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Warmflow, the manufacturer of some of the most innovative and efficient home heat products, is offering free training across the UK and Ireland. Engineers looking to start installing air source heat pumps or simply brush up on oil installation and fault finding can update their knowledge at one of the seven Warmflow training centres. Warmflow has partnered with several centres to offer OFTEC & BPEC heat pump courses in addition to less in-depth product familiarisation courses. Engineers will learn more about Warmflow’s Zeno air source heat pump with Warmlink remote control technology and the Agentis oil boiler range, which includes the UK’s only AA- rated combi oil boiler. The course will also feature the Zeno range, which includes several market-leading components, such as a Panasonic EVI compressor and a Grundfos circulating pump. Get in contact with your local sales manager or training centre to avail of this free training, or call +44(0)28 9262 1515 for more information. WARMFLOW OFFERS FREE TRAINING
L-R: Thermodial’s Managing Director Turlough Kinane, Projects Director Mark Carrick and Operations Director Alan Keegan.
THERMODIAL MANAGEMENT TEAM ACHIEVES 100% MBO
The management team of Thermodial has completed the 100% buyout of the company with the goal of increasing turnover by 30% to €13 million and growing employee numbers to over 100 people by 2026. Headed by Managing Director Turlough Kinane, Thermodial is a leading operator in the installation and maintenance of commercial (HVAC) and building energy management systems (BEMS) in Ireland. Their clients include Eir, Microsoft, JLL and Super Valu, as well as institutions in the public, education and leisure sectors. The buyout sees Turlough Kinane, Alan
Keegan (Operations Director) and Mark Carrick (Projects Director) acquire the remaining 45% shareholding from the founders, giving the trio 100% ownership of the company. Turlough commented, “We have built a strong reputation in the market and have been successful in being accredited with four ISO standards. That combination of client trust and expertise has enabled us to broaden our services and to grow the BEMS side of the business. This provides a diversified base to continue our growth story.” www.thermodial.ie
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TOOL MONSTER TECH TOUR HITS SERC’S NEWTOWNARDS CAMPUS
Tool Monster Tech Tour hits SERC’s Newtownards Campus. Plumbing and Electrical apprentices enjoyed a skills day with a difference when popular YouTubers PB Plumber, Nick Bundy and CP Utility Solutions visited SERC’s Newtownards Campus for the Tool Monster Tech Tour. The event, in partnership with KNIPEX and Velocity Pro Gear, two of the biggest tool and bag companies in Europe, offered the apprentices and trainees the opportunity to get hands-on with state-of-the-art equipment, try out new tools, put their skills to the test in competitions and visit the pop-up shop, which offered apprentice discounts. Sam Lyttle, Deputy Head of School Construction, Engineering and Skills for Work, said the Tool Monster Tech Tour provided their Level 2 and Level 3 Plumbing and Electrical apprentices and trainees with an “enriching learning experience” and a great opportunity to meet and engage with the popular YouTubers
during what turned out to be a fun skills day. www.serc.ac.uk - www.toolmonster.store
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