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Zilmet Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in South Carolina, Marking Major Milestone in Global Expansion

Zilmet, a global leader in expansion vessels, pressure tanks, and heat exchangers, has officially opened its first US manufacturing facility in Andrews, Georgetown County, South Carolina. The $32.7 million investment marks a significant milestone in the company’s international journey, bringing European engineering excellence directly to the heart of the American manufacturing landscape. The new 150,000-square-foot […]

UK Falling Behind on Heat Pump Targets – Intatec CEO Stuart Gizzi Calls for Policy Certainty After CCC Report

The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest report highlights a concerning reality: the UK is lagging in its transition to sustainable home heating. Without urgent government intervention, the nation’s targets risk becoming unattainable. The report identifies several obstacles to scaling up heat pump installations, with policy uncertainty being paramount. It is imperative that the government commits […]

Inta’s leak prevention device, ActivStopLeak, gains WRAS seal of approval

ActivStopLeak, Inta’s advanced leak detection and prevention system, has gained approval from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS). The certification confirms that the device complies with the UK’s water safety standards.. Launched in early 2024, ActivStopLeak intelligently learns a user’s typical water usage, cutting off the water supply when irregular activity is detected – preventing […]

Hydra Shortlisted In H&V News Awards

We’re excited to share that Hydra, our hybrid control unit that connects air source heat pumps (ASHP) with existing gas combi boilers, is shortlisted for Domestic Heating Product of the Year at the prestigious H&V News Awards 2024. Since its launch, Hydra is enabling a smooth transition to renewable energy for homeowners by allowing their […]

Inta Hydra: Integrating ASHPs with Existing Boilers

Hybrid tech combines heat pumps with combi boilers to accelerate air source heat pump adoption. Inta, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of heating and plumbing products, revealed its first hybrid heat pump system, Inta Hydra, last autumn. This hybrid solution offers homeowners an affordable and straightforward transition to renewable energy by seamlessly integrating an […]

Inta’s Hiper II Achieves Landmark Success as First Heat Interface Unit to Pass BESA Regime 3 Test

Inta’s Hiper II has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first heat interface unit (HIU) to pass the stringent BESA Regime 3 Test, a pivotal evaluation in the construction and HVAC industries. This rigorous pass/fail test, newly implemented by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), sets a high standard for performance and efficiency in […]

Zilmet Sponsors Trent100

Plumbing supplies manufacturer makes another splash with paddleboarding sponsorship. Zilmet, the expansion vessel manufacturer, has announced its continued sponsorship of the UK’s premier stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) challenge for 2024. Now in its seventh year, the Trent100 has enjoyed Zilmet’s support since 2017. This popular endurance challenge invites teams from around the world to traverse a […]

Activ-Tec introduces ActivStopLeak, a robust defence against water damage

Activ-Tec has announced the launch of its new leak detection and prevention device, ActivStopLeak. A game-changer for plumbing professionals and property owners, the system offers unparalleled protection against the risks of flood damage in properties. ActivStopLeak far surpasses current market offerings by detecting micro flows as low as 0.1 litres per hour, a significant improvement […]