Trianco’s new Activair R290 indoor heat pumps deliver efficient, low-carbon heating with outputs of 3.2kW and 5kW, advanced smart controls and remote diagnostic/monitoring capability; ideal for retrofit, new build and LA/social housing. Trianco’s new Activair R290 is a revolutionary indoor air/water heat pump designed for locations where an outdoor unit is unfeasible; examples are apartments without balconies or those with limited outside space. Developed to supply both heat

Trianco is proud to announce that the company’s new Activair Pro air source heat pump range has been awarded the prestigious Quiet Mark certification for its 6kW, 12kW and 17kW models. Leading low-noise performance recognised across 6kW, 12kW and 17kW models Awarded by Quiet Mark, the international certification programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society, the accreditation recognises products that have been independently assessed and proven to reduce noise witho

Leading radiator manufacturer, Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian-designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. With effect from 1st July 2026, the new range will be available through all existing outlets streamlining the existing range, enhancing the performance from Stelrad's Column radiator selection, and strengthening long-term value for purchasers of the range. The most obvious cha

Navigator MSL – the leading distributor in the heating and plumbing sector - has recently released its new product catalogue – just before the InstallerSHOW allowing customers to collect their own copy for those who prefer a hard copy of what’s available. Alternatively you can download a pdf version or a flip book version by going to the Navigator website at www.navigatormsl.com. The timing was perfect and designed to coincide with the company’s appearance at the Installer Sh

A major energy refurbishment project carried out at a University of West London College has achieved dramatic improvements to the energy efficiency of both historic and contemporary buildings, replacing the complex’s gas-fired boilers with a district heating scheme fed by air source heat pumps, where ESBE valves are crucial to the management of the heating and hot water supply. The year-long upgrade at Ruskin College which completed in March, was led by Norfolk based Finn Geo

Showersave, part of The Keystone Group and a market leader in Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS), has collaborated with Blairgowrie Community Recreation Centre to deliver waste water heat recovery technology, helping create a low-carbon, future-ready facility for the local community. Pioneered by Perth and Kinross Council, the £36 million facility located in the centre of Blairgowrie features state-of-the-art amenities including a 25m swimming pool, sports halls, fitn

Trianco, one of the UK’s most established heating specialists, has unveiled a redesigned website – www.trianco.co.uk – created specifically to support the day‑to‑day needs of heating engineers, installers, industry partners, and specifiers. The new site brings together product access, technical support, and professional resources in one easy‑to‑navigate digital hub, reflecting Trianco’s ongoing commitment to heating professionals across the UK. Built for installers and engine

Trianco, a leading UK manufacturer of heating solutions, has strengthened its commitment to installer education with an expanded training programme focused on renewable and energy-efficient technologies. The company offers comprehensive, hands-on training designed specifically for heating engineers and installers looking to develop skills in modern systems such as air source heat pumps. Central to the programme is training on Trianco’s Activair R290 heat pump range, covering

Already the largest range of available from stock steel panel radiators on the UK and European market the Compact radiator range from Stelrad Radiators has just grown even more with the addition of a further 26 models – in its new 500mmm high range – thirteen in K1 format and thirteen in K2 format in sizes from 400mm x 500mm right up to 2000mm x 500mm and from 1137 Btu/hr output up to 10,195 Btu/hr output. These additions are being made to the range in response to customer fe

As the Future Homes Standard (FHS) moves into its final policy stage before implementation, the Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHR) sector, led by Showersave and Recoup, has identified that the framework may limit opportunities for reducing domestic hot water (DHW) demand – despite hot water accounting for one of the largest energy demands in the homes of the future. The WWHR sector has gathered independent third-party feedback and modelled some national housebuilders’ house t

In its 90th year, it seems almost fitting that leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad has chosen to expand the range of options for its cast iron column radiators here in the UK. The popularity of cast iron radiators, albeit better manufactured and much more efficient than their elderly predecessors, has seen major growth in recent years, if anything making them even more popular now than they were in their so called heyday back between the mid nineteenth century and the 1920s

