The UK government is set to ditch its “gas boiler tax” which encouraged manufacturers to encourage heat pump installation. The “tax” required manufacturers to match, or substitute, 4% of their boiler sales with heat pumps or they could face fines of up to £3,000 for every installation they fall short …
Read More »Jan Rijnen takes over from Karen Boswell OBE at Baxi
Baxi has announced that Karen Boswell OBE is to leave Baxi Heating UK and Ireland at the end of November, after three years as the company’s managing director – Jan Rijnen will take over the reigns. Rijnen, former CEO of insulation specialist De Isolatieshop B.V., will replace Boswell. Prior to …
Read More »Worcester Bosch launches #LikeABosch campaign
Worcester Bosch is launching a new #LikeABosch campaign which is an environmental scheme aimed at consumers who want to reduce their CO2 emissions. There are solutions for all household types from the Air to Water Heat Pump which use approximately 75% air sourced energy and is suitable for most house …
Read More »Leyland SDM celebrates diversity at Pride
The leading decorating and DIY retailer, Leyland SDM, will have a stand on Pall Mall East at London Pride on July 1 2023. Cliff Rendell, people director at Leyland SDM, said: “We are very proud to be returning to Pride in London for a second year. Last year was a …
Read More »Bosch Professional expand 18V System tools
The benefits of cordless freedom are maximised by compact, lightweight and ergonomic design. They not only boost work efficiency, day after day but save in the longer term through their high durability. They can be combined with the latest ProCORE18V batteries – at 4, 8 and 12Ah capacities – for …
Read More »New Bosch direct driven random orbit sanders
Bosch expands its range with two new direct driven random orbit sanders the GET 55-125 Professional and GET 75-150 Professional. Both tools are equipped with a powerful 550 or 750 watts motor meaning they can achieve a fast removal rate with a high surface quality. Not just that, but with …
Read More »Bosch presents the New 18-volt Rotary Hammer
More efficient drilling, hammer drilling and chiselling. Bosch Professional is extending its 18-volt product range and is launching the GBH 18V-26 D Professional – the first powerful cordless rotary hammer with D-handle. The tool has an impact energy of 2.5 joules with a high impact rate of 4,350 beats per …
Read More »Bosch Enhances popular GB162 Light Commercial Boiler
Bosch Commercial and Industrial has made a series of enhancements to its popular GB162 light commercial gas boiler, for improved installation, servicing and operation. Increased flexibility For the first time, the GB162 is available as an 85kW model, meaning the boiler is now available in outputs of 50kW, 65kW, 85kW …
Read More »Bosch carbide technology means sabre saw blades last up to 20 times longer
Compared with standard blades, carbide technology offers significantly better value per cut. A comprehensive range of carbide technology blades Includes endurance blades for cast iron and construction steel Other blades for brick, wood and metal, aerated concrete and more If cutting through the toughest materials is an important part …
Read More »Worcester Crowns Callum Megarry as its Apprentice of The Year
Callum Megarry, apprentice at West London based WPJ Heating, has won the title of Worcester Bosch’s 2018 ‘Apprentice of the Year’. 21-year old Megarry entered and won the Apprentice of the Year (AOTY) competition by responding to the monthly online challenges set by Worcester. The tasks included Callum stripping down …
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