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Saint-Gobain PAM: Saint-Gobain PAM UK extends Blutop small diameter water and sewer pipes range

(12/03/2010)

Saint-Gobain PAM UK has further extended its family of small diameter water and sewer pipes through the addition of a range of 125mm products. The Blutop™ range's 110mm product was launched in early 2009 and was joined by a 90mm range in the summer of last year. All Blutop™ products meet the performance requirements of the new version of BS EN 545 which is set to become the standard specification for pipes in the UK later this year. Blutop™ draws on technologies in both ductile iron pipe s... [more]

Saniflo: Saniflo endorses Cut the VAT coalition

(08/03/2010)

The Experian report, launched last month at the House of Commons, indicated that a VAT cut to 5% for the labour element of repair maintenance and improvement would encourage home improvement, discourage the black economy cowboy operators and encourage the rehabilitation of empty homes to habitable green standards. Saniflo has endorsed the aims of the ‘Cut the VAT’ coalition as they believe it would lead to a dramatic improvement in older UK homes. Paul Newson, MD of Saniflo, commented, “ O... [more]

Spelsberg: Spelsberg releases IP65 HT Series thermostats for trace heating and frost protection applications

(04/03/2010)

Spelsberg’s new IP65 HT Series for trace heating and frost protection applications comes ready-assembled off-the-shelf saving installer’s time and money in specifying and assembly. The HT Series incorporates tough TK enclosures and versatile RK DIN rail terminals and there is the option of bespoke units, providing a flexible solution for a range of application areas. Maintenance Engineers, process companies and building services providers can reduce the overall cost and complexity of tempera... [more]

Saint-Gobain PAM UK: Ensign drainage system provides complete above and below ground drainage solution

(01/03/2010)

Saint-Gobain PAM UK has recently published a new 88-page catalogue featuring all the latest products within its Ensign drainage system, which provides the commercial, industrial and public sector building industries with the complete above and below ground drainage solution – whatever the application. The only drainage system tested and kitemark approved to BS EN 877, Ensign offers specifiers, contractors and installers a fit-and-forget solution which outperforms all other materials. Ensign c... [more]

Stonearth: Stonearth launch new ranges of wash stands made of natural stone and bamboo

(22/02/2010)

Bamboo is eco-friendly, durable and versatile. Bamboo is 3 times harder than some of the best known hardwood around and yet it grows up to 15 times faster. It is no wonder that Bamboo is fast becoming a furniture making material of choice. kbb Birmingham will see Stonearth launch five new ranges of wash stands, primarily made of solid oak and natural stone. And the bamboo range will certainly be a new innovation to the bathroom market in UK. The “Yan” and “Jun” Bamboo vanity stands wi... [more]

Scottish Water: Panton McLeod helps improve water purity for Scottish Water customers

(15/02/2010)

Panton McLeod has signed an agreement with utility giant Scottish Water to provide its services on more than 400 underground water storage tanks across the country over the next six months. The new deal will help keep drinking water supplies across Scotland at their purest levels. The deal is the latest high-profile work that Panton McLeod has provided for Scottish Water. For the past 15 years, the firm has provided expertise in cleaning and repairing water structures across Scotland – which ... [more]