Johnson & Starley’s innovative approach to heating and ventilation solutions for the domestic and commercial markets was clearly set out at Ecobuild 2016.

Tuesday, 01 March 2016 00:00

Vasco beams aluminium radiator

A Vasco aluminium radiator not only has architectural design but high level efficiency, low level running costs and extremely swift heat production. Aluminium is a super-efficient heat conductor which means that an aluminium radiator can be surprisingly compact, use only two litres of water, but have an incredibly impressive heat output leading to significant energy savings.

During periods of cold and windy weather, why allow the temperature in your lobby to drop? Just because it is chilly outside, doesn’t mean your reception area should be cold too.

Underfloor systems utilise the plenum beneath a raised floor as the ventilation zone removing the need for most, if not all, ceiling based ducting or pipework. Commonly found in office environments, there has recently been an increase in use in academic facilities, particularly University and Sixth Form learning and study centres.

Thursday, 01 December 2016 00:00

Award rewards across the board

2016 has been another good year for Newton when it comes to awards.

Thursday, 01 December 2016 00:00

Quality mixing with Collomix

Hailing from Gaimersheim in Southern Germany, Collomix has long been renowned as a world-leading supplier of top quality tools and machines for on-site material preparation.

Thursday, 01 December 2016 00:00

Expansion marks continued growth

Having experienced several years of steady and reliable increases in turnover, performance, and number of personnel, Newton capitalised on this growth in 2016 by expanding its premises at its headquarters in Tonbridge, Kent.

Protan’s innovative vacuum system is the only single ply roofing method to harness natural air movement to provide adhesion.

In any building, there must always be space for natural light. Whether new build or refurbishment, the abundance of natural daylight is not only a fundamental element of an interior space it is essential for the occupant's well-being.

Innovative, high performance External Wall Insulation (EWI) by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified for a proportion of homes in the extensive property upgrade programme being carried out by Stevenage Borough Council in Hertfordshire. Seventy six homes have benefitted from this improved thermal efficiency and aesthetics treatment in 2015 and a further 150 properties are included in the 2016 program.

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