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05/082019

The winner of the Heating Installer Awards 2019 is…

Following hundreds of entries, a judging day where a panel of industry experts whittled down the entries, a peer-reviewed technical challenge and a huge public vote, the winner of the Heating Installer Awards 2019 has been decided.

Tony Dumble of Unequaled Heating was announced as the national winner during a presentation at industry trade show, Installer2019, on 8th May 2019. Representing the South East, Tony impressed the judges and the public with flawless craftsmanship, smart problem-solving and high attention to detail. Tony was closely followed by the national runner up, Grant Gundelfinger of Mayfly Group Ltd from Yorkshire.

Sponsored by Danfoss, Geberit, Glow-worm, Polypipe and Stelrad, and supported by media partner Installer Magazine, the annual awards scheme celebrates the achievements and raises the credibility of plumbers and heating installers who deliver top quality work and excellent customer service on a daily basis, showcasing the superstars of the industry who often go unnoticed. In addition to industry-wide recognition, Tony scooped amazing prizes at both the national and regional stages of the competition, including an Apple watch, a Dash Cam and a money-can’t-buy trip to the Danfoss HQ in Denmark. Previous winners have also noted a significant increase in business after their award win, meaning that Tony can now look forward to a busy few months.

Speaking of his accomplishment, Tony said: “It has been a tough competition this year and I’m absolutely over the moon to have won. There is so much out there now, so much good quality work, so to be recognised for mine is fantastic. I’ve been chatting to some of my colleagues about the Danfoss trip and that’s a prize I’m definitely looking forward to!”

Runner up, Grant Gundlefinger said: “I’m chuffed to have won for Yorkshire, I’m still blown away by that so to now be runner up in the UK is brilliant. It’s hard to express what it means, when you’re up against such professionals it’s really an honour to get this recognition. To be announced as the runner up really gives me the confidence to say yes, I belong.”

The Heating Installer Awards 2020 will open for entries later this year with exciting developments set to be announced soon. For further information and to register interest for next year’s awards, please visit www.heatinginstallerawards.co.uk, follow us on Twitter @HIAwards, Instagram @heatinginstallerawards and Facebook @HeatingInstallerAwards, and keep an eye on the hash tag #TurnUpTheHeat.

05/022019

Polypipe sets installers new PolyMax mission at Installer2019

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Polypipe is returning to Installer2019 to set installers and engineers a new PolyMax mission.

The Polypipe team will be setting visitors a new mission. Information on how to enter the new PolyMax prize draw campaign, and the chance to get hold of PolyMax sample packs will be available from stand C40.

Polypipe is looking for international men and women of mystery, with installers, plumbers and heating engineers given the mission to win the top prize of a three-day trip to Paris or a range of high-octane adventure experiences including introductory helicopter lessons, scuba diving for two, and super car race days.

PolyMax can be used on a wide range of home improvement and refit projects, including hot and cold water systems. Once installed, the slim and sleek fittings, available in 10mm, 15mm, 22mm and 28mm diameters, cannot be removed without the release tool, meaning the system is a leak-proof and reliable solution for plumbers at every skill level.

Installer2019 also offers another chance for installers and engineers to join the company’s growing Registered Heating Engineer Network (RHEN) community.

This community is designed to help grow the business of sole traders by providing hands-on experience, training, advice and support, and to make it simple to be part of a large group of connected professionals.

Further benefits of the RHEN include access to BPEC training and accreditation at the state-of-the-art Professional Development Centre, and a range of marketing support services.

Visitors to stand C40 will also be able to see Polypipe’s extensive range of traps for domestic applications. Each trap has BioCote coating technology which reduces blockages and odours by killing 99% of bacteria.

The trap range is manufactured with finned seals and designed with Polypipe’s brand new Fit-Rite technology, aiding insertion and removal to keep installation simple and reliable. The traps also use improved threaded nut fixtures for added product assurance and integrity, once in position.

05/022019

Manta Ecologica Arrives in the UK at Installer2019

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Manta Ecologica is the original Italian Water Purification Manufacturer dedicated to installers, and now for the first time Manta Ecologica presents the Manta Method in the UK.

The method encompasses the first integrated solution for starting or improving your business with water purification of heating and cooling systems. It is not just limited to a simple product range, the methodology will also help installers improve their income.

