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LOWER THRESHOLD
As a part of its drive to continuously improve its systems , Eurocell – the UK manufacturer , distributor and recycler of PVCu window , door , conservatory and roofline products – has introduced a new PVCu low threshold for its Eurologik 70mm chamfered and ovolo doors that offers users an alternative to aluminium that will cut energy bills and improve comfort .
This threshold is superior to aluminium equivalents because it reduces cold bridging and is more thermally efficient . Using the PVCu low threshold improves the U-value by roughly 0.1 W / m2k depending on the style and specification of the door . Put another way , using the PVCu threshold can boost the energy rating of a door by up to one energy band , over the aluminium equivalent .
This threshold has another advantage too : Eurocell has designed it so that it can be removed and replaced without removing the whole door if damaged .
www . eurocell . co . uk
SOLAR POTENTIAL FOR INSTALLERS
Property owners and occupiers in several locations in Ireland are turning their rooftops into electricity generators .
They are capitalising on the benefits of solar photovoltaic ( PV ) in cutting power costs , boosting energy independence and reducing carbon emissions , according to
Swiss solar PV roof mountings manufacturer
Schweizer and the renewable energy equipment supplier BHC Distributors .
Specialist firms on both sides of the border are at various stages of planning and installing rooftop PV modules for homes and agricultural and commercial buildings as owners take advantage of improving solar technologies and seek shelter from fossil fuel price fluctuations . Projects include :
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• Ciaran Kells , MD of Eco Horizon Ltd , an installer in Portlaoise , has completed his first installation as an independent supplier at a local house
• Local Power Ltd , a Dunboyne-based commercial roof top solar developer , has projects in the pipeline including 1.6MW Schweizer eastwest , solar roof-mounting system where all the energy generated is to be used on site .
Schweizer has identified major potential in Ireland and Britain as builders , landlords , facilities managers , commercial occupants and householders seek to save on energy costs , and governments seek to fulfil their international obligations on carbon emissions .
AGENCY STRENGTHENS TEAM
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Purplex , the full-service marketing agency , has continued its rapid expansion with the appointment of eight new team members in just three months .
The new appointments were made throughout the business : James Phillips has become Head of Campaign Delivery , having previously gained experience as a Digital Marketing Editor ; Anna Busby has joined Purplex as Customer Services Manager after working as Client Services
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Manager for Talking Talent ; Lucas Courtney previously worked as a Digital Content Producer and is now an Account Manager at Purplex .
Ed Frater also moved to Purplex from Safestyle and
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has become an Account Manager ; Rosie Best will be drawing on the skills gained during her Cambridge University English degree in the role of PR Copywriter ; and Alex Bennett – a marketing graduate from Cardiff |
Metropolitan University and finalist at the Future Marketer of the Year Awards – joins as Purplex ’ s Marketing Executive . Purplex has also expanded its online marketing division : Laura Trowbridge was recently appointed Head of SEO , Content and Social and , after graduating from UWE with a degree in journalism , Adam Pyke became Purplex ’ s Online Advertising Executive .
www . purplexmarketing . com
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NEW SPECIFICATION GUIDE
Profile 22 has just published a comprehensive new specification guide . The 74- page publication explains the brand ’ s range of profiles and hardware in detail and provides an overview of the services it provides to architects and specifiers alike .
The first section of the guide opens with an introduction to Profile 22 and Optima . There is then an introduction to Profile 22 ’ s specification and advisory services , which covers assistance for every stage of a project through both field and technical support teams , including a no-obligation consultation , specific design requirements , full specification , surveying and structural calculations and an extensive choice of quality and durable products .
There is also information on Profile 22 ’ s approach which recognises that respective business goals are best achieved through working collaboratively and by establishing short and long-term agreements with supply chain members .
The second section of the guide features information on all Profile 22 ’ s systems . It also covers the colour options and provides information in respect of building regulations .
www . profile22 . co . uk