the industry, he has many key relationships which will no doubt help him to develop the area and it will certainly bring a lot to our business. He will be making his way around all of our loyal customers in the area in due course.” T: 07913 122468 E: britchie@albionvalvesuk.com www.albionvalvesuk.com
Albion Area Sales Manager for NI and Scotland, Billy Ritchie.
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Fuels for Ireland, along with OFTEC and UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), has launched The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating (TAZCH). TAZCH brings together the entire liquid heating fuels supply chain with manufacturers of boilers and those who service them, to highlight the critical role which advanced, sustainable, synthetic and biofuels can play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from heating in Ireland. It comes as research by consultancy firm
AECOM claims new liquid heating fuels could dramatically reduce emissions from domestic home heating. Its report - A Review of the Irish Residential Heating Sector – said the use of bioliquid blends in existing kerosene-based home heating systems is a viable way to transition away from complete reliance on kerosene oil. The analysis found a 50% bioliquid/kerosene blend would be optimal for the transition, in terms of attaining significant emission reductions while
remaining affordable for households. Further, the report concluded that, of the bioliquid-based options for heating, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) would deliver the greatest reduction in carbon emissions, at 86% per household (currently using kerosene) over a 10-year period. Fuels for Ireland is a membership organisation, representing companies that import, distribute and market liquid fuels
and operate forecourts. www.fuelsforireland.ie
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