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    Heat pumps create cool retreat for Chester Zoo’s snow leopards

    Mitsubishi Electric air-to-air heat pumps are now providing cooling to the critically endangered snow leopards at Chester Zoo, supporting their comfort while also helping the zoo reduce energy use across its estate.

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  • With the Government looking to build 1.5 million homes this parliament, housebuilders need to consider the issue of overheating. Steve Pearce, Product Manager at Vent-Axia, discusses overheating challenges in new build homes and how the newest ventilation solutions can help tackle them.

    Tackling Overheating in New Build Homes

    With the Government looking to build 1.5 million homes this parliament, housebuilders need to consider the issue of overheating. Steve Pearce, Product Manager at Vent-Axia, discusses overheating challenges in new build homes and how the newest ventilation solutions can help tackle them.

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  • Since 2nd March 2025, it is mandatory for all newly built care homes to be fitted with sprinkler systems. The move reflects mounting evidence, including data from the BRE (Building Research Establishment), that shows automatic fire suppression systems like sprinklers can dramatically reduce the spread and severity of fire incidents, allow crucial time for evacuation and minimise the risk of injury or death.

    Navigating New Sprinkler Regulations in Care Homes

    Since 2nd March 2025, it is mandatory for all newly built care homes to be fitted with sprinkler systems. The move reflects mounting evidence, including data from the BRE (Building Research Establishment), that shows automatic fire suppression systems like sprinklers can dramatically reduce the spread and severity of fire incidents, allow crucial time for evacuation and minimise the risk of injury or death.

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  • City Multi HVRF is a uniquely designed 2-pipe heat recovery VRF solution. The outdoor unit connects to a Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC), with water pipework linking the HBC to the indoor units. This setup allows simultaneous heating and cooling, without any refrigerant in occupied areas. It can be installed and designed like a traditional VRF system, while offering the advantages of a chiller.

    City Multi Hybrid VRF – Celebrating 10 Years of Award-winning Innovation

    A decade ago, Mitsubishi Electric revolutionised commercial heating and cooling with the launch of the world's first Hybrid VRF system. What was so revolutionary? Using water instead of refrigerant in indoor spaces put safety at [...]

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    Why choose a Rundum Meir sliding timber garage door?

    Rundum Meir sliding timber garage doors offer a range of benefits over traditional over-head garage door systems such as integrated pedestrian access via remote control. This allows a garage door to be opened partially for [...]

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  • Powering the People - How Pop Up Power Supplies Boost Footfall and Bring Communities Together

    Pop up, in-ground or bollard power units? Which one is best?

    Incorporating power distribution units into an outdoor space is an excellent way to increase its versatility and leverage value. But what’s the best way to achieve this? Pop Up Power Supplies offers a range of [...]

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