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OBSIDIANA COMPAC WINS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD
STELRAD CPD PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE ON LINE
Obsidiana COMPAC, a unique surface made from 100% recycled glass, has won a prestigious FX International Design Award at an online ceremony recently held in London. The panel of 28 renowned judges said Obsidiana COMPAC was ‘practical, beautiful and sustainable’ and awarded it first place in the surface’s category. COMPAC is the first manufacture in the world to produce this material which uses 100% recyclable glass in the production process and the product itself is 100% recyclable at the end of its life cycle.
Stelrad Radiators popular CIBSE and RIBA accredited CPD programmes are still available for face-to-face presentations, but they are now also available conveniently online. You can simply go to the Stelrad website at www.stelrad.com/cpd-onlinetraining/ open the programme at your convenience, digest the information and take the test at the end of the presentation and submit your answers.
Judges at the KBIS exhibition in America were also impressed with Obsidiana COMPAC and the company’s overall commitment to the environment awarding it first place in the sustainability category. Obsidiana COMPAC, combines beauty and versatility with performance and can be used for a wide range of applications including kitchen worksurfaces, wall cladding, splash backs, shower trays and vanity units. https://en.compac.es/obsidiana/
If you’ve passed, Stelrad send a certificate for you to add the CPD points to your running total for your professional body. For more information, call 01709 578950 or email marketing@stelrad.com
THE LATEST IN HEATING CONTROL A. PROCTOR GROUP LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE SUPPORT TOOLS The A. Proctor Group, recognised worldwide for its extensive portfolio of technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane solutions for the construction industry, has launched an online support package for designers, contractors, and customers. A new dedicated members area offers full access to all the highquality technical webinars with downloadable personalised CPD certification for each. By subscribing, the documents will be highlighted in a personal favourites section for quick and easy access and receive notifications when documents are updated. There is also the opportunity to register for early access to the A. Proctor Group’s free online u-Value & Condensation Risk Calculator. Available to download as an App (Android only) or on a web browser, the Onsite App provides quick and easy support for customers with installation on site. Customers can access all the company’s product datasheets, certifications, installation guides and technical properties. In addition, the application allows users to send installation questions along with pictures or videos directly to the A. Proctor Group’s technical team and to request a site visit from a Regional Sales Manager. www.proctorgroup.com
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ESi Controls has launched its new, top of the range, 6 Series WiFi Programmable Room Thermostat, offering the latest in heating control for homes and commercial premises here in the UK. Fully OpenTherm compatible, this new range of controls allows full control via the room thermostat or via a mobile phone or tablet, with a range of features to impress even the most demanding specifier, installer or homeowner. It includes Optimum Start/Stop, Domestic Hot Water (DHW) setpoint, Hot Water time and temperature control when working in conjunction with a wireless cylinder thermostat, and is an ERP Class 5 Product. www.esicontrols.co.uk
