Thermo-Floor News

2009

Thursday 17 December, 2009
Thermo-Floor Install At Luton Sixth Form College

Thermo-Floor has recently completed a 4000m2 installation providing a heating or cooling system at Luton Sixth Form College for Vinci Construction Ltd, the main contractors on the project.

Neil Evans, Managing Director of Thermo-Floor, explains: "As well as providing state of the art education and sports facilities, the key aims for the £56 million new build project were to use energy efficient systems and sustainable materials. This will ensure future funding in the next 70 years can be spent on education and services to students, and not on maintaining and heating old and inefficient buildings".

"Aside from energy efficiency gains, underfloor heating and cooling systems provide a healthier environment because of a more even and regulated temperature. For a college or school this is paramount as the working environment has a massive impact on the effective learning time".

"Traditional central heating systems are simply not as effective as the next generation underfloor heating and cooling systems in this type of environment."

Thursday 22 November, 2009
Thermo-Floor Scoop Best Use Of PR

Thermo-Floor has picked up the much coveted Built Environment Marketing Award (BEMAs) for Best Use of PR.

Neil Evans, Managing Director of Thermo-Floor explains: "We are particularly pleased and proud to have won this award in the face of some notable competition. Formerly the Construction Marketing Awards, the BEMA's recognise outstanding achievement in the fields of PR, advertising and marketing across the construction sector and are seen as the benchmark by which we're all measured. The fact that our PR campaign which has centred on the benefits of underfloor heating and cooling has been recognised as the most successful of the finalists is testament to the hard work and commitment we have put into it since inception. To receive such important third party recognition of the work we've been doing is a great endorsement for us, particularly in such difficult market conditions."

Thursday 16 October, 2009
Thermo-Floor present 'Comfort through Underfloor Heating and Cooling' CPD at M&E

Thermo-Floor returns from a busy M&E, the Building Services Event, with a number of good quality leads and a successful CPD presentation under its belt.

Neil Evans, Managing Director of Thermo-Floor confirmed it was beneficial for his company to be there: "Our stand was busy from the outset with visitors expressing genuine interest in our products and services. Current customers, prospective clients and media influencers were all interested to hear about our unique product offerings, the projects we’ve been working on and what we have in the pipeline. Our CPD presentation 'Comfort through Underfloor Heating and Cooling' was well attended and received with special interest being paid to the cooling aspect, which is just starting to gather momentum for us. Our recent work in Abu Dhabi, where we installed underfloor cooling at the iconic Yas Island Marina, drew particular interest".

"Offering complete solutions in underfloor heating and cooling, with a wide range of bespoke manifolds, it was easy for people to see the benefits of our systems which offer a high specification solution to meet the ever demanding requirements of the industry."

Friday 9 September, 2009
Thermo-Floor Plays It Cool In Abu Dhabi

Thermo-Floor has recently installed underfloor cooling at the prestigious Yas Marina Circuit at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, home to the forthcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix. Thermo-Floor Plays It Cool In Abu Dhabi

Neil Evans, Managing Director at Thermo-Floor explains: "We were brought in on the project as we are able to offer the complete package - the design through to installation of an energy efficient underfloor cooling system. The principles of underfloor cooling are simply the principles of underfloor heating, reversed. Cooled water flows through the tube which reduces the temperature of the surrounding surfaces creating a comfortable inner climate without the disadvantages that air conditioning has, such as draughts, air pollution and expensive ducting".

"Designed around specific criteria, the 560m² project had to be able to work under conditions in excess of 50% relative humidity and an internal temperature of 25 degrees celsius. The installation team were able to commission the system within 5 days of inception, which was positively received in the 40 degree heat."

Wednesday 30 August, 2009
Thermo-Floor Makes The Finals Of BEMA Awards

Thermo-Floor, has made it to the finals of the Built Environment Marketing Awards, previously the Construction Marketing Awards, in two categories – Best Campaign Over £25k and Best Use of PR.

The prestigious awards for the construction industry are well respected across all aspects of the construction sector and reward companies for the execution of targeted campaigns that deliver real results. "We're pleased to have been shortlisted for these awards and thrilled to have got this far in two categories," says Thermo-Floor General Manager Neil Evans. "We got through in the Best Campaign category for the investment we’ve made in our PR, Advertising and Direct Marketing campaigns over the last 12 months and the outcome w've witnessed as a result. The Best Use of PR entry was based on the successful impact our PR campaign has had from its outset. We look forward to the announcement of the winners at the end of October."

Monday 21 July, 2009
Huntingdon Library Opens Its Doors With Thermo-Floor

Thermo-Floor has been part of the £4.6 million redevelopment of Huntingdon Library in Cambridgeshire. Huntingdon Library Opens Its Doors With Thermo-Floor

Neil Evans, Managing Director of Thermo-Floor, explains: "We were brought in to design and install an underfloor heating and cooling solution for the redevelopment. The new facility boasts a number of modern design concepts and Thermo-Floor was able to compliment these and help bring the library into the twenty first century".

"Underfloor heating and cooling assists in creating a healthier environment because the air circulation associated with it is minimal, which was an important consideration for this public building. The reduction in energy bills, up to 25% compared to other heating systems, also mean that they will benefit from substantial cost savings".

"Thermo-Floor continues to work with Designers, Engineers, Specifiers and Architects to grow the untapped market of underfloor heating and cooling systems, allowing them to differentiate their projects and turn away from traditional central heating. This allows more projects, like Huntingdon Library, to reap the benefits of the next generation of heating systems."