See the team at Installer2019 on stand E155, where they will have special offers for their unique products dedicated to installers, including the largest range of descaling and power flushing pumps, chemicals for heating and cooling systems, water analysis kits, dosing units, fireside de-scalers and much more.

Manta products are to be distributed by partner in the UK by RICO Industrial Services Ltd. It has been operating since 1990 and are centrally located in the UK. Originally a maintenance company servicing cooling & heating tube and pipework, it has now expanded to offer a complete dedicated resource.

04/302019

Triton back by popular demand with racing game and Elite Lounge

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Triton Showers, the UK’s leading shower manufacturer, is thrilled to be returning to this year’s Installer Exhibition at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.

Following its success last year, Triton will be back with its ultimate driving challenge in the ‘Need for Speed’ interactive game. Attendees can compete to get across the finish line first with a chance to win a T80 Pro-Fit every hour, offering the perfect fit for those seeking ease of installation. Other prizes include a Pro-Fit Shower Kit or a branded gilet.

Triton will also be hosting the Elite Installer Lounge where visitors can relax and refuel with fifty bacon butties up for grabs in both the morning and afternoon on each day of the show.

While Triton is traditionally known for its showering solutions, the manufacturer has recently launched a range of instantaneous water heaters. The Instaflow heaters are available in a range of outputs including 5.4kW, 7.7kW and 10.1kW, supplying hot water on demand to a variety of commercial applications.

Neil Wilson, Trade Marketing Manager at Triton Showers, comments: “This year’s show isn’t about us exhibiting products in a traditional sense, it’s more about the relationships we can build with installers and promoting our training offering for both qualified plumbers and apprentices.

“We can’t wait for the first InstallerMERIT event which will give us the opportunity to recognise the great things that people are doing in the community as well as thank key individuals that we have worked closely with over the past year.”

For all this and more, make sure to register for free tickets to YOUR heating and plumbing trade show, Installer2019.

04/302019

Put your skills to the test with Operation Tool Talk

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Expert Trades are bringing the first live assault course designed for installers to Installer2019

Expert Trades is going bigger and better than ever before at Installer2019 by testing installers’ tool knowledge to the extreme as they get their hands dirty working their way through Operation Tool Talk, a course of innovative sponsor brands, with the fastest soldiers winning prizes!

The top prize of the day is a brand new Baxi boiler for the installer at the top of the leader board on the last day of Installer2019! Over the three days of the show and the pre-campaign for Operation Tool Talk, Expert Trades will be giving away £7000 worth of tools as well! To enter, competitors just need to be registered on the following link: http://bit.ly/2IT6PlJ

04/102019

TradesTalk bring its weekly Twitter chat and more to Installer2019

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Installer2019 is excited to announce that TradesTalk will be at the show promoting the new podcast and the #Tradestalk family.

Featuring interviews with tradespeople, construction industry innovation and perspectives, a dedicated section on mental health, TradesTalking is free to download on iTunes and Podbean.

TradesTalk itself started life as a Twitter chat for the trades back in 2017 and is now a thriving social media community. The weekly Twitter chat, which takes place every Tuesday from 8-9pm, looks at all topics relevant to the trades, from workwear and tools to marketing and paperwork. The chat regularly trends in the UK. Welcoming guest co-hosts and holding special events, including a game of video charades at Christmas it is always active. One of the highlights was a 24-hour tweetathon held to raise money for Band of Builders, which saw the TradesTalk account taken over by the likes of Ideal Boiler Man, Wera Tools and PB Plumber.

In 2018, TradesTalk branched out into live events and held its first panel discussion at a trade show, live-streamed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, with a line-up of tradespeople discussing their working lives and taking questions from the audience – both in the room and online.

The TradesTalking podcast is the latest addition to the TradesTalk family and will be followed by a website, offering all the best bits of TradesTalk in one place.

The TradesTalk team will be at Installer on stand A153 – go and say hello, pick up some merch and find out more about why you should join the #TradesTalk conversation.

04/042019

Viessmann to launch new Vitovalor PT2 micro-CHP system at Installer2019

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Viessmann’s new Vitovalor PT2 micro-CHP system, which will be more energy-efficient than a heat pump, is to launch at the Installer2019 trade show on 7-9 May.

