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Renewable Heat Incentive and boiler replacement schemes can help meet carbon emission targets
This year, UK greenhouse gas emissions plummeted by 8.6%, mainly due to the recession rather than new measures introduced by Government. The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) forecasts an annual 4% reduction in carbon emissions to 2022. As the economy improves, the Committee highlights the need for a required ‘step-change’ in the Government’s approach in key areas to achieve this target, including improvements in home energy efficiency. B... [more]
New incubator in Sheffield looking for imaginative inventors
An incubator, with a mission to create product stars in the future, has been created in Sheffield. Gripple and Loadhog have created Incub to realise the dreams of embryonic entrepreneurs by fast tracking their product concepts to market through a unique collaborative approach. Incub, which will be housed in a new 5,000 sq m facility in Sheffield, is looking for imaginative inventors in any sector, who may lack the required skills, equipment or... [more]
Drain Doctor expects to continue its sustained year on year growth in 2010
Drain Doctor Plumbing has voiced its commitment to further expand its business at its sixteenth annual franchisee convention. Staff who attended the long weekend of business presentations and social events in the historic Warwickshire town of Stratford-upon-Avon heard a bullish opening presentation from chairman Freddie Mitman, who remains optimistic about sustained growth prospects for the company throughout 2010 and beyond. He said: “In many... [more]
Pegler Yorkshire opens rod extrusion plant in Doncaster
Pegler Yorkshire has opened its new rod extrusion plant, a pivotal part of its operations at the Doncaster works and the only fully integrated rod extrusion production plant in the UK. The opening of the new plant represents exciting times for Pegler Yorkshire. The investment has allowed Pegler Yorkshire to remain independent thereby avoiding the volatility of the markets. Improvements in health and safety and environmental responsibilities of... [more]
Four Seasons' acquisition of Berkeley Controls expands the Group's capability into building controls
Four Seasons Group (FSG) has acquired Berkeley Controls Group Ltd (BCG) for an undisclosed sum. BCG is a controls company with the ability to offer energy reduction solutions to clients operating in the UK, Europe and Middle East from offices in High Wycombe and Leicestershire. The acquisition of BCG adds a significant new skill set to the Group, supporting Four Seasons ability to offer clients the ability to reduce energy bills and comply wi... [more]
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