Friday 07 June, 2009
Thermo-Floor Sign Up For Ecobuild 2010

For Thermo-Floor, Ecobuild in 2009 proved a great success with 140 good quality leads taken during the show - a fantastic result that underpinned the decision to attend again in 2010. Thermo-Floor Sign Up For Ecobuild 2010

Neil Evans, Managing Director of Thermo-Floor, explains: "Signing up for next year makes total sense. Why pass up the opportunity to talk face to face with customers, prospects and the media – it’s a great opportunity to tell them about our unique product offerings and complete solutions in underfloor heating and cooling".

"Our aim is to drive the growth of the underfloor heating and cooling market and being at Ecobuild gives us the platform to support this drive."

Friday 31 May, 2009
Thermo-Floor Work With Housing 21 In Walsall

CFor Thermo-Floor, Ecobuild in 2009 proved a great success with 140 good quality leads taken during the show - a fantastic result that underpinned the decision to attend again in 2010.Thermo-Floor Work With Housing 21 In Walsall

Neil Evans, Managing Director of Thermo-Floor, explains: "Signing up for next year makes total sense. Why pass up the opportunity to talk face to face with customers, prospects and the media – it's a great opportunity to tell them about our unique product offerings and complete solutions in underfloor heating and cooling".

"Our aim is to drive the growth of the underfloor heating and cooling market and being at Ecobuild gives us the platform to support this drive."

Friday 24 April, 2009
Thermo-Floor Specified For JD Wetherspoon 'Seen To Be Green' Project

Thermo-Floor designed and installed underfloor heating for the national pub giant JD Wetherspoon in their flagship green pub, The Kettleby Cross in Leicestershire. Thermo-Floor Specified For JD Wetherspoon 'Seen to be Green' Project

Neil Evans, Managing Director of Thermo-Floor explains: "We were selected by DP Consulting, the mechanical consultants responsible for whole the project. JD Wetherspoons were looking for sustainable energy solutions throughout the whole building with the aim of using 50% less energy than a similar sized Wetherspoons pub. The aim was not only to generate energy, from the newly installed wind turbine, but also to save it, by installing modern methods of construction such as underfloor heating, solar panels and sun pipes".

"Allowing for savings of up to 25% on heating costs compared with traditional central heating systems, underfloor heating and cooling solutions are becoming increasingly popular. The fact that Thermo-Floor was chosen as part of the 'Seen to be Green' project shows we are top of mind for cost saving and energy efficiency."

Friday 10 March, 2009
Thermo-Floor Annual Golf Day Proves A Hit

The second Thermo-Floor annual corporate golf day took place recently at the Forrest of Arden Championship Course in Birmingham.

Neil Evans, Managing Director explains: "The day was enjoyed by over forty players, not only competing for the overall win, but also 'Nearest the Pin' and the 'Longest Drive'. The lucky winners, as well as receiving their trophies, were also invited with a partner to enjoy an all expenses paid trip to the golf day held by our parent company, WTH, in Holland later in the year. A prize was also presented for the ' Longest Day' and a couple of forfeits awarded for those not so fortunate".

"The weather held out for us and there was a good atmosphere amongst everyone, which lasted into the early hours! The feedback we got after the event was all very positive and we have already been asked about our 2010 event."

Friday 19 February, 2009
Thermo-Floor Complete The Final Phase At Aylesbury New Lodge

Thermo-Floor has completed the final phase of work on Aylesbury New Lodge, Griffin Place – the redevelopment of homeless accommodation for Bromford Group. Thermo-Floor Complete The Final Phase At Aylesbury New Lodge

Neil Evans, Managing Director of Thermo-Floor explains: "The existing one and two-storey accommodation blocks were demolished and replaced with 105 new build homes. Thermo-Floor was able to be flexible to fit in with the phased construction programme which allowed for long-term residents to remain at Griffin Place throughout the development".

"The development called for good design using modern methods of construction whilst being environmentally aware. Aside from the obvious aesthetical benefits of underfloor heating, the even distribution of temperature and the lower water temperature also increases energy efficiency. This in turn reduces energy bills by up to 25% compared to other systems, making Thermo-Floor an obvious choice for this project".

"The traditional UK central heating market cannot compete with the underfloor heating and cooling solutions that are now available and becoming increasing popular. Thermo-Floor is determined to continue to drive this growth."

Friday 12 January, 2009
Thermo-Floor Leads The Way With A Rated Pumps

Thermo-Floor has switched to Grundfos A Rated Pumps as standard for both domestic and commercial projects.

Neil Evans, Managing Director of Thermo-Floor explains: "When you are doing as much high volume, high value projects as we are, energy saving has to be top of mind. By switching our systems to A rated circulating% pumps, Thermo-Floor continues to stay ahead of market demands. Providing the more energy efficient alternative allows the end user to save up to 25% on heating bills compared to other heating systems".

"A circulating pump can be one of, if not the most energy consuming electric device in a building. Depending on its use it can, for example, be responsible for up to 15% of electricity consumption in an average household. Switching to A rated pumps could mean a reduction in energy consumption of 1.5 TWh per year and carbon savings of 0.7 million tonnes per annum. With the A rated pumps, no energy is wasted. They have a gentler approach and eliminate noise - they are more efficient at all times."

"Underfloor heating and cooling solutions are making fast in-roads into the traditional UK central heating market and it's innovations like these that will continue to drive its popularity. Thermo-Floor is determined to continue to drive this growth."

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