NEWS
HEATING AND PLUMBING ENGINEERS URGED TO UPSKILL
FOR ENERGY TRANSITION
Electrical contracting certification body NICEIC is urging heating and plumbing engineers in Northern Ireland to upskill in low-carbon energy solutions. Consumer interest in renewables is rising amid heating cost inflation and a rolling out of government support for green home upgrades, said NICEIC, which has launched new qualifications in Solar Thermal Hot Water and Heat Pumps. The UK government recently confirmed a Clean Heat Market Mechanism will be implemented from April 1, setting targets for heating appliance manufacturers to sell a set proportion of low-carbon heat pumps against fossil fuel boilers. In addition to a £6bn funding pot for cutting energy use and bills in around a million homes UK-wide in the Autumn Budget, the UK government has allocated an additional £1.25bn to the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund for insulating or retrofitting 140,000 homes. Paul Collins, Technical Director at NICEIC, said, “The range of low carbon technologies available now is vast. Those installers who do invest in good training and have a solid understanding
Pipelife Ireland employees celebrate reaching 21+ years of service at its Cork manufacturing site.
LONG-TERM STAFF MEMBERS RECOGNISED BY PIPELIFE IRELAND
Pipelife Ireland, a leading manufacturer and provider of plastic piping systems, has recognised 29 employees for at least 21 years of service and dedication to the firm. Its longest-serving staff members were presented with an engraved watch and certificate to acknowledge their long service at the Whites Cross site, which previously operated as Cork Plastics before its acquisition by Pipelife International in 2021. Pipelife’s 21-year service celebrations continued with two UK team members, Jim Delaney and Rab Wilson, subsequently acknowledged
for their length of service. Specialising in the extrusion of polyethylene pipes, Pipelife offers industry-leading products for the heating and plumbing, water pressure, electricity, cable ducting, gas and agricultural sectors. Drawing on more than 50 years of manufacturing experience from its production plant in Cork, it has been at the forefront of developing innovative products and offers expertise in the design of heating systems including wall, ceiling and underfloor heating. www.pipelife.ie
NEW ROLE AT SONAS TO DRIVE BRAND AWARENESS AND MARKET EXPANSION
SONAS Bathrooms, a renowned brand in Ireland’s KBB sector, has promoted Louise Murphy to the newly created role of marketing director. Demonstrating a wealth of experience and a strong track record as head of marketing at SONAS, and previously as marketing director at Citroen, Louise brings a deep understanding of the company’s goals and an unmatched commitment to its success. Having played a key role in brand development in SONAS in recent years, initially as a marketing consultant and then joining the company as head of marketing in 2022, Louise will play a pivotal role in driving brand awareness and supporting the brand’s recent expansion into the UK market. An expanded remit under the new
of electrical requirements, will be better placed to unlock the opportunity.” www.niceic.com/training
Louise Murphy, Marketing Director Sonas Bathrooms.
role adds responsibility for ESG, reflecting SONAS’ commitment to sustainability. Louise said, “I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to serve as the first marketing director at SONAS. The increase in the company’s marketing investment has supported the transition from a distributor of bathroom products to become an asset-light manufacturing bathroom brand.” www.sonasbathrooms.com
Paul Collins, Technical Director, NICEIC.
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