Uncategorized

Bathroom Conference Confirmed

The Bathroom Manufacturers’ Association (BMA) has confirmed that the next Bathroom Conference will take place on October 14th 2008 at the Forest of Arden Hotel, Meriden, Warwickshire. The Bathroom Manufacturers’ Association, which organises the event has chosen sustainability as this year’s focus for the conference.

Plumbers’ Vans Go Automatic

Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles have introduced clutchless transmission systems to their Combo CDTi and Vivaro Vans, both of which are popular with UK plumbers.

Wind Farms Make Profit Thanks to Subsidies

According to new industry figures, generous subsidies combined with very high prices for electricity and oil have helped onshore wind farms turn high profits, with a single wind turbine capable of generating around £500,000 of profit per year.

OFTEC Fights the Oil Boilers’ Corner in Brussels

OFTEC (the Oil Firing Technical Association) is putting pressure on the EU to ensure the UK and the Republic of Ireland continue to use oil for boiler heating and cooking.

Install Solar Thermal Without Planning Permission

Following pressure by solar thermal manufacturers, plumbers, home owners, green organisations and trade bodies, the government has now amended that planning permission rule to allow installation of solar thermal systems without the need for a planning permission.

Watford Shows the Green Way Forward

Some of our Watford plumbers have recently shown some enviable interest in the environmental debate, which is making headlines everywhere these days. The discussion about global warming and whether it is solely a result of human activity is open for debate and has attracted acres of press coverage. However, a group of fathers and their children in Watford have taken part recently in a an attempt to set a new world record.