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Under the new, stricter EU energy labelling scale, which comes into force in October 2019, Vitovalor PT2 will have the highest possible Energy-related Product (ErP) rating of A+++. This corresponds to an annual seasonal efficiency of up to 192%, making it a serious alternative to heat pump systems. Not only is the Vitovalor easier than a heat pump to add to an existing heating system, it has a 40,000 kWh heat load demand, double that of an air source heat pump, and generates electricity as well as heat. It can generate enough electricity to cover the basic demands of an average household, save up to 40% of household energy consumption and reduce CO² emissions by up to 30% compared to separate heat and power generation.

The Vitovalor PT2 is equipped with Viessmann’s brand new E3 control platform, which provides faster and more reliable communications between the end-user, installer and Viessmann. The system is quicker to assemble thanks to fewer flue and pipe connections.
Vitovalor PT2 micro-CHP system, which will be more energy-efficient than a heat pump, is to launch at Installer2019 and the All-Energy Show in May.
The Vitovalor PT2 will have the highest possible Energy-related Product (ErP) rating of A+++. This corresponds to an annual seasonal efficiency of up to 192%
The Vitovalor PT2 is equipped with Viessmann’s brand new E3 control platform, which provides faster and more reliable communications between the end-user, installer and Viessmann.

Darren McMahon, Viessmann Marketing Director said: “This is Viessmann’s third fuel cell product in less than five years, reflecting the investment by Viessmann in this technology. Over 2,000 units were installed in Europe last year. Vitovalor PT2 has even higher levels of efficiency and is super-easy to install and operate, making it more attractive to a growing installer base and to customers. We’re anticipating a great deal of interest in this new product.”

Now with fully-integrated hydraulics and a footprint of just 0.72m², the new Vitovalor comes in pre-assembled modules that are exceptionally easy to install. The unit includes a 220-litre integrated stainless steel hot water cylinder that replaces its predecessor’s 45-litre cylinder. This makes it more suitable for larger properties. The new Vitovalor is now available in four heating outputs – 11, 19, 25 and 30 kW.

03/212019

RF Solutions is bringing the brand new Mainslink-Pro to Installer2019

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As the leading light in the RF industry, RF Solutions is taking things to another level with its new Mainslink-Pro.

Recently released, the Mainslink-Pro will be on display at the RF Solutions stand for installers to see first-hand. The Mainslink system has become popular due to its ability to save time and money on installation when a cable run is awkward or expensive to achieve. Alongside the Mainslink-Pro will be the original Mainslink system as well as a variety of RF Solutions’ other remote-control systems.

Along with that, installers will be able to get all the latest details on RF Solutions yet to be released product Multilink.

The team at RF Solutions will also be running a competition at the stand where some great prizes are up for grabs. If you don’t win anything, then fear not as there will also be small giveaways to take advantage of!

To see RF Solutions’ stand and experience the UK’s leading heating and plumbing trade show, register for you free tickets now!

03/212019

Debuting FIX247 bringing brand new products to Installer2019

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Devon-based FIX247 have been supplying fixings and power tools to the trade since 2009 and now for the first time it’s bringing its customer-based service to Installer2019.

FIX247 supply top products from the biggest brands in the construction industry. It offers trade service, at trade prices, to trade only.

At Installer2019 the team from FIX247 will be exhibiting a full range of fixings, sealants, drill bits, plumbing and heating sundries and power tools. They will also have new products on show in the form of rubber end caps and caddy straps.

For anyone looking to pick up some kit, FIX247 is trading at their stand, so be sure to head over there and register for your free tickets to Installer2019 now!

03/132019

Atlantis Tanks is bringing the heavy artillery to Installer2019

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Atlantis Tanks supply the nation with bulk liquid storage tanks for oil, diesel, Adblue and water. Operating in the business for 14 years, the Atlantis team are passionate about what they do because it affects the lives of families just like theirs.

They offer high quality, bespoke and reliable tanks that are the unsung heroes of our modern world, battling the elements and working hard to heat and maintain rural communities. Much like their tanks, the team works hard to deliver impeccable service to customers throughout the UK.

The Ferryhill based company will be bringing its brand of legendary products and customer service to the Ricoh. Installers can expect to see Atlantis’ tremendously popular bunded plastic 1000 litre tanks as well as its bunded steel 800 litre tank.

To get hands on with the tanks, register for your free tickets to Installer2019 now