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Top five causes of PLC control system failure

Systems integrator clarifies most common reasons PLC control systems fail

Systems integrator, Boulting Technology has released an infographic to help engineers mitigate problems with programmable logic controller (PLC) based control systems. The handy guide highlights the top five causes of failure and can be downloaded, free of charge, from the news page of Boulting Technology's website — http://www.boultingtechnology.co.uk/news/view/top-causes-of-plc-control-system-failure-maintenance-to-minimise-downtime

Keeping your customers safe from Legionella

Plumbers have a duty to help their customers keep safe from Legionella, the famed waterborne bacteria responsible for illness and sometimes death. While not a big issue in the home, all water does potentially pose a risk and, for landlords in particular, taking steps to stop its spread is essential; beginning in how a water system is designed and installed, and ending in proper usage and maintenance. Steven Booth, Associate Director for Guardian Water Treatment, explains.

InSinkErator® appoints new marketing manager

InSinkErator®, the inventor, manufacturer and global market leader of food waste disposers and major player in the steaming hot water tap market, has announced the appointment of Denise Iordache to Marketing Manager, Europe and Russia.

With international marketing experience, Denise brings with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise in brand strategy and development, gained through various roles at well-known companies, such as Scandinavian Tobacco Group and Nike Europe.

The Vokèra trade vehicle is on the road again

The Vokèra Trade Vehicle (VTV) is back on the road and touring the length and breadth of Great Britain following an extensive refit. The vehicle, which has been with the company since 2011, has visited a vast number of merchants and events over the years and was in need of a face lift. The new design fits with Vokèra‘s updated branding and provides more space to display products, including an operational version of the Unica i combi boiler.

Seek Thermal expands its new pro series

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE REVEALPRO

Offering adjustable thermal level and span, full-frame thermography, and 76,800 temperature pixels on a 320 x 240 infrared sensor, the RevealPRO delivers unprecedented high-resolution thermal imaging, software capabilities, and a powerful 300-lumen LED light, all at an affordable price.

Love the shower, love the price

Triton has introduced a brand new range of premium electric and thermostatic mixer showers, which has been developed to appeal to consumers seeking fashionable, well-designed products for their bathrooms at the right price.

The Affordable Style collection includes the advanced Amore electric model plus the innovative Eden and Kensey thermostatic mixers. Available with an array of accessories, installers can suggest truly bespoke solutions to clients.

For properties where electric is required, the elegantly formed, slimline Amore is sure to be popular. In three classic finishes, Gloss White, Brushed Steel effect and Gloss Black, there is a colourway to suit most schemes.

Inta raises over £1,000 by turning pink for Breast Cancer Now

Just over £1,150 has been raised by Staffordshire-based heating and plumbing product manufacturer Inta, who turned themselves, and their products, pink for the day for leading charity Breast Cancer Now.

Staff at Inta, including their sales, purchasing, warehouse and technical teams, all took part in a variety of activities to raise money for the cause, in the ‘Wear it Pink’ day on Friday 21st October.

As well as wearing head-to-toe pink, hosting a raffle and a pink cupcake auction, staff also took part in the highly anticipated ‘Great Inta Bake Off’ where their trusty kitchen creations were tasted, and sold, all in the name of charity.

Exeter Chiefs players open new RGB branch

Players from Exeter Chiefs were the VIP guests at the official opening of RGB Building Supplies’ new Okehampton branch on Thursday 20th October.

Local tradespeople and members of the community were invited to join Chiefs’ Back-Row Kai Horstmann, Prop Carl Rimmer and former player Chris Bentley as they took part in the ribbon cutting, helped serve customers and dished out the free celebratory breakfast.

Leading industry suppliers, including Grant, Makita, Keylite, Maincor and Polypipe demonstrated products and all customers who spent over £25 on the day were entered into a prize draw to win a signed Exeter Chiefs shirt.

Freezing For 30 Years

Freeze Master have been freezing for 30 years.

Established in 1986 specifically to manufacture their own patented invention, Freeze Master introduced the UK Plumbing and Heating industry to Electric Pipe Freezing Machines.

Freeze Master transformed the Industry.

Plumbers were fed up with the hit and miss products and methods previously offered to them and found the Freeze Master method so revolutionary they would not go back. For 30 Years contractors have been using Freeze Master small domestic or larger industrial machines so that they can work more effectively and efficiently. Contractors prefer Freeze Master because they manufacture “Pipe Freezers You Can Trust”.

Methven Celebrates Award Win and a Move into Europe

Aio Overhead wins at House Beautiful Awards
Products listed in Europe’s biggest department store group

Methven, the global designer and manufacturer of premium showers and tapware, is celebrating another award win and an increased presence in Europe.

The brand’s Aurajet® Aio Overhead Shower won gold in the Best Bathroom category at this year’s House Beautiful Awards.

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