PRODUCTS | SERVICES Minibems welcomes Internet of Things (IoT) specialist as its new chief technical officer Minibems has appointed Nigel Pugh as its chief technical officer (CTO). A specialist in IoT solutions for the smart-home sector, Pugh brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the role, including development of the Hive platform. He has more than 20 years experience in the software industry, and previously headed up development at Alertme.com, where he managed a team that created the platform behind the Hive smart-home solution, which is currently installed in more than one million homes across Europe. A professional member of the British Computer Society, Pugh has an MSc in optoelectronics and undertook postgraduate study at University College London. He will be responsible for ensuring the Minibems platform offers customer experience, security, reliability and energy savings. Call 020 3411 4170 or visit www.minibems.com Vent-Axia supports landmark report by Royal Colleges on indoor air quality British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the latest joint report by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Royal College of Physicians on the health impact of indoor air quality on children and young people. The inside story: health effects of indoor air quality on children and young people, published on 28 January, explains that there is growing evidence that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries. Call 0844 856 0590 or visit www.vent-axia.com Clippers Quay residents benefit from fresh air supplied by Vent-Axias cooker hood with MVHR Vent-Axia has supplied ventilation for 614 apartments at Clippers Quay in Salford. Its systems were specified to provide good indoor air quality to the largest build-to-rent development outside London, which will be home to more than 1,200 residents and seven new retail businesses. One of the UKs largest providers of MEP services, HE Simm, specified and installed the ventilation for Grainger, the UKs largest listed professional landlord, who owns and manages the property. Hamworthys extended range of water heaters is perfect for refurbishment projects Commercial boiler manufacturer and water heating expert Hamworthy Heating has extended its Dorchester range of direct-fired water heaters to include the DR-LL and DR-XP. The Dorchester DR-LL is an atmospheric low NOx water heater, designed to meet the requirements of ErP regulations and refurbishment projects. It can be used on old systems with existing flues (the draught diverter will need changing), saving on costs for flue replacement. The integral stainless steel burner produces low NOx emissions (34-45 mg/kWh) and benefits from an automatic gas/air premix burning system for increased efficiency. The Dorchester DR-XP is a condensing water heater with a stainless steel tank, and is available in two models (38-50kW input) of 184 litres. With an ErP efficiency of 91-93% and NOx emissions < 53 mg/kWh, it is compliant with the latest ErP regulations, which were further restricted in 2018. Thanks to the grade 444 stainless steel tanks, no anodes are required to protect it from corrosion. Call 01202 662500, email sales@hamworthy-heating.com or visit www.hamworthy-heating.com Call 0844 856 0590 or visit www.vent-axia.com Swegon launches high-performance comfort modules Swegons new Parasol Zenith comfort modules offer a highly flexible option for a wide range of indoor climate projects. These high-capacity products combine cooling, heating and four-way air distribution in one compact unit. They have wide operating parameters and can be adjusted at any stage of a project to cater for changing demand requirements. The units also provide energy efficient heating, cooling and ventilation using water as the cooling or heating medium rather than refrigerant gas another benefit at a time when use of these gases is being restricted under the F-Gas Regulation. The units double outlets and double heat exchangers allow for a boosted airflow and higher cooling capacity. Such high performance from a compact unit frees up ceiling space and minimises its impact on the interior decor. With quick-mounting brackets for fast, easy installation, the units are designed to enable rapid commissioning because all settings are adjustable on site. Visit www.swegon.com 66 March 2020 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Mar20 pp65-67 Products.indd 66 Panasonic celebrates making 2020 H&V News Awards shortlist Panasonics Aquarea J-Series air source heat pump has been shortlisted in the Domestic HVAC Product category of the 2020 H&V News Awards. The highly regarded awards celebrate technology and solutions designed to meet todays environmental challenges through innovative products and projects. Panasonic has created a network of production and research and development (R&D) facilities on a global level, ensuring the distribution of cuttingedge technologies that set the standard for heating and cooling solutions. Call 01344 853182 or email uk-aircon@eu.panasonic.com Tel: 020 7880 6245 Email: cibsedirectory@redactive.co.uk 21/02/2020 15:19