Atom FeedWednesday, 21 May 2008
Nuaire’s Going Greener......
As part of our ongoing commitment we set specific objectives last year to reduce the impact that we have on the environment. Based on 2007 environmental objectives and targets, the objective to reduce waste to landfill by 20% was achieved. Waste to landfill in 2006 equated to 110 tonnes, in 2007 it was reduced to 74 tonnes.
Waste data for last year breaks down into the following:
Total 807 tonnes of which 90% was recycled
Initiatives already implemented for 2008 is to divert plastic packaging from landfill which is estimated at 9 tonnes.
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
Sunwarm Solar Hot Water
Nuaire has received its first order for Sunwarm Solar Hot Water from Corrie Plumbing and Heating Energy Division, Inverness and their branch office in Thurso. The order for twelve systems was placed on behalf of Pentland Housing Association in September.
The development for Pentland Housing Association near the High Ormlie Estate in Thurso will consist of 22 properties, made up of 2 x 2 bedroom wheelchair bungalows, 8 x 2 bedroom, 6 x 3 bedroom and 6 x 4 bedroom houses and will include 4 houses for Homestake sale. Starting on site in August it is due for completion & handover to the Association by December 2008.
Pentland Housing was looking for a solution which would utilise sunlight & solar gain in order to reduce costs/energy bills to tenants.
Ian Laurie introduced the Sunwarm solar hot water system to the client and with what funding was available from Communities Scotland and SCHRI, secured the order for twelve systems. Pentland Housing Association would like all twenty two properties to feature the system subject to further funding being secured.
The houses have been designed to capture as much sunlight as possible in order to maximise the benefits of the Sunwarm solar hot water system. Linked to this is a high level of insulation. This reduces un-controlled ventilation to a bare minimum in order to achieve higher efficiency to guard against heat loss, reducing energy costs for tenants even further.
New Role for SqurboXbox
When building services design consultancy, Maleon were choosing a ventilation solution for their own office they looked no further than Nuaire.
A squrboXbox was installed on the ceiling of the office and in keeping with the core values of the organisation, that of progression and innovation, it has been used to give the office a futuristic look as well as providing its usual function as a heat recovery unit. Also, as space was limited the extremely low height was also an major advantage!!
The size 5 unit is running at about 170 l/s and at a foot above people’s heads it just goes to show that our claim of “quietest” solution is justified!
Nuaire Investing in the Environment
As part of Nuaire’s continuing commitment to the environment, we have recently invested in a Safan Pressbrake machine which will allow us to reduce our power consumption.
The new Safan will replace the small PromeCam which is no longer meeting Nuaire’s requirements. The Safan will enhance the sheet metal manual bending cell offering increased flexibility and security.
In addition the Safan eliminates the need for hydraulic rams and a crowning table, incorporating the use of belts and pulleys to equally exert force across the bend of the machine. Removing the conventional method of providing a bending force gains considerable energy savings because the main drive motor is only used when the upper beam is moving, this is contrast to a conventional hydraulic driven pressbrake where the pumps are constantly running.
If the machine is purchased with hydraulic clamping, only a small proportion of hydraulic oil is required to run the machine compared to the usage of a conventional press brake machine, therefore reducing oil consumption and the amount of oil being stored on site.
The introduction of the first servomotor driven pressbrake into Wales is an exciting opportunity for Nuaire and underlines our commitment to reducing our effect on the environment.
New OPUS – available from April
New energy efficient Opus 40,60 & 95 is a range of single or twin, combined surface & recessed extract fans.
As the name suggest the performance levels are 40l/s, 60l/s and 95l/s combined with a low dBA, making this range the ideal solution for commercial toilet extract. The twinfan option allows for auto changeover to the standby fan in event of fan failure. A ducted range is also available.
Fitted with 24v DC energy efficient motors, the new Opus is available with either optional ‘on-board or ‘remote’ controls including the energy efficient Ecosmart control.
The range replaces the existing market leading Opus 30 & 60 and incorporates some innovative optional features such as, ‘Non-stick’ impellors which help increase the life of the fan, optional metal filter, vandal proof grille, in built PIR & run on timer.
The range has a 3 year warranty, whilst the Ecosmart version has a 5 year warranty.
The new range will be available from April this year.
New Squif Twinfan
Squif Twin is a high performance range of extract fans available in 4 or 6 pole options, providing performance up to 6.2m³/s, whilst being capable of running continuously at 90°C.
A built-in duty and standby fan guarantees ventilation 24/7 in the event of fan failure. The ‘out of air stream’ motors make this range ideal for extract in dirt & greasy environments such as commercial kitchens.
The unit can be mounted internally or externally, vertical or horizontal therefore making it a flexible solution.
Manufactured from heavy gauge, corrosion resistant Aluzinc and has a 3 year warranty, with the Ecosmart version having a 5 year warranty.
The new Squif twin will be available from late February this year.