Navigator MSL has announced a serious annual total to its fundraising exploits for 2025. Every year the company chooses a charity to support for the year voted for by the employees of the company. In 2025 the charity selected was the Cransley Hospice Trust. Cransley Hospice in Kettering provides support for patients with a life-limiting illness who need the specialist help of a hospice. Charity Coordinator Hannah Salton says the team at Navigator is delighted with the amount

A Manchester based heating and renewables specialist is striving to grow his business based on delivering high standards of service and system performance, including specifying valves and other hydronic components from the ESBE range to optimise the Seasonally adjusted Coefficient of Performance (SCOP) for the air source heat pumps his company installs. Liam Crosby set up his own business in 2019 having been a British Gas engineer for eight years and now heads a team of eight

Leading heat pump specialist, Trianco , has supplied Activair indoor air source heat pumps for a £100,000 development programme in Scotland in partnership with award-winning principal contractor, the Procast Group . The joint trial by Procast and Trianco, on six flats managed by Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA), showcases the newest and most up-to-date technology of its kind – and serves to test and examine an alternative to communal heating and district heat net

See your radiator in your room before you buy… Stelrad has developed a reputation over the years for its innovative approach to helping designers, specifiers, installers and their customers select the right radiators for exactly the right room in a home, so it should come as no surprise that with the growing influence of AI in everyone’s lives, they have now released their AI Room Visualiser software. It’s free of charge and available on both the company’s Home and Profession

Leading heating and plumbing distributor Navigator continues to offer a range of quality products that offer installers and specifiers ease of installation and peace of mind at competitive prices. The latest introduction is a comprehensive range of renewable accessories that will help today’s installers to embrace renewable heating system installation in a big way – and at an attractive price. Thorsys is driving the transition to a greener, more sustainable future with Naviga

Peter Beighton, Managing Director of heat pump specialist Trianco, addresses current energy costs As UK households continue to face rising energy bills, new analysis highlights how switching to an air‑source heat pump could dramatically cut heating costs - by as much as 60 - 70% compared with electric heaters - while providing a more efficient and sustainable long‑term solution. Heating oil users have recently experienced some of the most dramatic cost increases. MoneySavingE

Dating back to 1793, Trianco has always been known as the 'Rolls-Royce’ of boilers. The brand can trace its origins back to the Industrial Revolution and the foundation of Newton Chambers. The firm had grown out of coal mining and iron founding into a major group of diverse operational companies. By the 1850s, it was making coal fire ranges at Thorncliffe near Sheffield. Fireplaces, back boilers and free-standing heating stoves followed, and, in 1873, the company was awarded

Last year, leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad introduced a new quicker turnaround service for the supply of some of its radiators in colour. Initially this new rapid turnaround service applied to the popular Column and Concord ranges, and to the Classic Towel Rail, Caliente and Concord towel rail products when ordered in one of the now 55 standard RAL colours and finishes within the huge range of radiators. The lead time had been reduced from the previous standard eight w

Leading heating and plumbing distributor Navigator is making a huge move into renewables with the launch of its new Thorsys Renewable energy accessories brochure – hot off the press. Thorsys is driving the transition to a greener, more sustainable future with its latest range of renewable energy accessories. Engineered for innovation and reliability, these high-quality products are designed to maximise the efficiency of heat pumps and other clean energy systems, helping your

Bruce Towers & Sons, based in the heartlands of East Anglia, recently completed a major refit of Rinnai hot water heating units in four separate plant rooms across two big schools over a half term. Rinnai’s N Series hot water heating units were installed in cascade arrangements so that the schools and their thousands of staff and pupils had unlimited volumes of on demand temperature controlled hot water. Says Bruce Towers, “We were able to install all the Rinnai units in the