STIEBEL ELTRON MAKES MAJOR INVESTMENT IN NEW TRAINING CENTRE TO SUPERCHARGE NEXT GENERATION OF INSTALLERS
Wirral Chamber member STIEBEL ELTRON has invested hundreds of thousands into a new training centre and showroom at its UK headquarters as it looks to inspire the next generation of heat pump installers .
The leading supplier of sustainable heating technology pumped £ 350,000 into the new facilities which will provide new and existing installers with all the tools needed to excel in the industry .
Based at its UK headquarters in Bromborough , Wirral , the 280m2 training area has capacity to accommodate up to 16 professionalsto-be .
Fitted with the latest STIEBEL ELTRON equipment for trainees to get to grips with , the company hopes the investment will spark a rise in installers as the UK transitions towards renewable heating solutions .
The investment comes at a time when STIEBEL ELTRON is enjoying a period of growth , with the company expanding its workforce from 32 to 40 employees in the past year .
With its ambition to increase this to 49 in 2023 coinciding with its new training centre , STIEBEL ELTRON believes it will be well placed to meet the growing need for heat pumps and their installers in the coming years .
The company has seen a rise in demand for heat pumps , with the manufacturer reporting a 70 percent increase in heat pump sales , when compared to last year .
The growth in heat pumps and renewable heating systems looks set to continue with the UK Government aiming to deliver the installation of 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028 .
Giving trainees valuable hands-on-experience with the latest industry technology , the showroom features a range of ground and air source heat pumps which vary in size and shape , and are used in different situations , such as in commercial settings , houses , or flats .
Located directly next to the showroom , the centre will see trainees provided with expert knowledge from STIEBEL ELTRON ’ s specialists . As well as training installers , STIEBEL ELTRON is committed to seeing them lead the industry going forward , providing them with a package post-training which ensures that high-quality , technical support is available to them and their customers throughout the duration of any installation or project , not just at the point of purchase .
Mark McManus , Managing Director , STIEBEL ELTRON UK said : “ It ’ s a really exciting time for the heating industry with demand for heat pumps only increasing . As a result , the UK is going to need the best installers possible . We started this project with the goal to create a training area which is second to none and inspires people to become heat pump installers . We ’ re pleased to say we ’ ve delivered this with a state-of-the-art facility which covers everything needed for prospective installers to learn their trade . But it ’ s our support package which really sets it apart . Not only do we ensure all trainees are equipped with the expertise and knowledge to excel in the industry , we make sure everyone on our courses receive technical support and advice which goes well beyond their training so they can meet any challenge in their line of work head-on .”
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As a result the UK will require a raft of qualified , industry-leading installers , which prompted STIEBEL ELTRON to design and produce its comprehensive training centre .
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