Wednesday, 5 December 2007
Nuaire Builds Clever Homes
The Clever Homes scheme (Comfortable Living Environment & Energy Reducing Homes), delivered by the by the Northern Ireland Energy Agency and Sustainable Energy Ireland is a partnership scheme which both improves the health and quality of life for households. Using solar ventilation technology, it enhances air quality, tackles condensation and reduces energy consumption and therefore reduces bills.This project brings renewable technology to sections of the population which otherwise would be unable to afford it, having a positive effect on some of the least well off in our community. It is primarily funded by the European Union and a range of other funders.
To date over 60 Sunwarm Tile systems and 60 Sunwarms have been installed in the Clever Homes energy efficiency scheme in order to improve indoor air quality and potentially reduce energy demands.
The results to date have been outstanding and the documentary style DVD that was produced of interviews with clients, designers and tenants is a positive independent assessment of Sunwarm. You can view the video on the Nuaire web site: http://www.nuaire.co.uk/cleverhomesvideo
Nuaire Goes Even Greener
Following a recent Environmental Management System (EMS) audit, carried out by Arena Network, Nuaire has achieved the Green Dragon Environmental Management Standard Level 4. Green Dragon is all about making a commitment to environmental management.Following an application to UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), the Green Dragon Scheme has gained official recognition as an Environmental Management System (EMS) which meets the requirements for accreditation under the International Standard ISO 17020.
There are 977 organisations of all shapes and sizes that have already made the commitment; Nuaire is one of 34 organisations in Wales to achieve level 4 or higher.
Nuaire details appear on the Green Dragon register of certified companies. The register is a resource that can be used by our customers to verify the environmental credentials of their suppliers and by participating organisations to network and share knowledge and experiences.
If you would like more information on Green Dragon, take a look at their website http://www.greendragonems.com/
Hevar London
Our Southern team made sure that our stands were a fantastic success during London Hevar with the largest attendance on the stands ever. Nuaire dominated the show and at the end of the first day our stands were barely visible due to the amount of visitors.
The after show party was a great hit with over one hundred customers enjoying a Vegas themed evening with casino and an Elvis look-alike to entertain onlookers.
Brian Brewis from Boygues UK won the two flights to Vegas which he then donated to a child hospice in Essex.
Nuaire Home Ventilation Ireland Move Into New Premises
Nuaire Home Ventilation Ireland recently moved into new premises at Enterprise Crescent in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Nuaire Home Ventilation Ireland is the all Ireland distributor for Nuaire’s range of energy efficient, innovative home ventilation products. The new office area, including a new showroom is approximately 160 m˛. The exhibition area is currently being refurbished in time for the first open evening which is planned for 12 December with over 50 architects and M & E Consultants invited.
Guests will be given a presentation to explain in detail the features and benefits of our products and a tour of the show room. This will be followed by a buffet and a chance to have a more personal chat with the Home Ventilation team to discuss in more detail individual project requirements. Guests will also be entered for a luxury spa weekend draw.
Contact Details:
Home Ventilation Ireland10 Enterprise Crescent
Ballinderry Road
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT28 2BP
Telephone: 028 9267 0363
Fax: 028 9267 2980
Nuaire Customer Centre
The new Nuaire customer centre opened its doors for the first time in mid November. The state of the art showroom is worthy of demonstrating the range of Nuaire products - with live systems (Sunwarm, Constant Pressure, Ecosmart Airmover), four demonstration LCD screens showing our latest 3-d animations and a dedicated Renewables area for our Sunwarm range. Our presentation suite boasts a floor to ceiling media wall with fixed internal screen and integrated sound system and can seat up to 30 people at any one time.We look forward to welcoming you and showing you round in the not to distant future.
Car Park Impulse Fan
We have recently introduced a new low depth, high performance, centrifugal fan to compliment our Axus impulse car park fan range.A full design service is available for the impulse fan, from concept to completion which includes design, co-ordination, manufacture, installation and commissioning.
Genie XH/XH12
The Genie XH is a continuously running extract fan with boost via integral adjustable humidistat. It has been developed for Local Authorities who have a specific need for a constant running extract fan with boost facility for Decent Homes Projects.
Cooker Hood
The new 60 cm stainless steel cooker hood has a push button control which illuminates the cooking area and provides a switched live signal to trigger the boost function on a fan or to open a damper.
Fitted with two washable metallic grease filters for quick and easy maintenance it also has 2 lights and a 3 year warranty.
CookerXbox
As part of our extensive heat recovery range the new CookerXbox is ideal for homes and apartments, either located on a kitchen wall or, thanks to its slim line profile, sitting behind a cupboard door.Recovering heat generated when cooking and supplying warm air into dwellings the CookerXbox is from 66% effective and complies with new build “best practice” rating in GPG 268.
Ducting connections are flexible with a choice between either sides of top. Side connections are used to enable the ducting to run across the top of kitchen wall units enabling it to be as unobtrusive as possible.
With 4 speed setting and an automatic boost facility (the thermostat senses air temp and boosts when required) the unit also has front and underneath panels which enables quick and easy access to the condensate drain and electrical supply.
